Hotel group unveils plans to build up to 42 new homes in St Leonards
Proposals to build more than 40 new homes near a hotel in St Leonards have been unveiled.
The Bannatyne Group Ltd has submitted outline permission to build up to 42 houses on land at the Bannatyne's Spa Hotel in Hastings Road.
The application submitted to Hastings Borough Council seeks permission for the residential development, including associated roads and amenity spaces.
A design and access statement by Jackson Design Associates, on behalf of the applicant, said: “There is a significant and demonstrable need for additional housing within both Rother and Hastings. Neither authority can presently demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing land while the emerging Local Plans demonstrate the continuing challenge faced by both authorities in accommodating their identified housing needs.
“The delivery of up to 42 additional dwellings would therefore make a positive contribution towards addressing an evidenced unmet need and increasing the supply and choice of housing in the local area.
“The site is also physically well-related to an existing settlement, immediately adjoining the built-up edge of Hastings. The development would consequently function as an extension to the existing urban area rather than as an isolated development within the countryside.
“Significant weight should be afforded to the delivery of market and affordable housing in circumstances of unmet housing need. Further benefits would arise through the provision of affordable housing, the delivery of at least 10 per cent Biodiversity Net Gain, new and enhanced green infrastructure, children’s play space and public open space, together with new planting and ecological enhancement.
“The development would also generate economic benefits during construction and through the expenditure of future residents, while appropriate contributions towards necessary infrastructure would be secured through the planning process.”
The statement added: “The vision (is) to deliver an attractive new housing development, with a broad range of new homes for modern living, and helping to address the acute housing shortfall across both local authorities.”
Members of the public may view the full details of the application and submit comments via the council's planning portal at www.hastings.gov.uk/planning by searching under the reference number HS/OA/26/00608 or by visiting the council offices during normal opening hours.
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