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Site No. 03, Auction Rooms Site Assessment Report

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Site 03



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 03 2 Site name, address & postcode Auction Rooms, Garden Street, Lewes, BN7 1TJ 3 Site area (ha) 0.15 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.15 5 Current use Auction Rooms 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by owner on November 2016 & LNP steering group identified B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 11 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 4.5 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 7.5 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 11 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing Yes 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time

of delivery? Single Suitability 3 Relationship to the settlement boundary i.e. inside or outside Inside 4 Land type i.e. brownfield or greenfield Brownfield 5 Regenerative benefits of using brownfield land e.g. can redevelopment here repair gaps

in the townscape? Yes 6 Known issues of historical contamination Yes possible – former tannery? Exact location to be determined 7 Landfill sites within 250m No 8 Flood risk e.g. is there a history of flooding in 2000 or 1960 or more often? What is the

flood risk level, based on Environment Agency maps and local knowledge?



Flood Zone 2/3 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? Sequential test will be required 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Flooding 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 13 to the north west 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent

road known to be above EU safety levels? No E. COMMUNITY ACCEPTABILITY 1 History of community involvement No 2 Existing community benefits, either on-site or close by e.g. community facility, shop,

informal recreation No 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Possibly F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Pre-1800 Settlement 2 Historic Landscape Character Ouse Valley 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local

knowledge None 6 Impacts on the “Dark Night Skies” of the South Downs None 7 Potential impacts on landscape including townscape e.g. would the development of this

site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Within Archaeological Notification Area



2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Within Lewes Conservation Area 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,

what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? None 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified

as a building of townscape merit? No 7 Non-designated heritage asset e.g. does the site contain a building that could be

regarded as a non-designated heritage asset? No 8 Local list of heritage assets e.g. does the site contain a building that could be identified

on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) No 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area No 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats No 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) No 6 Local Wildlife Site No 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees No 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? No 10 Ecosystem Services Provision Currently: food provision (small area of allotments, disused).

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, flood regulation), carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees)

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss



No current green infrastructure. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green corridor between Southover Grange Gardens and railway embankment, eg roof garden

I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places Yes – flooding needs to be addressed SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Good use of redundant site. Redevelopment should lead to some affordable housing provision

• Site in sustainable town centre location and has excellent access to facilities and services

• This site offers great potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure while enhancing flood protection, through including trees, small gardens, green walls, roofs and swales, pollinator-friendly planting, water butts.

• Mitigation measures will be needed to address flooding

Site No. 04, Blois Road Garage Site North Site Assessment Report


Site 04



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 04 2 Site name, address & postcode Blois Road Garage Site North, Blois Road, Lewes, BN7 2TT 3 Site area (ha) 0.07 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.07 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by LDC B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications N/A 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 2.1 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 3.5 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 6 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing Yes 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time


in the townscape? Yes 6 Known issues of historical contamination No 7 Landfill sites within 250m No 8 Flood risk e.g. is there a history of flooding in 2000 or 1960 or more often? What is the




Flood Zone 1 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? N/A 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Steep bank to rear of garages 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpaths 46 and 35 nearby 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent



factors LDC site – potential for Lewes Low Cost Housing F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Post-1800 Settlement 2 Historic Landscape Character Ouse Valley 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local


site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance No




impacted be mitigated? No 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,

what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? No 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified




impacted by the development? Mature trees along western boundary 10 Ecosystems Services Provision No current provision.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, SUDs)




No current green infrastructure on site, although next to area of deciduous woodland. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green corridor from wooded area, eg roof gardens

I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Site is owned by Lewes District Council so could be developed for Lewes Low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages could provide some potential for townscape improvement • This site offers some potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure

through including trees, small gardens, green walls or roofs, pollinator-friendly planting, water butts and SUDS.

