The site was marketed on the open market in
2025 and two offers were received. Both offers were conditional on
a widening of the permitted use stated in the long lease.
The lease has a restrictive ‘Permitted Use’,
restricting use of the property to Use Class B1 B1(a) (b) (c) (a =
office) (b = R&D) & (C=industrial processes compatible with
a residential area). These uses are compatible with the
‘employment use’ allocation for Site 6 in the current
Local Plan.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2026
Decision due: 6 Feb 2026 by Chief Operating Officer
Contact: Rebecca Lewis, Head of Estate Management and Disposal Email: rebecca.lewis@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07955 312371.