Benefits For Rye
Benefits
Preserving important green spaces
Sensitively-designed new homes in a range of sizes
Comprehensive redevelopment of an under-used brownfield site, in line with the council’s aspirations
Retirement living housing provides increased spending in the local economy: helping small businesses and the high street
Ample car parking
High quality, affordable food in walking distance of the town centre
Around 90 new jobs
Improving choice for local people, while complementing existing local shops and services
Releasing local housing back into the market for families and first-time- buyers
Attractive landscaping around the site to improve its appearance
Extensive sustainability measures, including solar panels and air source heat
Specialised housing reduces loneliness and the risk of ill health: contributing to savings to the NHS and social care of around £3,500 per person per year
Next steps
The project team hope that you found these consultation materials informative and would be grateful if you could take the time to leave your feedback.
You may leave feedback by:
- Visiting the Share your views page on the project website – winchelsearoad.co.uk
- Completing a hard copy comment form at our in-person event, or returning it to us by freepost using the envelope provided
- Emailing the consultation team – feedback@consultation-online.co.uk
- Calling 0800 298 7040
To ensure that your feedback can be considered in time, we ask that you submit your comments by Sunday 17th March 2024.
Once the consultation period has closed, we will review the feedback received and take this into consideration before we submit a planning application to Rother District Council.
Timeline:
Spring
2024
Submission
Autumn/Winter
2024
Decision on planning permission
2025
Start on site
2026
Completion