Technical Details

Yes. Our vision led approach seeks to maximise the potential a development has to enable and prioritise non-vehicle modes of transport and ultimately reduce the impact vehicle trips have on the surrounding network through modal shift. In terms of quantifying the impact the development will have on the road network, our Transport Assessment will look at the current and future operation conditions and assess the impact our development has on top of this.

Car parking provision will form part of the reserved matters design, however the overall framework plans have taken account of the need for ample parking (typically 2 spaces per dwelling plus visitor spaces) when determining the overall developable area and density of the proposals.

The scheme will provide 45% affordable housing, which makes a huge contribution towards the significant unmet local need. The location of the affordable housing is to be considered at the reserved matters stage. Local planning policy requires affordable housing to be aesthetically indistinguishable from market housing and to be ‘pepper potted’ throughout the site to promote mixed communities.

The scheme will deliver 45% affordable housing, making a significant contribution to local provision. The mix of housing to be provided will be determined at the reserved matters stage, save for the provision affordable housing. Affordable housing means housing available to those in the local social housing register and could be either social rented, shared ownership or other type of housing. Given the local market, we would expect the remainder of the homes to be predominantly catered to the family market (e.g. 3, 4 and 5 bed properties), however there may be opportunities for smaller homes.

The development will be liable for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) collected by the Local Authority. The site lies within ‘Zone 5’ of the Charging Schedule within which a rate of £200 per square metre (£296 index linked) applies. We therefore estimate a payment of around £3.85 million which the Council can invest appropriately towards local infrastructure.

No, the risk of flooding would not be increased, as surface water generated by the development would be managed on site. The attenuation basin would be sized to accommodate flows from all rainfall events up to and including the 1 in 100 year plus climate change storm.

The developer is required to assess the potential impact, which is detailed in a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP). The plan will outline expected vehicle volumes, types of vehicles, and potential access arrangements. Immediate construction access shall be through the same location as the proposed development access off Canons Lane with construction traffic routing there from A217 Brighton Road. Safety and minimising disruption is the primary concern of the developer during the construction phase for both movements on site and local residents and businesses. Safety measures include keeping pedestrians and vehicles apart on site, creating safe site routes, ensuring good visibility for drivers, and providing clear signage and instructions. Access arrangements for local residents and businesses will be considered and, if required, temporary changes or disruptions to access will be communicated in advance. Other measures include but aren’t limited to timing delivery and construction vehicles outside of peak road network hours, defining construction vehicle routes and phasing the construction to reduce delivery numbers over the construction period helps to minimise potential disruption.