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Masterplan for proposed homes at Lewes Road, Ringmer
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Lewes Road

  • Ringmer, Lewes
  • c.95 energy efficient homes
  • 1 - 4 bedroom homes
  • 40% affordable housing

The Government requires Lewes District Council to deliver a minimum number of new homes per year across the district to meet local needs. In the district, the average income is £27,838, while the average house price is 14 times higher at £393,568. From 2020 to 2021, just 72 affordable homes were built across Lewes district as a whole. Over 500 families were on the housing waiting list during the 2022-23 year.

Our proposals are for around 95 new homes, including 40% affordable homes for people on the local housing register. Our plans include a mixture of styles and size homes to help people move onto, and up the housing ladder, and for older people to downsize. There is a clear need for additional housing across the district and this development will help to address that need.

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Latestupdate

We publicly consulted on our proposals from 20 October to 16 November 2023, and submitted for review by Lewes District Council (application LW/23/0752) in December 2023.

Planning permission was granted on 2 December 2024, three weeks after a resolution to grant at planning committee.

Developmentsite plan

Based on your feedback during the public consultation and discussions with planning officers during pre-application we have made some changes to our proposals, which reduce the number of homes to 95. Other updates include a significant green buffer to the east of the site and additional landscape buffers to the south with open space towards the centre. We have also upgraded footpaths to include cycleways and a toucan crossing on Lewes Road.

Masterplan for proposed homes at Lewes Road, Ringmer

Developmentkey features

Designed with the local community’s needs in mind to create a positive legacy for Ringmer.

  • c.95 new homes

    Around 95 new homes, including one, two, three and four bedroom homes to meet the needs of the local community.

  • 40% affordable housing

    40% affordable housing for people on the local housing register, helping people get onto the housing ladder.

  • EV chargers on all homes

    Fast electric vehicle charging points on all homes and easily accessible secure cycle storage.

  • Landscape buffer

    Significant landscape buffer to east of the site along with enhanced landscape corridors and habitat creation so nature and wildlife will flourish.

  • Links to cycle routes

    Improved cycle and pedestrian links to the existing Public Right of Way to encourage greater use of the wider footpath network.

  • New play area

    A new children’s play area that can be enjoyed by the local community in Ringmer.

  • Low carbon emissions

    Building Regulation measured CO2 emissions for all homes will be reduced to Net Zero. This will be aided by provision of Air Source Heat Pumps and PV solar panels.

  • Net gain for biodiversity

    In excess of 10% biodiversity net gain on site including bird and bat boxes on homes and hedgehog holes in fences.

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We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.

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Partnerships
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We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.

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Affordable
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Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.

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Quality
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Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail.​ Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.

Building better futures,together

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Cutting emissions tonet zero carbon

We’re leading the way nationally on the delivery of net zero carbon homes. Our proposals look to deliver an exemplar sustainable scheme, with sustainability at its heart.

Reducing the carbon emission beyond the requirements of Building Regulations is a key part of our design for this development and all Building Regulation measured CO2 emissions for all dwellings will be reduced to Net Zero.

This will be aided by Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP’s) and photovoltaic (PV) in-roof/flush mounted solar panels.

Our work in sustainability
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A connectedcommunity

Our dedication to social value delivery alongside our industry-leading focus on biodiversity and zero carbon, have resulted in us being widely accepted as being at the forefront of community creation in the UK.

We’re infrastructure led – and strive to create community owned and run facilities. Owned and run by the community, for the community.

Community engagement

About us

Established in 2003 and based in West Sussex, we deliver sustainable homes and strong communities, providing private residential developments, high-quality, tenure-blind affordable homes and open spaces to infrastructure, facilities and strategic land services.

Our industry-leading approach to zero carbon ready homes, biodiversity and the environment, alongside our commitment to people, communities, and creating amazing places to live, put us at the forefront of placemaking in the UK.

Designed for life, built for the future:Our homeowners' stories

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"Even the solar panels clean themselves when it rains. No matter what happens with energy prices, we know what to expect."

Steve & Sarah

Templegate Zero Bills residents

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“We initially looked at other period properties, but we felt a newbuild home would be right for us. We didn’t want the hassle of all the general maintenance of an older house, such as old boilers, changing electrics and sash windows. A new build gave us a clean slate.”

Richard & Sue

Berry Croft residents

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“I’m a people person, and Woodgate has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I remember the first time I came here. I came for a coffee with a friend and we sat in the café overlooking the big village green. I thought to myself that I’d like to live here.”

Jenny

Woodgate resident

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"We lived there for thirty-four years and raised our three children in that home, but it was creaking at the seams! We didn’t feel we could leave the house for any length of time without fear of something going wrong, such as a pipe bursting or the roof leaking. We chose a new build home for peace of mind."

Jonathan & Sara

Manorwood residents

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"After sending a friend to check it out for us, we were mesmerised. He called us from his car and said, ‘You need to live here, I’ve never seen a place like this."

Jai & Norbi

Woodgate residents

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"I love the design, the layout, the wide roads with the houses nicely set back. It’s spread out and already has a nice community feel. With the park next door and a new Village Green, this is our long-term, hopefully forever home. And that was all before we stepped inside!”

Abbi & James

Woodgate residents

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