Wealden council approves 200-home Westham scheme

A housebuilder has secured planning approval for nearly 200 new homes in Westham in East Sussex.The scheme, named Brookwood Meadows, is situated off Rattle Road, and will provide 199 new hoes for the local market. Of these, it is claimed 35% will be “affordable”.A further 119 homes at the site are due for consideration by the council in the next few months.James Pugh, BDWH’s southern counties development director, said: “The latest planning approval by Wealden District Council attests to our ongoing commitment to creating new sustainable places to live.“These properties have been designed with future living in mind and in accordance with the latest building regulations, which prioritise a fabric-first approach whilst utilising renewable sources.“Our enhanced sustainability measures, which include waste water heat recovering units are designed to ultimately reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and reduce household energy consumption.”Construction of Brookwood Meadows is expected to get started next month. The development will also provide 3.5 acres of open space for play, alongside public open spaces, trim trails and enhanced footpaths throughout, connecting to existing local walkways.The development will see the creation of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.Each home has been designed with sustainability in mind, the company says, incorporating enhanced radiators, photovoltaic panels and waste water heat recovering units.