Site No. 05, Blois Road Garage Site South Site Assessment Report


Site 05



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 05 2 Site name, address & postcode Blois Road Garage Site South, Blois Road, Lewes, BN7 2TT 3 Site area (ha) 0.07 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.07 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by LDC B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-








flooding be avoided? N/A 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Steep bank to rear of garages 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpaths 46 and 35 nearby 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent














impacted by the development? Mature trees along western boundary 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, SUDs




No current green infrastructure on site, although next to area of deciduous woodland. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green corridor from wooded area, eg roof gardens


• This site is owned by Lewes District Council so has potential to provide Lewes Low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages offers some potential for townscape improvement • This site offers some potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure

through including trees, small gardens, green walls or roofs, pollinator-friendly planting, water butts and SUDS.

Site No. 08, Buckwell Court Garage Site Site Assessment Report


Site 08



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 08 2 Site name, address & postcode Buckwell Court Garage Site, Buckwell Court, Lewes, BN7 2UE 3 Site area (ha) 0.05 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.05 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by LDC – see LDC statement 20/12/2016 B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-







Possible history of flooding although in Flood Zone 1 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? Yes 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Small site, may need to be combined with adjacent garage site 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 23 passes adjacent to the site 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent





site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance



Partially within Archaeological Notification Area; Medieval farm complex; Post-medieval farm complex







impacted by the development? Potential impact 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.





No current green infrastructure on site, although next to area of deciduous woodland and bordering the Stanmer and Ditchling BOA. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green corridor from wooded area, eg roof gardens


• Site is owned by Lewes District Council so could offer potential to deliver Lewes Low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages could offer some townscape improvement • This site offers some potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure

through including trees, small gardens, pollinator-friendly planting, green walls or roofs, water butts.

Site No. 13, Former Wenban Smith Building Site Assessment Report


Site 13



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 13 2 Site name, address & postcode Former Wenban Smith Building, Lewes, BN7 3 Site area (ha) 0.40 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.40 5 Current use Industrial 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for LNP engagement events; SDNPA SCHLAA December 2016; included in JCS Strategic

Policy for North Street & Eastgate area, but is not currently covered by planning application

B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications N/A 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 12 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 20 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 11 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build Mixed use – commercial including workspace & marketspace with residential C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing No 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time


in the townscape? Yes, including opening of currently private riverfront for public access 6 Known issues of historical contamination No 7 Landfill sites within 250m No



8 Flood risk e.g. is there a history of flooding in 2000 or 1960 or more often? What is the flood risk level, based on Environment Agency maps and local knowledge?

Within Flood Zone 3 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? Sequential & Exception Test required. Design detail can be used to address this at

planning application stage 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Flooding 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 36 on opposite bank of river 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent

road known to be above EU safety levels? Yes E. COMMUNITY ACCEPTABILITY 1 History of community involvement Yes – involvement in nearby Santon development 2 Existing community benefits, either on-site or close by e.g. community facility, shop,

informal recreation Open air market 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Post-1800 Settlement 2 Historic Landscape Character Ouse Floodplain 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local


site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None



G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Yes – possibility of historic wharves. Proximity to medieval town centre, very ancient

drains 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Yes 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,

what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? Listed buildings nearby 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified

as a building of townscape merit? No – area for enhancement 7 Non-designated heritage asset e.g. does the site contain a building that could be



impacted by the development? No 10 Ecosystem Services Provision Currently: none.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, flood



regulation), carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees), recreational (extend riverside path between Cliffe Bridge and North Street quarter).

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss Currently: no green infrastructure, but next to river, which is blue infrastructure.

Potential for extending green corridor for wildlife and recreation along river bank to join with area north of Phoenix Causeway. Potential for improving blue infrastructure by restoring wetland habitats alongside river, eg reedbeds, to improve water purification.

I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists Potential to open public riverside path 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• This site offers great potential to improve the riverside frontage and open up a public riverside path

• The site also offers great potential to improve ecosystem services and green and blue infrastructure while enhancing flood protection, through including trees, green walls, roofs and swales, pollinator-friendly planting, water butt. A riverside walk is required in the Neighbourhood Plan. Also potential for restoring small area of wetland habitats that improve ecosystem services.

