Old Newhaven police station will be turned into new affordable homes
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A ground floor flat will be purpose built for wheelchair users and 11 other flats will have added accessibility and increased scope for adaptations.
The new residents will be able to take advantage of the central location and the access it offers to shops and public transport links and if needed, a parking permit system utilising nearby council-owned car parks.
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Hide AdCouncillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council and Newhaven Town Councillor, said: “The old police station had been identified as a potential site for development some time ago, so to now have construction in full flow is fantastic news.
“I’ve spoken before about the need to keep building momentum in Newhaven around new infrastructure projects and with the council’s redevelopment of the old Co-op building into a new health and wellbeing hub, a new start for the old UTC building progressing and work underway to greatly improve the Dacre Road Car Park, it really feels like our plans are coming together.”
The properties will be 100% electric and benefit from other sustainability features, including high insulation specifications, a green living roof and large bicycle store to assist sustainable travel.
Councillor William Meyer, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “The transformation of this old police station into high quality council homes is regeneration in action for Newhaven and great to see. When you consider the financial constraints all councils are working within, I think it is quite remarkable that Lewes District Council is finding a way to build the homes so many of our residents so desperately need.”