To provide a high-quality design that adds value to the local area and is appropriate to the Conservation Area.
To significantly improve the design and visual appearance of the proposed with the form, arrangement and materiality taking inspiration from their setting.
To considerably improve upon the relationship between new development and the existing neighbours from that of the implemented scheme by setting the building footprint back from West Hill Road and Seaview to increase separation distances.
To reduce the impact of the development on the neighbouring properties from the implemented scheme by substantially reducing the scale and mass and through the provision of multiple gaps in the built form to improve outlook and maintain a visual connection to the sea.
To incorporate more and larger landscaped areas and to preserve, enhance and integrate the existing green open space and biodiversity.
To holistically incorporate all technical considerations and site constraints into a cohesive and sensitively designed scheme.
Previously approved application HS_OA_88_01323 (left) and Proposed (right)
Previously approved application HS_DS_89_00804 (left) and Comparison (right)
Ground Plan.
Approved application HS_OA_88_01323
Ground Plan.
Approved application HS_DS_89_00804
Ground Plan. Proposed
Ground Plan. Comparison
Benefits of the Development
Social Benefits
The provision of new family and starter homes (affordable housing, sold at 80% of market value) to meet the need within St Leonards.
Delivery of good quality housing and contribution to mixed and sustainable communities.
Revitalising a vacant plot within the residential community.
Preventing fly tipping and anti-social behaviour which has been recorded within the empty site previously.
Delivery of a high quality, visually interesting development appropriate to the local character.
Economic Benefits
Contribution to housing shortage.
Increase in local spending from new residents in the local area, contributing to maintaining existing shops, services and facilities and the long-term vitality of St Leonards.
Environmental benefits
Sustainable development in a highly accessible location.
Retention and enhancement of existing landscape and ecology.
More efficient use of land.
Electric vehicle charging / sustainable measures within the houses and apartments.
10% biodiversity net gain resulting in a better-quality natural habitat.
Incorporation of sustainable drainage to manage surface water runoff.
Spatial benefits
Considerably less impactful on neighbouring properties than the implemented scheme.
Design more appropriate to the Conservation Area setting that the implemented scheme.