• Flooding will need to be addressed • The site is in the medieval core with very high archaeological potential.

Site No. 21, Kingsley Road Garage Site Site Assessment Report


Site 21



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 21 2 Site name, address & postcode Kingsley Road Garage Site, Kingsley Road, Lewes, BN7 2TN 3 Site area (ha) 0.03 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.03 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise









flooding be avoided? N/A 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? No 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent









impacted be mitigated? Adjacent to Conservation Area 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,





impacted by the development? Some mature trees nearby 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.


11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units?



Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Site is owned by Lewes District Council and offers potential to deliver Lewes Low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages could offer potential for townscape improvement • This site offers some potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure

through including trees, small gardens, green walls or roofs, water butts.

Site No. 26, Land at Southdowns Road Site Assessment Report


Site 26



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 26 2 Site name, address & postcode Land at Southdowns Road, Lewes, BN7 3 Site area (ha) 1.2 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 1.2 5 Current use Unused scrubland 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Planning approval granted. Principle of development established by planning

permission. History: SDNPA SHLAA 2014 (HAS POTENTIAL/DELIVERABLE) & SDNP/15/01303/FUL


applications 79 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 36 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 60 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 79 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build Mixed use – residential and employment C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing No but consent not needed 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time


in the townscape? Yes 6 Known issues of historical contamination No 7 Landfill sites within 250m No




Within Flood Zones 2 and 3 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? Sequential & Exception test required. Design detail can address flood risk at planning

application stage 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? No 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent



factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Post-1800 Settlement 2 Historic Landscape Character Ouse Floodplain 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance High archaeological potential 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might





on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Within SSSI Impact Risk Zone 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area No 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats Adjacent to mixed woodland 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) No 6 Local Wildlife Site No 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees No 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? Yes 10 Ecosystem Services Provision Currently: possibly water regulation re: flooding. Carbon sequestration, climate

regulation and air purification (trees) Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls, green roofs), water regulation (water butts,



flood regulation, swales), carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees)

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss Currently: scrubby trees, next to watercourse. Potential for provision of wildlife areas

and extending green corridor from watercourse. I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Site has planning permission for residential and employment use, allocation should reflect this.

• Large site which delivers a proportion of affordable housing • This site offers potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure while

enhancing flood protection, through including swales, trees, small gardens, green walls, green roofs and water butts.

Site No. 30, Landport Road Garage Site Site Assessment Report


Site 30



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 30 2 Site name, address & postcode Landport Road Garage Site, Landport Road, Lewes, BN7 2SU 3 Site area (ha) 0.06 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.06 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for SDNPA SHLAA 2014 (has potential/deliverable); offered by LDC – see LDC statement

24/11/16 B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 6 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 1.8 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 3 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 6 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing Yes 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time






Within Flood Zone 3 although may benefit from more recent flood defences 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? Sequential & Exception test required. Flood can be addressed through design detail

at planning application stage e.g. ground floor car parking 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? No 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent



factors LDC site – potential for Lewes Low Cost Housing F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Post-1800 settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance No 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might





on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) No 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area No 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats Adjacent to improved grassland areas 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) No 6 Local Wildlife Site No 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees No 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? Some adjacent to the site 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, flood regulation)

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state



Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure on site, but it borders the Mid-Ouse Floodzone BOA.

Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green corridor from nearby floodplain grassland and wetlands, e.g. appropriately designed roof gardens


• This site is owned by Lewes District Council and offers potential to deliver Lewes Low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages could offer some townscape improvement • Flood risk will need to be addressed • This site offers some limited potential to improve ecosystem services and green

infrastructure through including trees, small gardens with ponds, green walls or roofs. Also water butts for water capture and storage.

