Conversion of existing outbuildings into an observatory and meeting spaces.
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Eastwood Observatory, sitting within an AONB (now renamed National Landscapes), near Herstmonceux in Wealden, has been the subject of a £1.2m refurbishment programme following a change of use from residential to holiday lets.
DHA has now helped take the business to the next level, after securing permission to convert existing outbuildings into an observatory and meeting spaces in the style of a traditionally constructed orangery. The main building draws on the architectural inspiration of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich.
The proposals included steps to limit light pollution, spillage and glare to comply with dark skies guidance as the site sits within the High Weald AONB. DHA successfully argued that the converted building should closely match the style of the main house, rather than take a more traditional Wealden approach as is normally required in the High Weald.
People who worked on this project
Lauren joined DHA as a graduate planner in August 2022, bringing experience from her previous role as a land consultant at Mott MacDonald. She holds a degree in Town and Country Planning from London South Bank University.
Mark is a Planning Director within the DHA's Gatwick office and regularly leads the promotion of major schemes through the planning system.
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We are particularly proud of our track record of securing planning consent for valuable community facilities on behalf of both public and private sector clients – from village halls to libraries and pre-schools.
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