Location: Alfriston
Consultation end date: 1 August 2024
Proposal: The proposed is a mix of a 4no. 3-bedroom and 1no. 1-bedroom single- and two-storey properties.
The principle of developing the site has been established through the South Downs Local Plan allocation policy SD58. Policy SD58 allocates the site for development of between 5 and 10 residential dwellings (Class C3 Use). One of the key requirements is that the proposal conserves and enhances the form and fabric of the Alfriston Conservation Area and preserves the setting of local heritage assets.
About
Following on from a pre-application enquiry, the proposal maintains the idea of a new lane which links North Street to the footpath and river to the east of the site. This corresponds with the pattern of historic development which is captured on the tithe map and provides the basis of the conservation area.
The development itself employs a broken terrace to avoid continuous ridge lines and formality with buildings lined tight up along the new lane. This reflects the character and nature of River Lane which acts as a guide to this approach.
The design includes small, double and single storey buildings of varying forms and materials that maintain visual interest as well as reflect local distinctiveness. These are brought together in a contemporary idiom that ties the various influences and references together.
The scheme is thus an architectural response which juxtaposes form and materials in a manner that reminds us of the more ad-hoc approach often found in agricultural and garden buildings. This includes the mixed use of brick, timber and metal.
Location
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Address
Former Allotments site, North Street, in Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5SX
South Downs Local Plan allocation policy SD58. Former Allotments.
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Design
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