Site No. 34, Little East Street Car Park Site Assessment Report


Site 34



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 34 2 Site name, address & postcode Little East Street Car Park, Corner of North Street & East Street, Lewes, BN7 3 Site area (ha) 0.12 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.12 5 Current use Car park 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for LNP engagement events; LDC previously ruled out this site; telephone conversation

with Bea Lewis of LDC on 08/02/17 confirmed LDC’s concerns were no longer valid, so can be included in LNP




in the townscape? Yes – highly significant site to be repaired 6 Known issues of historical contamination No 7 Landfill sites within 250m No






road known to be above EU safety levels? Adjacent to AQMA E. COMMUNITY ACCEPTABILITY 1 History of community involvement No 2 Existing community benefits, either on-site or close by e.g. community facility, shop,

informal recreation Existing car park – scope to retain car parking by building above car park 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Pre-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs No 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town No 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local

knowledge No 6 Impacts on the “Dark Night Skies” of the South Downs No 7 Potential impacts on landscape including townscape e.g. would the development of this

site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? No G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT



1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Northern boundary of site within archaeological notification area 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Within Conservation Area; Within historic core of Lewes 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,

what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? Yes, listed buildings nearby (2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 East Street) 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified

as a building of townscape merit? No – area for enhancement 7 Non-designated heritage asset e.g. does the site contain a building that could be



impacted by the development? Some on eastern edge of site 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, SUDs), air purification (leafy plants)

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state No-agricultural



12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure. Potential to improve is small. I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Site offers great potential to repair gap in townscape

• Site has good access to facilities and services

Site No. 35, Lynchets Garage Site Site Assessment Report


Site 35



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 35 2 Site name, address & postcode Lynchets Garage Site, The Lynchets, Lewes, BN7 2BL 3 Site area (ha) 0.05 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.05 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise












factors LDC site – potential for Lewes Low Cost Housing F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Post-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local


site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance



Within Archaeological Notification Area; Post-medieval mill site; Roman road site; Roman settlement & burials; Anglo-Saxon settlement & burials; High archaeological potential



what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? Close to listed building – Mill House 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified



on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) No 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area Lewes Downs BOA nearby 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats Close of lowland calcareous grassland area. 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) No 6 Local Wildlife Site No 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees No 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? Some mature trees on the south edge of the site 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.

Primary potential here is for improvement in pollination (via suitably designed green walls or roofs). Limited scope for water regulation (water butts, SUDs, green roofs)

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural



12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure on site, although next to area of deciduous

woodland. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green corridor from the BOA and BAP priority habitat for chalk grassland, e.g. roof gardens. Retain mature trees.


• Site is owned by Lewes District Council and offers potential to deliver Lewes Low Cost Housing.

• Redevelopment of garages could offer some townscape improvement. • This site offers some potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure

through retaining existing mature trees, small native wildflower areas/gardens, green walls or roofs. Limited scope for improved water regulation via water butts, suitable green roofs.

Site No. 36, Magistrates Court Car Park Site Assessment Report


Site 36



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 36 2 Site name, address & postcode Magistrates Court Car Park, Court Road, Lewes, BN7 3 Site area (ha) 0.2 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.2 5 Current use Unused. Previously construction base for now completed Premier Inn 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Approved. Principle of development established by planning permission, no need for

owner’s consent. History: LNP engagement events; SDNP/16/01618/FUL; SDNPA SHLAA 2014 (has potential/deliverable)


applications 9 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 6 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 10 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 9 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing No but consent is not needed 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time







flooding be avoided? Sequential test required. Flood can be addressed at detailed design stage 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 29 nearby 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent



factors Unlikely F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Floodplain 2 Historic Landscape Character Pre-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local


site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT



1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance No 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Adjacent to Conservation Area 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,

what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? Adjacent to several Grade II listed buildings 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified




impacted by the development? No 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts, SUDs) and carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees).




