Newington Court, Ticehurst redevelopment

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Newington Court new homes (early design)

Southern Housing is one of the largest housing providers in the UK with around 80,000 homes across London, the South East, the Isle of Wight and the Midlands, giving over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own.

Our vision is to create and support communities where everyone has a safe home in a place where they’re proud to live.

Newington Court background

Newington Court, Pickforde Lane, Ticehurst is a residential scheme comprising 35 one and two-bedroom apartments. Originally built in 1985, a second block was added in 2007 with a branch surgery renting part of the ground floor.

Historically, the blocks provided extra care accommodation, but in 2021 this stopped. A lack of admissions meant the scheme couldn’t reach full capacity, so we took the decision to redevelop part of the site. The last residents moved out in May 2024 and the site was secured, apart from the surgery.

We began discussions with Rother District Council around proposals for a smaller, improved older people’s scheme in the block containing the surgery and eight new houses for social rent and shared ownership at the front of the site. You can read more about these original plans here.

Ownership and responsibility

OrganisationWhat they do
Rother District Council (RDC)Owns the rear part of the Newington Court land (furthest from the road)
Planning Committee is responsible for deciding planning applications
Southern HousingOwns the freehold of the land closest to Pickforde Lane. Holds a long-term lease on the land owned by RDC and provides a lease to Wadhurst Medical Group for the Ticehurst Surgery space
Wadhurst Medical GroupTenants of Southern Housing at Ticehurst. Provide primary medical services to patients registered with the Wadhurst Medical Group
Integrated Care Board (ICB)Commissioners of NHS Services. Provide the funding for the practice’s services and the rental payments it makes to Southern Housing


Impact of Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls

As part of our pre-planning exploratory work, we completed a FRAEW (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls) survey of the block we intended to retain. The results showed that the investment needed to meet safety compliance requirements alone made our initial proposals too expensive to undertake. We are therefore revising our plans and will be seeking permission to clear the site entirely to deliver new homes for local people.

Our revised plans as a result of the survey results will require the relocation of the branch surgery.

Questions and information about GP services

We are working very closely with Wadhurst Medical Group, who will relocate services together on one site at Wadhurst Medical Centre from spring 2025.

The surgery team has asked us to forward all queries regarding GP services to their mailbox. They are best placed to answer questions about GP services in the area and will address questions and comments in an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions.

You can find further information on the surgery website, including the latest FAQs. They would also like to encourage as many people as possible to take part in their survey, which is open until Thursday 19 December to gather the views of the community.

If you would like to speak to someone about the relocation of patient services, please contact Wadhurst Medical Group:

Although the building does not meet current safety compliance requirements, the respective Fire Safety teams have agreed it can continue its current use in the short term, with some extra precautions. It is therefore safe for patients to visit the surgery until alternative arrangements are in place.

Our new proposal

Our new proposal will deliver approximately 30 new, 100 per cent affordable homes, subject to planning permission.

We are in the early stages of design development so the details have yet to be developed. We are listening to local need and will share our plans with the community once we've completed initial conversations with the council.

We intend to exhibit the plans at a local venue in the early part of 2025 and will publicise details here and in the Parish newsletter News and Views.

For more information, see FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) down the right hand side (or below if using a handheld device). Or you can ask a question in the Questions and responses section below. We'll add more information as it becomes available.

Southern Housing is one of the largest housing providers in the UK with around 80,000 homes across London, the South East, the Isle of Wight and the Midlands, giving over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own.

Our vision is to create and support communities where everyone has a safe home in a place where they’re proud to live.

Newington Court background

Newington Court, Pickforde Lane, Ticehurst is a residential scheme comprising 35 one and two-bedroom apartments. Originally built in 1985, a second block was added in 2007 with a branch surgery renting part of the ground floor.

Historically, the blocks provided extra care accommodation, but in 2021 this stopped. A lack of admissions meant the scheme couldn’t reach full capacity, so we took the decision to redevelop part of the site. The last residents moved out in May 2024 and the site was secured, apart from the surgery.

We began discussions with Rother District Council around proposals for a smaller, improved older people’s scheme in the block containing the surgery and eight new houses for social rent and shared ownership at the front of the site. You can read more about these original plans here.

