Newhaven council housing development now open to residents

The Stowe Place development in Chapel Street, Newhaven, has 21 new homes.

These properties, which are a mix of houses and apartments, will be occupied by people on the housing register.

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Lewes District Council said the homes are electric only with no gas and have been built to be energy-efficient.

This includes solar panels on the roof and low-energy lighting.

Some of the homes will have hot water generated by air source heat pumps and others will be heated by air-water heat pumps.

Bee bricks and a swift box have also been installed at the development.

Councillor Mark Slater, cabinet member for housing, said: “I really couldn’t be more impressed by Stowe Place and prouder that at a time when costs have spiralled and funding is so stretched, we have managed to get these essential affordable homes completed.

“The long list of sustainability features also includes a substantial bike store for all the tenants to use and being so central in Newhaven, there is easy access to public transport links, with bus routes on the doorstep and the railway station just a short walk away.”

Councillor Zoe Nicholson, leader of Lewes District Council, said: “This is a simply stunning council development and yet more evidence of this council’s determination to build the right homes in the right place for local people.

“Being shown around Stowe Place I was struck by the superb way each apartment has been finished and the all-round accessibility within the building.  

"The ground floor flat is specifically for wheelchair users with each room expertly designed and adapted.”

Across the development there are 15 two-bedroom and four one-bedroom apartments that have access to a private outdoor space such as balconies or terraces.

There are also two three-bedroom houses on the site.

The council said residents will move in to these new homes over the coming weeks.