12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and

extending green corridor from Railway Land nature reserve, eg roof gardens I. PROXIMITY TO LOCAL SERVICES 1 Distance to nearest local shops e.g. any shop selling bread, milk, and teabags etc. (kms) XX 2 Distance to nearest supermarket e.g. Aldi, Tesco, Waitrose (kms) 0.2 3 Distance to nearest post office (kms) 0.2 4 Distance to nearest bank or cash point (kms) 0.1 5 Distance to nearest doctor surgery (kms) XX 6 Distance to nearest primary school 0.8 J. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• This site offers great potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure through including trees, small gardens, green walls or roofs, water butts and SUDS.

• XX Second

• XX Third

Site No. 39, Malling Street Ex-Petrol Station Site Assessment Report


Site 39



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 39 2 Site name, address & postcode Malling Street Ex-Petrol Station, 68-74 Malling Street, Lewes, BN7 2RJ 3 Site area (ha) 0.04 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.04 5 Current use Car sales & office block 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Application submitted. Principle of development established by planning permission,

no need for owner’s consent. History: SDNP/16/03589/FUL B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 7 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 1.2 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 2.0 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 5 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing No but consent not needed 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time


in the townscape? Yes 6 Known issues of historical contamination Likely to be land contamination issues due to previous use 7 Landfill sites within 250m No




Within Flood Zone 2 and 3 9 Flood risk mitigation i.e. to what extent can flooding be mitigated or areas subject to

flooding be avoided? Sequential & Exception test required. Flood can be addressed through detailed

design 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? No 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent



factors Possible F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Floodplain 2 Historic Landscape Character Pre-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance No 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might


what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? Listed buildings nearby – 107,109,111, 123 Malling Street & Coombe House 5 Battlefield & burial sites None 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified





Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water butts) and carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees).




Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure. Potential for improvement is small. Green roofs

possible. I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Potential for townscape improvement

• Issue of contamination from previous use will need to be address

• Flood risk will need to be addressed

Site No. 44, Prince Charles Road Garage Site Site Assessment Report


Site 44



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 44 2 Site name, address & postcode Princes Charles Road Garage Site, Prince Charles Road, Lewes, BN7 3 Site area (ha) 0.05 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.05 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by ESCC – see LDC statement 20/12/16 B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-











factors ESCC site – potential for Lewes Low Cost Housing F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Post-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local


site be intrusive, locally, on the town or on the Downs? None G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Yes – close proximity to Saxon cemetery



No current green infrastructure, but adjacent to deciduous woodland corridor. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green woodland corridor, eg roof gardens


• Site is owned by Lewes District Council and offers the potential to deliver Lewes low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages may offer some townscape improvement • This site offers great potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure

through including trees, small gardens, green walls or roofs, water harvesting and SUDS.

• Site may have archaeological significance. Site will require assessment through trial trenching.

Site No. 46, Queens Road Garage Site Site Assessment Report


Site 46



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 46 2 Site name, address & postcode Queens Road Garage Site, Queens Road, Lewes, BN7 2JG 3 Site area (ha) 0.25 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.25 5 Current use Garages 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by ESCC – see LDC statement 20/12/16. Sussex Police has rights of access to

neighbouring site, LDC has suggested this could have development potential too B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-











factors ESCC site – potential for Lewes Low Cost Housing F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Post-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Within Archaeological Notification Area; post-medieval mill site; Roman road site;

Roman settlement & burials; Anglo-Saxon settlement & burials; high archaeological potential






on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) No 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area No 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats Adjacent to improved grassland area 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) No 6 Local Wildlife Site No 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees TPO group along northern boundary 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? Mature trees on northern boundary 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.




