Lewes District Local Plan

The Parish Council has responded to the consultation on the new local plan being prepared for that part of Lewes District outside the National Park as follows: Regarding the Spatial Strategy and Policy Directions, Piddinghoe Parish Council objects to Spatial Option 2, the further outward expansion of Newhaven and Peacehaven. While supporting the regeneration of…

Harbour Heights, Newhaven

A planning application has been submitted for some 400 dwellings plus commercial floorspace at Harbour Heights in Newhaven. The development site encompasses both brownfield land at Quarry Road and clifftop land beyond Court Farm Road allocated in the Local Plan. The proposals can be found on the Lewes District Council website here.  Comments in support…

Sailing club plans

The Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club has submitted a planning application to improve the facilities at Piddinghoe Pond. The proposal involves the demolition of some parts of the existing club buildings and sheds, and extending and refurbishing other parts. The aim is to improve layout and access, creating modern changing and washroom amenities as well…

Village Hall plans

The Village Hall Management Committee (VHMC) have finalised improvement plans (click here) to be submitted for planning consent. The aim is to create a brighter, bigger community space, more energy efficient, providing better access, with improved kitchen and storage facilities and toilets that can be reached separately from the hall itself when necessary.  The existing…