Controversial proposals to build a major apartment complex in Newhaven are set to go back in front of Lewes planners next week. Next Wednesday Lewes District Council’s planning committee is due to consider proposals to build 126 flats and duplexes – many within an 18-storey tower – on land in Beach Road, near to the entrance of Newhaven Port. The plans had been due for discussion on two previous occasions earlier this year, but were deferred both times in light of requests from applicant KSD Support Services.
The first deferral, in April, was due to concerns from KSD Support Services that the absence of final comments from East Sussex Highways could ‘prejudice the consideration of the item’. The second deferral, in September, came after the developer said it wanted to submit ‘a more full and rounded application’ which specifically addressed concerns around noise. As with its previous iterations, the scheme is being recommended for approval by council planning officers.
A report to the committee said: “It is considered that the proposed development would deliver significant social, environmental and economic benefit through the delivery of much needed smaller housing units, high quality buildings along with landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, commercial floorspace, improved pedestrian permeability and the regeneration of what is currently a somewhat oppressive environment. “ The site, which sits near to the entrance of Newhaven Port, had previously see.
