Housing development completed in Heathfield

The first 100 per cent affordable housing development in Heathfield is now complete and occupied by applicants from Wealden Council’s Housing Register.

Wealden District Council’s Housing Development Team worked in conjunction with local contractor Trinity Homes Ltd to build the homes at Cart Barn Place, and Baily Garner designed the scheme.

The 15-home development is available for rent only and is made up of six one-bedroom flats, two two-bedroom flats, three two-bedroom houses and four three-bedroom houses with rent prices - 20% below market rent.

The design retains the original barn link with the use of traditional local materials, high quality landscaping, a natural pond area, wildflower planting and a log pile to encourage wildlife.

The scheme has also provided speed reduction works to the area.  

Councillor Rachel Millward, Alliance for Wealden (Green Party), and lead councillor for Housing & Benefits and deputy leader of the council, said, “I am delighted with this development which has enabled residents on our Housing Register to find sustainable, well designed and affordable homes. I had the privilege of viewing these homes as they were being built - they are excellent. I hope they bring families and individuals much happiness.”