Land West of Broyle Lane, Broyleside, Ringmer, East Sussex
Proposed New Homes & Public Open Space
Planning Application - Update (June 2025)
Since the application was submitted the Environment Agency (EA) have published new fluvial and surface water flood risk maps.
As such, the Illustrative Masterplan has been amended to ensure there is no built development within the fluvial Flood Zones 2 and 3 or areas high and medium surface water flood risk.
Not only has the Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) been updated to reflect the implications of the updated EA maps and changes to Illustrative Masterplan, but, in accordance with the request from the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) a 2-Dimensional pluvial hydraulic modelling exercise has been undertaken to demonstrate the flood risk impacts of the proposed development over its life span.
The findings of this 2D modelling have also informed the constraints parameters, and the changes to the Illustrative Masterplan and, as set out in the addendum FRA, the Illustrative Masterplan allows existing surface water overland flow paths to be retained and/or carefully diverted where necessary, thus ensuring no increase in flood risk on or offsite.
As also requested by the LLFA the hydraulic calculations include a check on surcharged downstream conditions to an appropriate top water level based upon design storm conditions for the receiving watercourses, and as set out in the addendum FRA this also demonstrates no increase in flood risk off site.
The above changes to the proposed illustrative masterplan have result in an increase in the overall level of public open space on site, which will rise from 11.72 to 12.26ha.
This equates to 76% of the overall site area, creating an attractive and green scheme, contributing to the creation of a green corridor linking Ringmer and Broyleside.
Notwithstanding the changes to the site layout, the number of dwellings proposed on site remains as originally submitted as up to 140, there being a slight change to the unit mix as set out below:
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|
1 and 2 bed houses and apartments |
3 bed houses |
4 bed (+) houses |
Total |
|
Market – original |
43 (51%) |
30 (36%) |
11 (13%) |
84 (60%) |
|
Market – revised |
43 (51%) |
35 (42%) |
6 (7%) |
84 (60%) |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Affordable original |
29 (51%) |
20 (36%) |
7 (13%) |
56 (40%) |
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Affordable revised |
29 (52%) |
23 (41%) |
4 (7%) |
56 (40%) |
You will be able to download and view all the plans and updated documents on the Council’s planning portal.
Planning Application
An outline planning application for Land West of Broyle Lane, Broyleside, Ringmer has been submitted (December 2024) to Lewes District Council and is available to view on their planning portal (reference LW/24/0760).
Statutory consultees and local residents will have the opportunity to formally comment on the application direct with Lewes District Council once validated.
We will continue to work closely with Lewes District Council and where necessary will respond to statutory consultees through the planning process.
In summary the proposals include:
- Up to 140 new homes
- 40% affordable housing
- Reducing carbon emissions in line with the Future Homes Standard. Its aim is to ensure that new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon emissions. (compared to the previous building regulations)
- Electric car charging points will be provided for each new home
- Over 73% of the site (28.96 acres) is public open space. This includes a trim trail, dog walking routes and children’s play equipment
- Integration of existing public rights of way within the open space network and creation of new linked and circular footpath routes through the development connecting to the surrounding area
Outline Planning Application
An outline planning application seeks to establish whether the scale and nature of a proposed development would be acceptable to the Council, before a second fully detailed planning application (Reserved Matters) is submitted.
Where outline permission has been granted, and within three years of the outline approval, an application for the outstanding Reserved Matters can be submitted, i.e., the information excluded from the initial outline planning application.
This will include information about the exact layout, scale and appearance of the new homes, as well as the details of the open space and landscaping.
No development can take place on site until the Reserved Matters application has been consented.
Statutory consultees (e.g., Environment Agency and the Highways Authority) and local residents will have the opportunity to formally comment on the application direct with Lewes District Council.
Strategic Land Promotion in Broyleside, Ringmer
Catesby Estates has entered into an agreement to promote land West of Broyle Lane, Broyleside, Ringmer, East Sussex (February 2022).
Greenfield site within Lewes District
The greenfield site is 40 acres and lies within the administrative area of Lewes District Council.
Local Plan Promotion
Catesby will be promoting the site through the Local Plan process for new homes and community facilities.
Senior Land Manager, Andy Wright said; “We are always looking to add new sites to our promotion portfolio, and we are delighted to be working with the landowners as their preferred partner on this site.”
Edward Searl & Sam Sutton of Searls Land acted on behalf of the landowners.
Site Specifics
40 Acre Site (16.2 Hectares)
Up to 140 New Homes
Housing Mix. 1 to 4 bed homes including bungalows and custom-build homes.
Affordable Housing. 40% affordable housing.
Affordable housing is a combination of discounted rent, discounted sale (for first time buyers) and shared ownership housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.
This will assist those looking for their first home, and lower income individuals and families get on the housing ladder in Ringmer.
This is particularly pertinent in Ringmer, where the average house price over the last year was £435,500 (Rightmove) compared to the UK average of £294,329 (Land Registry)
Public Open Space. Over 73% of the site (28.96 acres) is public open space.
This includes a trim trail, dog walking routes and children’s play equipment.