11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure, but adjacent to deciduous woodland corridor and

bordering the Mid-Ouse Floodzone BOA. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and extending green woodland corridor, eg roof gardens


• Site is owned by East Sussex County Council and offers potential to deliver Lewes Low Cost Housing

• Redevelopment of garages could provide some townscape improvement. • This site offers great potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure


Site No. 50, Spring Barn Farm Site Assessment Report


Site 50



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 50 2 Site name, address & postcode Spring Barn Farm, Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Road, Lewes, BN7 3ND 3 Site area (ha) 1.4 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 1.4 5 Current use Farm park 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Approved. Principle of development established by planning permission;

SDNP/12/02520/FUL B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 5 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 42 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 70 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 5 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing No but consent not needed 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time

of delivery? Single Suitability 3 Relationship to the settlement boundary i.e. inside or outside Outside 4 Land type i.e. brownfield or greenfield Greenfield 5 Regenerative benefits of using brownfield land e.g. can redevelopment here repair gaps

in the townscape? No 6 Known issues of historical contamination No 7 Landfill sites within 250m No





flooding be avoided? N/A 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 2 runs across the site 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent


informal recreation No 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low Medium 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Unlikely F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Modern Fields 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local










on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) No 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area No, but close to the Lewes Brooks and Ouse Valley BOA 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats Yes – there is a chalk stream running through this land 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) Close by, approx. 300 m to the north 6 Local Wildlife Site Close by, approx. 300 m to the north 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees No 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? No 10 Ecosystem Services Provision Current: site provides considerable Ecosystem Services - food, nutrient cycling,

pollination, primary production, carbon capture plus storage and recreation. Potential for development of the site to improve Ecosystem Services is very low and would require extremely careful design. There is the potential for retention of some Ecosystem Services and improvement in some - provision of pollination via suitable natural grassland, food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green



walls or roofs), water regulation (swales, flood regulation, water harvesting), carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees). Protection of the chalk stream would be vital.

11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Partially agricultural – grade 3 / 4 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss Current: some improved grassland. Potential for provision of improved wildlife areas

and extending green corridor from nearby Lewes Brookes BOA and potentially local deciduous woodland eg tree planting.


• Site has planning permission for 5 new build units. Allocation should reflect this. • Development of this will require extremely careful design in order to even maintain

current Ecosystem Service and Green Infrastructure – this will be sought at Planning Application stage. The site offers limited potential for development to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure. There is the less desirable option of off-site compensation and this will be considered at the planning application stage..

Site No. 52, St Anne’s Crescent Site Assessment Report


Site 52



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 52 2 Site name, address & postcode St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1SB 3 Site area (ha) 1.7 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 1.7 5 Current use Car park 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Offered by ESCC – development would retain existing car parking spaces on site, see

ESCC statement. B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-








flooding be avoided? N/A 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development No 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development No 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 44 across or adjacent to the site 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent


informal recreation Yes – existing parking could be retained by building above car park 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Post-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Area of medieval and post-medieval activity, including potential from Battle of Lewes.

Level of impact from current carpark likely to be low. 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Within Conservation Area 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,


as a building of townscape merit? No but there is an important view through the site identified 7 Non-designated heritage asset e.g. does the site contain a building that could be



impacted by the development? Yes, mature tree cover on entrance to site and along southern edge 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision. On site.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg fruit trees, small gardens, community food growing, green walls or roofs), water regulation (water harvesting, SUDs) and carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees).




Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure, but adjacent existing mature trees. Potential for

provision of wildlife areas and extending green woodland corridor, eg roof gardens I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Site has good access to local facilities and services • Redevelopment of site offers potential for townscape improvement • This site offers potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure


• Important view through site identified in Conservation Area Appraisal – sensitive design required to respond to this.

