Barratt David Wilson development approved in Westham

By Tom Kilkelly

24 August 2023

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Wealden District Council’s Planning Committee has granted Barratt David Wilson Homes approval to begin work on its newest development in Westham.

The scheme, named Brookwood Meadows, located off Rattle Road, will be comprised of 199 new houses.

Barratt David Wilson is aiming to make 35 per cent of these houses affordable and is also waiting to receive approval to construct an additional 119 houses at the site on top of the initial 199.

Construction of Brookwood Meadows will commence in September. The development will be 3.5 acres, made up of public open space, trim trails and enhanced footpaths that will connect to existing local walkways.

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This new development will house two bedroom apartments as well as two to four bedroom homes. Each home will incorporate enhanced radiators, photovoltaic panels and waste water heat recovering units.

Barratt David Wilson is also investing in the local Westham community, the company is currently allocating £450,000 from its £3 million Community Infrastructure Levy payments with the local parish.

James Pugh, Development Director at Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties, said: “The latest planning approval by Wealden District Council attests to our ongoing commitment to creating new sustainable places to live.

''These properties have been designed with future living in mind and in accordance with the latest building regulations, which prioritise a fabric-first approach whilst utilising renewable sources.

''Our enhanced sustainability measures, which include waste water heat recovering units are designed to ultimately reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and reduce household energy consumption.

''With construction due to begin Brookwood Meadows over the coming months, we look forward to helping to deliver new homes in East Sussex.”

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.