Newick residents express concerns over new houses

Proposals for new houses on Goldbridge Farm raises concerns with locals

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

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

Mark Best, director of Parker Dann, confirmed the planning application has not been submitted to Lewes District Council yet.

He defended the proposal, saying it would ‘go a small way to addressing the housing crisis plaguing Lewes District’.

A statement on Brookworth Homes’ website said the development would benefit Newick. It said: “New local residents will mean new customers for local shops, pubs, restaurants. It will mean additional support for local events, clubs and societies.”

It said there would be 16 hectares of new publicly accessible open space with play areas, footpaths, woodlands and nature conservation areas.

They added: “The development will make a Community Infrastructure Levy Contribution in the region of £3,000,000 of which 25 per cent will go to the Parish Council. This can be used to upgrade community facilities, schools, health facilities and more.”