23 residential units at Transit Road Car Park, Newhaven

“3 Site Description 3.1 The site is a relatively long, narrow plot that flanks the western side of Transit Road. It encompasses car parking and fenced open storage areas as well as an assortment of buildings.”

“The wider surrounding area includes a variety of commercial, residential and infrastructure uses. The railway line to Seaford flanks the western boundary of the site. To the south-west is the cross channel ferry port as well as the east quay where various ships dock, often loading or unloading aggregates. To the east and south-east, primarily on the eastern side of Beach Road, are industrial and commercial uses. The Newhaven Wastewater Treatment Plant is approx.”

“It is considered that the means of vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is appropriate for a scheme of the scale and nature proposed.”

“Although the site is within Flood Zone 3, it is considered that it would be resilient to existing and future flood risk and that the location is appropriate to support the regeneration of Eastside and the growth of Newhaven, noting that large parts of the town fall within flood zone 2 or 3.”

“Environment Agency 6.2 Representation – We are satisfied that our previous objection (as per our letter dated 4 December 2024) can be removed, provided conditions be attached to any planning permission granted, and that the details in relation to these conditions be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. OFFICER COMMENT: The recommended conditions will be attached to any approval given.”

“Lead Local Flood Authority 6.3 Representation - The site is adjacent to a tidal estuary and main river and therefore the Environment Agency will lead on providing advice on the suitability of the development in terms of flood risk from rivers and sea. There is no objection to the development from the LLFA in terms of flood risk from surface water, groundwater or other source.”

“Loss of an important community facility; • Eastside has already had fair share of development; • Lack of affordable housing; • Details of the proposal are unclear; • Don’t object to the development of the land but the flats are too much; • Extra traffic on Railway Road; • Overshadowing of houses on Transit Road; • Access road not suitable for more traffic; • Trains do not stop regularly at Newhaven Harbour Station; • Increase in pollution; • Not enough infrastructure to…”

“That outline planning application LW/24/0706 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 17 dwellings and 6 self-contained flats be approved, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and the conditions set out in the report.”