The Local Plan, site HSS5
HSS5: Land at Chiltern Drive
- For
- Residential
- Minimum Indicative Capacity (net additional dwellings)
- 13
- Site area
- 0.24 hectares
- SHELAA reference
- HL100
What the plan says about it
Land at Chiltern Drive is a smaller site at the corner of Chiltern Drive and Southdown Avenue. It is both steeply sloping and has a mix of levels within the site. The site includes a terrace of pent roof bungalows to the south that should either be demolished or incorporated into any site proposal.
The site is crossed by overhead distribution lines linking the Ridge Primary Electricity Substation and the Hastings Main Electricity Substation on Ore Valley Road. Any scheme should either provide the necessary clearances for the powerlines or consider relocating them underground to remove height and working restrictions imposed by their presence. Appropriate easement to maintain the assets should be agreed with the electricity board.
The rest of the plan's explanation (4 more paragraphs)
The site is adjacent to the Broomgrove Local Wildlife Site, and it is essential that any development is informed by an EcIA as well as an ECOP.
Due to the site topography and the topographical character of the surrounding area, the site will require a full and detailed land stability assessment covering the temporary (during site preparation and construction) and permanent (post development) condition of the site.
Proposals will need to consider and be informed by the need to resist ground movement and deformations during all project phases in order to protect the integrity of nearby dwellings and those already present onsite if retained. It is recommended that ground investigations also take into account drainage design and any potential for contamination.
Relevant ecological assessments will be required, including recommendations for any necessary translocation, habitat creation or restoration within the site.
What a planning application here would have to do
- Provide affordable housing in line with Policy SP2
- Be informed by agreed land stability and geotechnical reports covering the temporary and permanent condition of the site, taking into account:
- all dead and imposed loads, and; ii. the need to protect the integrity of adjacent buildings
- Include a maintenance and management plan for any new, retained or improved land stability mitigation measures to ensure they will be safe for their intended lifetime
- Be informed by an EcIA and include an ECOP. The ECOP must make specific reference to the Broomgrove Local Wildlife Site
- Include walking and cycling links to ensure local connectivity to key transport hubs including Ore Railway Station
- Ensure vehicular access to the site meets appropriate highways standards
- Take account of Southern Water's underground infrastructure in the design of the layout of the site. Easements would be required, which may affect the site layout or require diversion, and these should be clear of all proposed buildings and tree planting
- Assess the ecological impact of the proposed development, including through an Arboriculture Plan that demonstrates how existing trees on site will be integrated into the development, or how compensation will be made for their loss.
What people said in the spring
In the spring 2026 consultation on the draft plan (called Regulation 18), 3 comments were made on this site: 0 objections, 1 in support and 2 other comments.
How to comment
The council hasn't opened the six weeks for comments yet, as far as we can see. When it does, the dates and how to respond will be on our Local Plan page and on the council's own ↗.
Other council papers that mention it
- Appendix 3-2026 Consultation Report Final for Cabinet 26082026 Redacted ↗
Cabinet, Mon 7 Sep 2026
“HSS5: Land at Chiltern Drive 1. Proximity to designated wildlife sites and habitats.”