Site No. 53, St Anne’s School Site Assessment Report


Site 53



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 53 2 Site name, address & postcode St Anne’s School, Rotten Row, Lewes, BN7 1LJ 3 Site area (ha) 1.6 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 1.6 5 Current use Premises empty 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Pre-app: SDNP/15/06136/PRE Community use, café, eco lodge hotel & affordable

housing B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 26 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 48 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 80 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 26 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build & Community Use restricted to brownfield area only C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing Yes 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time

of delivery? Single Suitability 3 Relationship to the settlement boundary i.e. inside or outside Inside 4 Land type i.e. brownfield or greenfield Brownfield with surrounding open space & mature trees 5 Regenerative benefits of using brownfield land e.g. can redevelopment here repair gaps

in the townscape? Yes 6 Known issues of historical contamination Yes – asbestos within existing buildings 7 Landfill sites within 250m No





flooding be avoided? N/A 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Access, contamination, repairs to flint walls, TPOs, cemetery use of part of site 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development Yes 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 8 runs alongside the site 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent

road known to be above EU safety levels? Yes E. COMMUNITY ACCEPTABILITY 1 History of community involvement Yes 2 Existing community benefits, either on-site or close by e.g. community facility, shop,

informal recreation Former special school 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Post-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs Yes 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local






impacted be mitigated? Within Conservation Area 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,




on a local list of heritage assets? No H. IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Does the site include or could development impact on any of these designations nearby? 1 Special Area of Conservation No 2 Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) No 3 Biodiversity Opportunity Area No 4 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats No 5 Site of Importance of Nature Conservation (SINCS) No 6 Local Wildlife Site No 7 Local Geological Sites (RIGS) No 8 Tree Protection Orders or Ancient Trees Yes – several TPOs on site 9 Mature trees e.g. are there any mature trees near to the site which are likely to be

impacted by the development? Extensive mature tree cover on site 10 Ecosystems Services Provision Currently: soil formation; nutrient cycling, primary production, carbon sequestration,

climate regulation & air purification (trees); Cultural services - recreational (walking), historical. Potential: At a minimum, retention of recreation use and existing tree cover is sought. Potential for development to improve ecosystem service provision of this site is limited, but could be achieved with low density development and careful design.



11 Agricultural Land Classification i.e. grade or, if non-agricultural, please state Non-agricultural 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss Currently: this area is part of the green infrastructure of Lewes, much used for

recreation, and walking routes. Potential: very careful design would be needed to avoid loss of green infrastructure, e.g. retention of mature trees, provision of gardens & communal green areas. Biodiversity links to adjacent cemetery, watercourse and Bell Lane recreation ground could be enhanced – this will be sought at the planning application stage. Far less desirable would be off-site enhancement. Compensatory measures will be sought at the planning application stage if good design cannot maintain or enhance the current ecosystem service and green infrastructure provision.


• Regeneration of disused site. Good potential to improve townscape including restoration of flint wall.

• Potential to re-introduce community use

• Vehicle access to the site is difficult and will need to be addressed.

Site No. 57, Station Car Park Site Assessment Report


Site 57



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 57 2 Site name, address & postcode Station Car Park, Pinwell Road, Lewes, BN7 2UP 3 Site area (ha) 0.46 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.46 5 Current use Car park 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Network Rail consented to inclusion in November 2016, following communication

with Councillor Caitlin – see communication regarding inclusion in the LNP B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 20 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 13.8 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 23 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 20 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build New build C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing Yes 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time







flooding be avoided? Sequential test will be required. Flood can be addressed through detailed design at

planning application stage e.g car parking at ground level 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites Possible noise impacts 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development Access 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development Yes 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? No 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent

road known to be above EU safety levels? Yes E. COMMUNITY ACCEPTABILITY 1 History of community involvement No 2 Existing community benefits, either on-site or close by e.g. community facility, shop,

informal recreation Retain car parking by building above car park 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Pre-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Within Archaeological Notification Area 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments 220m to Lewes Castle 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Within Conservation Area, northern boundary of site within historic core 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,


as a building of townscape merit? No – area for enhancment 7 Non-designated heritage asset e.g. does the site contain a building that could be



impacted by the development? Yes, substantial cover on northern edge 10 Ecosystem Services Provision No current provision.

Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg green walls or roofs), water regulation (water harvesting, SUDs) and carbon sequestration, climate regulation and air purification (trees).




