A developer has submitted a new application regarding a major plan for 200 houses on farm land.

Top Hat Communities Ltd’s application to the South Downs National Park Authority relates to reserved matters around the scale, layout, external appearance and landscaping of the proposed development for 226 houses at Old Malling Farm, in Old Malling Way, Lewes.

Outline planning permission was granted for the site in March 2022, including the provision of affordable housing, public open space and associated infrastructure including vehicle and pedestrian access from Monks Way. The site is allocated for housing in the South Downs Local Plan.

People now have until January 26, 2024, to submit comments via the National Park Authority’s Public Access System on the new application.

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Vicki Colwell, principal planning officer, said: “This detailed application relates to the design, scale and form of the proposed development at Old Malling Farm.

“Following a request from local councillors, we have decided to extend the statutory consultation period by a further two weeks to January 26. This is on top of the previous extension of nine days to account for the Christmas period.

“It’s really important that people comment on the application via the National Park Authority’s public access system, rather than via online petitions, other websites or comments on social media otherwise there’s no guarantee we will receive their comments.”

Visit the public access system at planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/ and search for SDNP/23/04659/REM to make a comment and view the plans in detail.