Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
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Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q2
Representation ID: 30524
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
The target appears reasonable when taking into account the demographic changes in Rother. However, many of
the proposed sites are scattered, selective, and appear to have been chosen primarily based on availability. A
significant number of these locations are not sustainable, making reliance on private motor vehicles almost inevitable.
The target appears reasonable when taking into account the demographic changes in Rother. However, many of
the proposed sites are scattered, selective, and appear to have been chosen primarily based on availability. A
significant number of these locations are not sustainable, making reliance on private motor vehicles almost inevitable.
Support
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q1
Representation ID: 30525
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
The overall objectives are acceptable. However, in Section 5, the proposed amount of development in
the Bexhill area is excessive. It raises the question of why the Bexhill–Hastings link road is not being
progressed as initially planned and discussed. Developments on the Hastings Fringe must be carefully
evaluated to ensure genuine sustainability, without placing undue strain on existing road networks due to
reliance on private vehicles. In Section 8, the proposed sustainable transport hierarchy is unlikely to be
effective in rural areas. Achieving a truly sustainable transport model in these locations would require
extensive and significant infrastructure upgrades.
The overall objectives are acceptable. However, in Section 5, the proposed amount of development in
the Bexhill area is excessive. It raises the question of why the Bexhill–Hastings link road is not being
progressed as initially planned and discussed. Developments on the Hastings Fringe must be carefully
evaluated to ensure genuine sustainability, without placing undue strain on existing road networks due to
reliance on private vehicles. In Section 8, the proposed sustainable transport hierarchy is unlikely to be
effective in rural areas. Achieving a truly sustainable transport model in these locations would require
extensive and significant infrastructure upgrades.
Support
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q3
Representation ID: 30526
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
As a target it seems about right, providing any retail sites have the right mixture of unit size to attract a variety of smaller independent outlets. Rother should not become an area full of large commercial retail outlets.
As a target it seems about right, providing any retail sites have the right mixture of unit size to attract a variety of smaller independent outlets. Rother should not become an area full of large commercial retail outlets.
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Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q4
Representation ID: 30527
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
Whilst there is a small need. The locations of these sites should be nearer main link roads. It is noted that Battle has a cluster. Would they not be better place along the A21, A259, A27?
Whilst there is a small need. The locations of these sites should be nearer main link roads. It is noted that Battle has a cluster. Would they not be better place along the A21, A259, A27?
Support
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q5
Representation ID: 30528
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
Support, as long as infrastructure upgrades correspond to the locations of major new allocations. Bexhill, Battle, and
Rye, along with their proposed developments, will all require significant infrastructure improvements.
Support, as long as infrastructure upgrades correspond to the locations of major new allocations. Bexhill, Battle, and
Rye, along with their proposed developments, will all require significant infrastructure improvements.
Object
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q6
Representation ID: 30529
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
The proposed strategic gap infill between Fairlight and Hastings, and to some extent Crowhurst towards
Hastings, would conflict with existing spatial policies. Unsustainable rural infill is also problematic due to
insufficient infrastructure, leading to increased reliance on private vehicles to access essential amenities.
The proposed strategic gap infill between Fairlight and Hastings, and to some extent Crowhurst towards
Hastings, would conflict with existing spatial policies. Unsustainable rural infill is also problematic due to
insufficient infrastructure, leading to increased reliance on private vehicles to access essential amenities.
Object
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q6
Representation ID: 30531
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
The proposed strategic gap infill between Fairlight and Hastings, and to some extent Crowhurst towards
Hastings, would conflict with existing spatial policies. Unsustainable rural infill is also problematic due to
insufficient infrastructure, leading to increased reliance on private vehicles to access essential amenities.
Regarding development between Hastings and Fairlight, a comprehensive assessment of flooding risks in
Marsham Valley is essential. While most of the area falls within Flood Zone 1, the terrain slopes for approximately one
and a half miles into areas already designated as Flood Zone 3. Any additional development within Marsham Valley
would increase the risk of flooding downstream at Pett Level and beyond. Furthermore, the C92 road is already
constrained by its width and steepness, and additional traffic would exacerbate existing issues, creating further
detriment.
The proposed strategic gap infill between Fairlight and Hastings, and to some extent Crowhurst towards
Hastings, would conflict with existing spatial policies. Unsustainable rural infill is also problematic due to
insufficient infrastructure, leading to increased reliance on private vehicles to access essential amenities.
Regarding development between Hastings and Fairlight, a comprehensive assessment of flooding risks in
Marsham Valley is essential. While most of the area falls within Flood Zone 1, the terrain slopes for approximately one
and a half miles into areas already designated as Flood Zone 3. Any additional development within Marsham Valley
would increase the risk of flooding downstream at Pett Level and beyond. Furthermore, the C92 road is already
constrained by its width and steepness, and additional traffic would exacerbate existing issues, creating further
detriment.
Object
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q7
Representation ID: 30532
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
To preserve the character and appeal of Rother’s villages and rural areas, a lower allocation for villages with
development boundaries would likely be more appropriate for the communities affected.
To preserve the character and appeal of Rother’s villages and rural areas, a lower allocation for villages with
development boundaries would likely be more appropriate for the communities affected.
Support
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q8
Representation ID: 30533
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
Support to an certain extent, with 83% of the district falling within the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL), some development in
the area is inevitable. However, it is the scale of certain proposed sites that poses a risk of harm. While it is
straightforward to meet housing targets by focusing on site availability, many of the larger sites in rural,
unsustainable locations are unnecessary. Greater emphasis should be placed on development in areas where
sustainability objectives can be achieved and infrastructure upgrades are more cost-effective.
Support to an certain extent, with 83% of the district falling within the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL), some development in
the area is inevitable. However, it is the scale of certain proposed sites that poses a risk of harm. While it is
straightforward to meet housing targets by focusing on site availability, many of the larger sites in rural,
unsustainable locations are unnecessary. Greater emphasis should be placed on development in areas where
sustainability objectives can be achieved and infrastructure upgrades are more cost-effective.
Support
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q9
Representation ID: 30534
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Fairlight Parish Council
Support to a certain extent, with such a significant increase in both housing and employment floor space in the Bexhill area, the road
network will need to be addressed to accommodate this growth. There is no doubt that the link road
connection to the A21 will experience a substantial increase in traffic. Rother, ESCC, and National Highways
will need to address this issue. The new connecting layout has been poorly designed to manage this level of
growth. The original concept for the link road included the possibility of a trunk connection to join the A21
north of Battle, which now appears to be a necessity.
Support to a certain extent, with such a significant increase in both housing and employment floor space in the Bexhill area, the road
network will need to be addressed to accommodate this growth. There is no doubt that the link road
connection to the A21 will experience a substantial increase in traffic. Rother, ESCC, and National Highways
will need to address this issue. The new connecting layout has been poorly designed to manage this level of
growth. The original concept for the link road included the possibility of a trunk connection to join the A21
north of Battle, which now appears to be a necessity.
