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SDB promotes careful and creative siting of areas of play. It should be noted that positioning
amenity/play space to the rear of dwellings can increase the potential for cirme and
complaints arising from increased noise and nuisance. There is only a hedge shown to
separate the LAP / Community Space form the adjacent Block containing plots 13 '20. The
connecting pathway should be gated providing access only for residents of that block.

Cycle stores are still unobserved from the block. They have to be located in view of an active
room.
I note fencing is indicated to the buffer zone but no indication of the height or construction
has been provided. Finally, lighting throughout the development will be an important
consideration throughout the development conforming to the requirements within BS 5489-
2:2016, especially around the block entrances, public, parking, cycle and refuse areas.
The Crime & Disorder Act 1998 heightens the importance of taking crime prevention into
account when planning decisions are made. Section 17 of the Act places a clear duty on
both police and local authorities to exercise their various functions with due regard to the
likely effect on the prevention of crime and disorder. You are asked to accord due weight to
the advice offered in this letter which would demonstrate your authority

Leisure Officer

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the plans for the development of 54 residential
dwellings at Wealden House, Lewes Road, Ashurst Wood RH19 3TB on behalf of the Head
of Corporate Resources.

The following leisure contributions are required to enhance capacity and provision due to
increased demand for facilities in accordance with the District Plan policy and SPD which
require contributions for developments of five or more dwellings.

Housing mix options
A: Zero onsite affordable housing
B: AH mix (6 x 1 bed flats and 10 x 2 bed flats)
C: AH mix (6 x 1 bed flats and 11 x 2 bed flats)

CHILDRENS PLAYING SPACE
The developer has indicated that they intend to provide a Local Area for Play and outdoor
gym equipment on site and full details regarding the layout, equipment and on-going
maintenance will need to be agreed by condition.

FORMAL SPORT
In the case of this development, the following financial contributions will be required toward
improvements to the football pitch and / or sports pavilion at Ashurst Wood Recreation
Ground.

A: £50,918
B: £46,107
C: £45,766

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
The provision of community facilities is an essential part of the infrastructure required to
service new developments to ensure that sustainable communities are created. In the case
of this development, the following financial contributions will be required to make
improvements to the pavilion at Ashurst Wood Recreation Ground.