Plans for a significant residential project in East Sussex are scheduled for review by local planning officials next week. Wealden District Council will examine an outline application requesting authorization to construct as many as 145 residences on property situated north of Eastbourne Road in Uckfield, on Thursday, 7 November. Initially, the submission from Gladman Developments Ltd had requested approval for the construction of up to 210 dwellings, but objections arose due to its proximity to ancient woodland. Following a reduction in the proposed number of homes and a relocation of the site, the project is now receiving a recommendation for approval from council planning officers. The plans have drawn opposition from local residents, who assert that the housing is unnecessary and would impose considerable strain on existing local infrastructure. According to district planners, developers are required to incorporate affordable housing provisions and undertake highway improvements. They highlighted the housing deficit in Wealden when measured against the national average. Currently, the developers are solely requesting authorization for the site’s access points. Subsequent approvals will be necessary for the building layout and architectural design. Post navigation Southern Housing Tenants Report Severe Damp and Mould Conditions Development of care home and apartments approved for business park site