Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations

Support

Representation ID: 30447

Received: 23/03/2026

Respondent: Wates Developments

Agent: Mr Adam Kindred

Wates are supportive of the proposed allocation at BX27 and look forward to working with the Council to develop the vision for the site and the wider West Bexhill area. We have prepared a Vision Document to demonstrate how the site could come forward. With the benefit of detailed site surveys, we consider that the site developable area may be slightly less than that indicated by the Council. In addition, we have suggested revisions to the proposed access strategy to ensure that emergency access can be provided. Minor comments are also provided in respect to heritage. Whilst we do not doubt the need for a school, we suggest that this is best accommodated through a holistic masterplan approach (which could result in the school site being provided on another site). The requirement for a post office and a bank is also considered too prescriptive to meet relevant soundness tests.

Object

Representation ID: 31245

Received: 23/04/2026

Respondent: Wates Developments

Agent: Mr Andrew Black

Please see attached representation on Q36 regarding the proposed allocation at Almonry Farm, Battle in support of a larger development of some 180 dwellings in comparison with the 80 dwellings as per draft Polcy BT7.

Attached representation also includes Appendices 1-5.