Neighbours have objected to plans for new sea view flats in their village saying the block is too tall and would overlook their homes. Developers want to knock down a house in Marine Drive, Rottingdean, and build a three-storey block of nine flats in its place. Plans are also for lower ground parking for nine cars, each of which would have an electric vehicle charging point.
Ward councillor Bridget Fishleigh and neighbours have objected to the plans and said the increased height of the building would reduce light to surrounding properties. One objection said: "The proposed height of the development is one storey too high and will allow occupants to look into neighbours' gardens and windows. "The number of flats proposed is far too many and should be reduced by 40 per cent.
Plans are to knock down the house, third from left, to build the flats (Image: Google Maps) "Rottingdean already has too much traffic and a further block of flats will only increase the traffic flow. "The development plans do not provide enough parking spaces for the proposed number of flats." READ MORE: Villagers take action against planning applications on farmland Cllr Fishleigh said her main concerns were overlooking and loss of privacy, loss of light and the lack of affordable housing.
In another objection, a nearby resident said: "The current plans raise the level of the building several meters above the current roof level and match the level of the adjacent block of flats at 99 Marine Drive, which is.