Our vision for the land at LVS Hassocks is to deliver a well-designed, sustainable new neighbourhood that complements the character of Sayers Common and supports its planned growth, as part of the Sayers Common Sustainable Community which is proposed by Mid Sussex District Council in the Submission Draft Local Plan.
The proposed development will look to ensure that whilst the residential element of the scheme is in outline only all the proposed dwellings are designed to reflect the traditional Sussex vernacular, and use locally appropriate materials.
They will be predominantly two storeys, with some 2½-storey buildings located at key focal points.
Key views, such as that of the chapel will be retained, the setting of adjacent heritage assets will be respected and the landscape character of the site followed.
In addition, all the proposed dwellings will be energy-efficient, low-carbon, and climate resilient. The intention being that they are all-electric, incorporating air-source heat pumps and solar panels.
They will also be designed to Future Homes Standard or better, progressing toward net zero and passive house performance.