Ownership and responsibility

OrganisationWhat they do
Rother District Council (RDC)Owns the rear part of the Newington Court land (furthest from the road)
Planning Committee is responsible for deciding planning applications
Southern HousingOwns the freehold of the land closest to Pickforde Lane. Holds a long-term lease on the land owned by RDC and provides a lease to Wadhurst Medical Group for the Ticehurst Surgery space
Wadhurst Medical GroupTenants of Southern Housing at Ticehurst. Provide primary medical services to patients registered with the Wadhurst Medical Group
Integrated Care Board (ICB)Commissioners of NHS Services. Provide the funding for the practice’s services and the rental payments it makes to Southern Housing


Impact of Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls

As part of our pre-planning exploratory work, we completed a FRAEW (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls) survey of the block we intended to retain. The results showed that the investment needed to meet safety compliance requirements alone made our initial proposals too expensive to undertake. We are therefore revising our plans and will be seeking permission to clear the site entirely to deliver new homes for local people.

Our revised plans as a result of the survey results will require the relocation of the branch surgery.

Questions and information about GP services

We are working very closely with Wadhurst Medical Group, who will relocate services together on one site at Wadhurst Medical Centre from spring 2025.

The surgery team has asked us to forward all queries regarding GP services to their mailbox. They are best placed to answer questions about GP services in the area and will address questions and comments in an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions.

You can find further information on the surgery website, including the latest FAQs. They would also like to encourage as many people as possible to take part in their survey, which is open until Thursday 19 December to gather the views of the community.

If you would like to speak to someone about the relocation of patient services, please contact Wadhurst Medical Group:

Although the building does not meet current safety compliance requirements, the respective Fire Safety teams have agreed it can continue its current use in the short term, with some extra precautions. It is therefore safe for patients to visit the surgery until alternative arrangements are in place.

Our new proposal

Our new proposal will deliver approximately 30 new, 100 per cent affordable homes, subject to planning permission.

We are in the early stages of design development so the details have yet to be developed. We are listening to local need and will share our plans with the community once we've completed initial conversations with the council.

We intend to exhibit the plans at a local venue in the early part of 2025 and will publicise details here and in the Parish newsletter News and Views.

For more information, see FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) down the right hand side (or below if using a handheld device). Or you can ask a question in the Questions and responses section below. We'll add more information as it becomes available.

Ask your questions here

Here you can ask questions about our proposal to deliver new homes to Ticehurst. Please read other people's questions (below) and the Frequently Asked Questions (to the right hand side or below if using a handheld device) before leaving a question. It may already have been answered. 

When we reply, your questions and our responses will be published for others to see. This can be helpful as others may have similar queries. We aim to respond to queries within five working days. 

If your question contains information specific to you or your household, or is not to do with the proposed housing development, we'll respond privately and your question and our response will not be published. 

Please let us know if you wish your query to remain private. Alternatively, you can email the project inbox at newington.court@southernhousing.org.uk 

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  • Share Reading the previous messages are you prepared to answer any questions in regards to the surgery facilities at Newington court all I can see you do is refer the requests to mailto:sxicb-esx.patientfeedback.wmg@nhs.net Yet it is yourselves that have ended the contract and not up kept maintenance of the property on Facebook Share Reading the previous messages are you prepared to answer any questions in regards to the surgery facilities at Newington court all I can see you do is refer the requests to mailto:sxicb-esx.patientfeedback.wmg@nhs.net Yet it is yourselves that have ended the contract and not up kept maintenance of the property on Twitter Share Reading the previous messages are you prepared to answer any questions in regards to the surgery facilities at Newington court all I can see you do is refer the requests to mailto:sxicb-esx.patientfeedback.wmg@nhs.net Yet it is yourselves that have ended the contract and not up kept maintenance of the property on Linkedin Email Reading the previous messages are you prepared to answer any questions in regards to the surgery facilities at Newington court all I can see you do is refer the requests to mailto:sxicb-esx.patientfeedback.wmg@nhs.net Yet it is yourselves that have ended the contract and not up kept maintenance of the property link

    Reading the previous messages are you prepared to answer any questions in regards to the surgery facilities at Newington court all I can see you do is refer the requests to mailto:sxicb-esx.patientfeedback.wmg@nhs.net Yet it is yourselves that have ended the contract and not up kept maintenance of the property

    Jill Haskell asked about 1 month ago

    We are working closely with the GP surgery to manage enquiries appropriately. The surgery team has asked us to forward all queries relating to GP services to their mailbox as they are best placed to answer questions about GP services in the area.