No 12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure, but adjacent existing mature trees with corvid

nesting site. Potential for provision of wildlife areas, green roofs and walls I. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1 Ability to provide home/work units? Yes 2 Other benefits or disadvantages to the wider community e.g. visitors or tourists No 3 Other considerations No 4 Off-site works requirements e.g. surface flooding or increase in school places No SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & DISADVANTAGES

• Site offers good potential to provide townscape improvement • Site is in sustainable town centre location with good access to local facilities and

services. • This site offers potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure while

enhancing flood protection through including green walls or roofs, water harvesting and SUDS.

Site No. 48, SECAMB Ambulance HQ Site Assessment Report


Site 48



A. SITE DETAILS 1 Site number 48 2 Site name, address & postcode SECAMB Ambulance HQ, 40-42 Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2XW 3 Site area (ha) 0.06 4 Developable area (ha) i.e. this excludes any areas not suitable e.g. too steep etc 0.06 5 Current use SECAMB HQ 6 Planning history e.g. pre-apps, apps etc; please give ref numbers, dates and summarise

what the application was for Approved. PD – principle of development established by approved PD application, no

need for owner’s consent. History: SDNP/16/04343/PA30 B. HOUSING 1 Number of dwellings suggested by most recent planning permissions or pre-

applications 18 2 Number of dwellings at 30 per ha 1.8 3 Number of dwellings at 50 per ha 3.0 4 Housing target for this site i.e. expectation to maximise site potential 18 5 Development type i.e. conversion or new-build Conversion C. ACHIEVABILITY Availability 1 Land owner(s) consent in writing No but consent not needed 2 Type of ownership e.g. single or multiple ownership, any landowner constraints on time


in the townscape? Yes 6 Known issues of historical contamination Proximity to former printing works 7 Landfill sites within 250m No





flooding be avoided? Sequential test required. Flood can be addressed through detailed design at

planning application stage 10 Other factors that make the site unsuitable for housing e.g. proximity to industrial sites No 11 Summary: Is this site suitable for housing? Yes D. DELIVERABILITY 1 Obstacles to be overcome to achieve development XX 2 Highways works needed to access the site or serve the development XX 3 Public rights of way e.g. are there any footpaths crossing the site or near the site? Footpath 29 close to site 4 Air quality e.g. is the site known to have air pollution or is the access road or adjacent

road known to be above EU safety levels? Yes E. COMMUNITY ACCEPTABILITY 1 History of community involvement No 2 Existing community benefits, either on-site or close by e.g. community facility, shop,

informal recreation Ambulances 3 Achievement of Lewes Neighbourhood Plan objectives i.e. High, Medium or Low High 4 Affordable housing e.g. can this be provided through land ownership, site size and local

factors Yes F. VISUAL IMPACTS 1 Indicative Landscape Character Area Ouse Valley 2 Historic Landscape Character Pre-1800 Settlement 3 Impact on views of the town from the Downs None 4 Impact on views of the Downs from town None 5 Impacts on the tranquillity of the South Downs e.g. map-based and use of local





G. IMPACTS ON THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1 Proximity to areas of archaeological importance Within Archaeological Notification Area 2 Proximity to Scheduled Ancient Monuments No 3 Conservation Area i.e. is the site within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? How might

impacted be mitigated? Within Conservation Area, within historic core of Lewes 4 Impact on Listed buildings i.e. are there any listed buildings on site or adjacent and if so,

what grade? What is the likely impact on the listed buildings? Adjacent to two Grade II listed buildings 5 Battlefield & burial sites No 6 Building of townscape merit e.g. does the site contain a building that has been identified





Potential for improvement in provision of food (eg green walls or roofs), water regulation (water harvesting).




12 Impact on green infrastructure e.g. gain or loss No current green infrastructure. Potential for provision of wildlife areas and

extending green corridor from Railway Land nature reserve via Magistrates Court car park site, eg roof gardens


• This site offers some potential to improve ecosystem services and green infrastructure through including green walls or roofs and water harvesting.

• Flood risk mitigation measures required. • Historical contamination assessment required.

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