Plans approved for 85 flats on former dairy site in Eastbourne
Plans for 85 flats on a former dairy site in Eastbourne have been approved conditionally.
The application for the former Gate Court Dairy in Waterworks Road was officially approved by Eastbourne Borough Council this month after being submitted in 2023.
The development is expected to provide 50 one-bedroom flats, 31 two-bedroom flats and four three-bedroom flats, split across three separate blocks.
The land was previously used by a dairy distribution centre which utilised various warehouses built in the 1940s. The site was vacant for many years following this and was demolished in 2022.
Forty eight car parking spaces, including five disabled spaces and EV charging facilities, will be available for residents, according to the application, in addition to a sheltered cycle storage.
As part of the plans, enhancements are set to be made to nearby pedestrian footways to improve pedestrian access to the site and surroundings.
Sustainability has been considered, and the application outlines plans to enhance green infrastructure and habitats on the site with new tree, hedgerow and wildflower planting, along with a wildlife pond. This will provide a biodiversity net gain of 10 per cent, according to the plans.
The developers said: “The design process resulting in this application has been rigorous and carefully considered to create a high-quality design solution that respects the character of the surrounding area.
“In summary, the scheme offers high quality design that is sensitive in scale and appearance to the local character creating an aesthetically pleasing and sustainable residential development.
"It is hoped that the proposals not only sit comfortably within the surroundings but act to enhance the context of Eastbourne.”
EBC approved the application subject to 25 conditions, including:
The development must commence within three years of gaining planning permission; the development must be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings; no development shall take place until a method statement for the protection of reptiles, amphibians and hedgehogs has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and the proposed parking spaces should measure at least 2.5m by 5m.
For more information about the development and to see the full list of conditions, see reference 230787 on the Eastbourne Borough Council planning website.