    The fire safety report revealed the building is no longer considered safe for residential use. Replacing the walls to modern safety standards is not practically or economically viable. Therefore a decision has been made to demolish the building. 

  • Share Absolutely no infrastructure in place to support more people as per a previous comment it is an absolute nightmare to even get through to the doctors and an appointment I have been able to see a doctor in the last 15 months. How will they support more people? Agree also with concerns around parking and additional traffic in the village which at times is already congested. The site would be better placed to be set up as a functioning GP health care facility. on Facebook Share Absolutely no infrastructure in place to support more people as per a previous comment it is an absolute nightmare to even get through to the doctors and an appointment I have been able to see a doctor in the last 15 months. How will they support more people? Agree also with concerns around parking and additional traffic in the village which at times is already congested. The site would be better placed to be set up as a functioning GP health care facility. on Twitter Share Absolutely no infrastructure in place to support more people as per a previous comment it is an absolute nightmare to even get through to the doctors and an appointment I have been able to see a doctor in the last 15 months. How will they support more people? Agree also with concerns around parking and additional traffic in the village which at times is already congested. The site would be better placed to be set up as a functioning GP health care facility. on Linkedin Email Absolutely no infrastructure in place to support more people as per a previous comment it is an absolute nightmare to even get through to the doctors and an appointment I have been able to see a doctor in the last 15 months. How will they support more people? Agree also with concerns around parking and additional traffic in the village which at times is already congested. The site would be better placed to be set up as a functioning GP health care facility. link

    Absolutely no infrastructure in place to support more people as per a previous comment it is an absolute nightmare to even get through to the doctors and an appointment I have been able to see a doctor in the last 15 months. How will they support more people? Agree also with concerns around parking and additional traffic in the village which at times is already congested. The site would be better placed to be set up as a functioning GP health care facility.

    Nicola asked 24 days ago

    The surgery team has asked us to forward all queries regarding GP services to their mailbox. They are best placed to answer questions about GP services in the area and will address the most frequently asked questions in an updated set of FAQs.  

    As part of our design development, we will prepare a traffic management plan that considers the issues around parking and traffic movement. We are in the early stages of design development, so the details have yet to be developed.

  • Share How many houses are being built? Will they all individually having their own parking? Im increasing concerned by the amount if traffic in the village. There is not enough parking as it is and we are seeing more and more people parking cars on pavements. on Facebook Share How many houses are being built? Will they all individually having their own parking? Im increasing concerned by the amount if traffic in the village. There is not enough parking as it is and we are seeing more and more people parking cars on pavements. on Twitter Share How many houses are being built? Will they all individually having their own parking? Im increasing concerned by the amount if traffic in the village. There is not enough parking as it is and we are seeing more and more people parking cars on pavements. on Linkedin Email How many houses are being built? Will they all individually having their own parking? Im increasing concerned by the amount if traffic in the village. There is not enough parking as it is and we are seeing more and more people parking cars on pavements. link

    How many houses are being built? Will they all individually having their own parking? Im increasing concerned by the amount if traffic in the village. There is not enough parking as it is and we are seeing more and more people parking cars on pavements.

    Villager asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your questions. 

    We are in the early stages of design development, so these details have yet to be developed. We are looking at around 30 new homes. The number of parking spaces will depend on the number of homes and will meet planning policy. 

    As part of our design development, we will also prepare a traffic management plan that will consider the issues around traffic movement. 

