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Statement of Case
EDF Energy, Wealden House, Lewes Road, Ashurst Wood

4.0 THE APPEAL PROPOSAL

4.1 The appeal proposal is for the demolition of the existing buildings and the removal of
the existing hardstanding and car park and the erection of 54 dwellings together with

67 car parking spaces.

4.2 The development would be arranged around a central access spine road with four

blocks to the east of the central access road and three blocks to the west. The
buildings would be a mixture of three and four storeys. Adjacent to the southern

boundary of the site, a 15 m buffer zone has been provided between the buildings and
the Ancient Woodland. This area is currently laid out as hardstanding/car parking

which would be removed.

4.3 In the northern part of the site as the main access road enters the site, a sizeable area of

landscaped space would provide an attractive entrance feature to the development.
The space would contain an outdoor gym as well as a local area for play.

4.4 Car parking areas are arranged in small parking courts between the buildings with

landscaped areas around the parking courts.

4.5 Adjacent to the eastern boundary of the site the two blocks nearest to the adjoining

dwellings of Brambletye School, including The Barn, are three storeys and are

positioned so as to avoid any unreasonable overlooking or loss of outlook.

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10 December, 2019 Page 9

Bates No 000278