Adur District Council’s planning committee has approved a scheme to transform a disused site into a green residential community in Southwick, UK.

The site in Manor Hall Road was earlier occupied by Eastbrook Primary School. The school that closed in 2013 was demolished four years later.

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As many as 22 properties will come up at the site.

The buildings will have no gas supply, and will be heated through air source heat pumps.

Each property will feature an electric vehicle charging point, and external storage for bicycles and bins.

The buildings will also be designed to ensure limited water consumption.

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The project includes two, three and four-bedroom houses, of which seven properties will come under affordable housing scheme.

With lush green spaces, the site will also comprise a corner dedicated to biodiversity. This space will feature mature trees and a pond, with no public access.

Adur District Council planning committee chairman councillor Carol Albury said: “It’s very unusual to have a development like this which ticks all the boxes. It’s quite unique.”

Additionally, the project developers will contribute over £257,000 to build infrastructure facilities at Eastbrook Primary Academy, Shoreham Academy and Southwick Library.

The fund will also ensure cycle and public transport improvements on A259 that connects Southwick to Shoreham and Hove.

Meanwhile, the planning committee rejected a proposal to construct 21 townhouses and 24 flats on the former Howard Kent site in Brighton Road, Shoreham.

The scheme was criticised by councillors due to lack of affordable housing as well as its impact on local heritage.

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Artist’s impression of the proposed community in Southwick. Credit: Adur & Worthing Councils.