  • Share It is disingenuous to fob off all the queries below about the surgery by suggesting they are not to do with this development but a matter for the GP surgery. If you are going to build more houses, we need the infrastructure to support the additional population. The council should not be allowing more housing unless we have the infrastructure on Facebook Share It is disingenuous to fob off all the queries below about the surgery by suggesting they are not to do with this development but a matter for the GP surgery. If you are going to build more houses, we need the infrastructure to support the additional population. The council should not be allowing more housing unless we have the infrastructure on Twitter Share It is disingenuous to fob off all the queries below about the surgery by suggesting they are not to do with this development but a matter for the GP surgery. If you are going to build more houses, we need the infrastructure to support the additional population. The council should not be allowing more housing unless we have the infrastructure on Linkedin Email It is disingenuous to fob off all the queries below about the surgery by suggesting they are not to do with this development but a matter for the GP surgery. If you are going to build more houses, we need the infrastructure to support the additional population. The council should not be allowing more housing unless we have the infrastructure link

    It is disingenuous to fob off all the queries below about the surgery by suggesting they are not to do with this development but a matter for the GP surgery. If you are going to build more houses, we need the infrastructure to support the additional population. The council should not be allowing more housing unless we have the infrastructure

    resident asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your comments. 

    The surgery team has asked us to forward all queries regarding GP services to their mailbox. They are best placed to answer questions about GP services in the area and will address the most frequently asked questions in an updated set of FAQs.  

    They are actively seeking feedback on how the closure of the surgery will impact patients and would encourage you to complete a survey about how it might impact you. The survey is open until Thursday 19 December. We are keen to signpost people to the right place.  

    Newington Court historically contained 35 one- and two-bedroom flats. We are exploring options to build around 30 new homes, subject to planning consent. 

    You will have the opportunity to view our proposals at a public event in the new year and comment on the application once submitted.

  • Share How many parking spaces and visitor spaces will each property be allocated? This will massively impact the parking issues the village already has. How do you expect Pickford Lane to cope with an additional 60+ vehicles going up and down, against the 30+ vehicles from Advartex already and HGV’s delivering? What safety precautions will be in place for pedestrians using the lane with an additional 60+ vehicles? on Facebook Share How many parking spaces and visitor spaces will each property be allocated? This will massively impact the parking issues the village already has. How do you expect Pickford Lane to cope with an additional 60+ vehicles going up and down, against the 30+ vehicles from Advartex already and HGV’s delivering? What safety precautions will be in place for pedestrians using the lane with an additional 60+ vehicles? on Twitter Share How many parking spaces and visitor spaces will each property be allocated? This will massively impact the parking issues the village already has. How do you expect Pickford Lane to cope with an additional 60+ vehicles going up and down, against the 30+ vehicles from Advartex already and HGV’s delivering? What safety precautions will be in place for pedestrians using the lane with an additional 60+ vehicles? on Linkedin Email How many parking spaces and visitor spaces will each property be allocated? This will massively impact the parking issues the village already has. How do you expect Pickford Lane to cope with an additional 60+ vehicles going up and down, against the 30+ vehicles from Advartex already and HGV’s delivering? What safety precautions will be in place for pedestrians using the lane with an additional 60+ vehicles? link

    How many parking spaces and visitor spaces will each property be allocated? This will massively impact the parking issues the village already has. How do you expect Pickford Lane to cope with an additional 60+ vehicles going up and down, against the 30+ vehicles from Advartex already and HGV’s delivering? What safety precautions will be in place for pedestrians using the lane with an additional 60+ vehicles?

    Ticehurst resident asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your questions.

    We are in the early stages of design development, so these details are yet to be developed. The number of parking spaces will depend on the number of homes and will meet planning policy.

    As part of our design development, we will also prepare a traffic management plan that will consider issues around traffic movement.

    You'll have the opportunity to view and comment on our proposals at a public event in the new year. 

  • Share How is it logical to close a doctors surgery whilst building accommodation and bringing more people to the village I csn barely get a doctors appointment as is Have been sat at home with a throat infection for days unable to get an appointment and that is now I dread to see the state of this situation once the surgery is gone and housing has increased Shocking decision on Facebook Share How is it logical to close a doctors surgery whilst building accommodation and bringing more people to the village I csn barely get a doctors appointment as is Have been sat at home with a throat infection for days unable to get an appointment and that is now I dread to see the state of this situation once the surgery is gone and housing has increased Shocking decision on Twitter Share How is it logical to close a doctors surgery whilst building accommodation and bringing more people to the village I csn barely get a doctors appointment as is Have been sat at home with a throat infection for days unable to get an appointment and that is now I dread to see the state of this situation once the surgery is gone and housing has increased Shocking decision on Linkedin Email How is it logical to close a doctors surgery whilst building accommodation and bringing more people to the village I csn barely get a doctors appointment as is Have been sat at home with a throat infection for days unable to get an appointment and that is now I dread to see the state of this situation once the surgery is gone and housing has increased Shocking decision link