Highways and Access. The main access to the site is via a priority T-junction off Broyle Lane and will serve vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
In addition, the existing Public Right of Way to the south of the site access will be retained and formalised as a combined footway / cycle track for use by pedestrians and cyclists.
Heritage and Archaeology. No statutory designated heritage assets are located within the site.
There is a low potential for archaeological remains of any period being present on the site, and very little has been found in the immediate vicinity.
Ecology. Mitigation measures will be put in place to protect bats, reptiles and breeding birds during construction, and to provide enhancements for these and other species post-development.
Lewes District operates a District Level Licensing scheme for Great Crested Newt delivered by Naturespace, which the proposals will use, in the interests of protection of this species.
Flooding and Drainage. The planning application will be accompanied by a full National Planning Policy compliant Flood Risk Assessment, which assesses the site with respect to all types of flood risk.
The proposals have been designed to ensure the proposed and existing development is not impacted by flood risk, now or in the future.
Planning Application - Update (June 2025)
Since the application was submitted the Environment Agency (EA) have published new fluvial and surface water flood risk maps.
As such, the Illustrative Masterplan has been amended to ensure there is no built development within the fluvial Flood Zones 2 and 3 or areas high and medium surface water flood risk.
Not only has the Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) been updated to reflect the implications of the updated EA maps and changes to Illustrative Masterplan, but, in accordance with the request from the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) a 2-Dimensional pluvial hydraulic modelling exercise has been undertaken to demonstrate the flood risk impacts of the proposed development over its life span.
The findings of this 2D modelling have also informed the constraints parameters, and the changes to the Illustrative Masterplan and, as set out in the addendum FRA, the Illustrative Masterplan allows existing surface water overland flow paths to be retained and/or carefully diverted where necessary, thus ensuring no increase in flood risk on or offsite.
As also requested by the LLFA the hydraulic calculations include a check on surcharged downstream conditions to an appropriate top water level based upon design storm conditions for the receiving watercourses, and as set out in the addendum FRA this also demonstrates no increase in flood risk off site.
The above changes to the proposed illustrative masterplan have result in an increase in the overall level of public open space on site, which will rise from 11.72 to 12.26ha.
This equates to 76% of the overall site area, creating an attractive and green scheme, contributing to the creation of a green corridor linking Ringmer and Broyleside.
Notwithstanding the changes to the site layout, the number of dwellings proposed on site remains as originally submitted as up to 140, there being a slight change to the unit mix as set out below:
|
|
1 and 2 bed houses and apartments |
3 bed houses |
4 bed (+) houses |
Total |
|
Market – original |
43 (51%) |
30 (36%) |
11 (13%) |
84 (60%) |
|
Market – revised |
43 (51%) |
35 (42%) |
6 (7%) |
84 (60%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affordable original |
29 (51%) |
20 (36%) |
7 (13%) |
56 (40%) |
|
Affordable revised |
29 (52%) |
23 (41%) |
4 (7%) |
56 (40%) |
You will be able to download and view all the plans and updated documents on the Council’s planning portal.
Planning Application
An outline planning application for Land West of Broyle Lane, Broyleside, Ringmer has been submitted (December 2024) to Lewes District Council and is available to view on their planning portal (reference LW/24/0760).
Statutory consultees and local residents will have the opportunity to formally comment on the application direct with Lewes District Council once validated.
We will continue to work closely with Lewes District Council and where necessary will respond to statutory consultees through the planning process.
In summary the proposals include:
- Up to 140 new homes
- 40% affordable housing
- Reducing carbon emissions in line with the Future Homes Standard. Its aim is to ensure that new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon emissions. (compared to the previous building regulations)
- Electric car charging points will be provided for each new home
- Over 73% of the site (28.96 acres) is public open space. This includes a trim trail, dog walking routes and children’s play equipment
- Integration of existing public rights of way within the open space network and creation of new linked and circular footpath routes through the development connecting to the surrounding area
Outline Planning Application
An outline planning application seeks to establish whether the scale and nature of a proposed development would be acceptable to the Council, before a second fully detailed planning application (Reserved Matters) is submitted.
Where outline permission has been granted, and within three years of the outline approval, an application for the outstanding Reserved Matters can be submitted, i.e., the information excluded from the initial outline planning application.
This will include information about the exact layout, scale and appearance of the new homes, as well as the details of the open space and landscaping.
No development can take place on site until the Reserved Matters application has been consented.
Statutory consultees (e.g., Environment Agency and the Highways Authority) and local residents will have the opportunity to formally comment on the application direct with Lewes District Council.
Strategic Land Promotion in Broyleside, Ringmer
Catesby Estates has entered into an agreement to promote land West of Broyle Lane, Broyleside, Ringmer, East Sussex (February 2022).
Greenfield site within Lewes District
The greenfield site is 40 acres and lies within the administrative area of Lewes District Council.
Local Plan Promotion
Catesby will be promoting the site through the Local Plan process for new homes and community facilities.
Senior Land Manager, Andy Wright said; “We are always looking to add new sites to our promotion portfolio, and we are delighted to be working with the landowners as their preferred partner on this site.”
Edward Searl & Sam Sutton of Searls Land acted on behalf of the landowners.
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