Proposed development of 300 homes in Newick: controversial plan to help ease housing crisis clashes with fears of ‘urban sprawl’

By Lawrence Smith

Published 23rd Jan 2024, 17:46 BST

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A proposed development of 300 new homes in Newick has been met with resistance by some local residents.

Brookworth Homes and Parker Dann Chartered Town Planning Consultants recently announced the proposal for homes at Goldbridge Farm in Goldbridge Road to meet the rising demand for homes in the Lewes District.

Residents have expressed concerns about increased traffic, noise and light pollution, possible flooding, the destruction of fields and ancient woodlands, traffic congestion and a strain on water, gas and electricity.