    How is it logical to close a doctors surgery whilst building accommodation and bringing more people to the village I csn barely get a doctors appointment as is Have been sat at home with a throat infection for days unable to get an appointment and that is now I dread to see the state of this situation once the surgery is gone and housing has increased Shocking decision

    Ticehurst resident asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your comments.

    We have forwarded your comments to the surgery team as they are actively seeking feedback to review their plans and update their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

    They have also asked us to encourage patients to complete a survey about how the closure of the surgery might impact you. The survey is open until Thursday 19 December. 

    Newington Court historically contained 35 one- and two-bedroom flats. We are exploring options to build around 30 new homes subject to planning consent. Our proposal will meet planning requirements. 

    You will have the opportunity to view our proposals in the new year and comment on the planning application once submitted.

  • Share Please can you share a copy of the latest annual fire risk assessment report to give some clarity over how it’s safe to use the surgery site now but it won’t be this time next year. Please can you also confirm if you own the land the Ticehurst surgery is built on as (from the land registry) it appears to be owned by Rother District Council. Please can you explain what relationship if any you have with Rother District Council. Please can you confirm whether you or Rother District Council will be remunerating the trust that runs Ticehurst surgery to surrender their lease and or leave the Ticehurst site. Thank you on Facebook Share Please can you share a copy of the latest annual fire risk assessment report to give some clarity over how it’s safe to use the surgery site now but it won’t be this time next year. Please can you also confirm if you own the land the Ticehurst surgery is built on as (from the land registry) it appears to be owned by Rother District Council. Please can you explain what relationship if any you have with Rother District Council. Please can you confirm whether you or Rother District Council will be remunerating the trust that runs Ticehurst surgery to surrender their lease and or leave the Ticehurst site. Thank you on Twitter Share Please can you share a copy of the latest annual fire risk assessment report to give some clarity over how it’s safe to use the surgery site now but it won’t be this time next year. Please can you also confirm if you own the land the Ticehurst surgery is built on as (from the land registry) it appears to be owned by Rother District Council. Please can you explain what relationship if any you have with Rother District Council. Please can you confirm whether you or Rother District Council will be remunerating the trust that runs Ticehurst surgery to surrender their lease and or leave the Ticehurst site. Thank you on Linkedin Email Please can you share a copy of the latest annual fire risk assessment report to give some clarity over how it’s safe to use the surgery site now but it won’t be this time next year. Please can you also confirm if you own the land the Ticehurst surgery is built on as (from the land registry) it appears to be owned by Rother District Council. Please can you explain what relationship if any you have with Rother District Council. Please can you confirm whether you or Rother District Council will be remunerating the trust that runs Ticehurst surgery to surrender their lease and or leave the Ticehurst site. Thank you link

    Please can you share a copy of the latest annual fire risk assessment report to give some clarity over how it’s safe to use the surgery site now but it won’t be this time next year. Please can you also confirm if you own the land the Ticehurst surgery is built on as (from the land registry) it appears to be owned by Rother District Council. Please can you explain what relationship if any you have with Rother District Council. Please can you confirm whether you or Rother District Council will be remunerating the trust that runs Ticehurst surgery to surrender their lease and or leave the Ticehurst site. Thank you

    Claire Moore asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your questions.

    The fire safety report is for internal use. Working closely with the GP surgery, we took advice from each organisation's fire team. Whilst the building is no longer considered safe for residential use, it is acceptable for patients and staff to continue to use the ground floor in the short term, with additional safety measures. To replace the walls to modern safety standards is not practically or economically viable.  

    Southern Housing is the freehold owner of the front of the site and has a long leasehold interest in the rear section of the site, which is owned by Rother District Council. Wadhurst Medical Group currently rents part of the ground floor of the rear building from Southern Housing.

    We have updated the webpage to indicate the ownership and areas of responsibility to make this clearer.

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