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Hollycombe development - Mayt (20th Aug 2024 - 08:22:29) What’s going on at the Hollycombe Estate? Looks like a massive development and roadworks and car parks being installed everywhere.

Re: Hollycombe development - Editor (20th Aug 2024 - 08:32:45) From SDNP planning. Refurbishment, extension and alteration to Hollycombe House including partial demolition of existing western conservatory and reinstatement of historic west wing; reinstatement of historic north wing; reinstatement of cupola; repair and refurbishment of the main house, including internal reconfiguration, restoration/replacement of external material treatments; excavation of southern terraces and construction of a subterranean bathhouse and link with sensitive landform restoration; excavation and construction of two ponds and surface water drainage works in South Park; excavation and construction of a ground source heat pump array at West Park; and implementation of a comprehensive hard and soft landscaping scheme within the Registered Park and Garden.

Re: Hollycombe development - M (20th Aug 2024 - 09:15:19) The parking goes on and on and on... They are expecting a massive amount of visitors... what will they be doing there? It must be more than just Visitors looking round.

Re: Hollycombe development - liz (20th Aug 2024 - 13:37:22) I believe the parking is temporary, for contractors, with the valley to be reinstated.

Re: Hollycombe development - Juan (20th Aug 2024 - 18:49:45) Just a little extension then!!

Re: Hollycombe development - Paul2 (21st Aug 2024 - 10:54:03) The parking is massive! No way that's temporary, it literally is highway quality!! I saw online this started with the installation of a heat pump (how green!) and I personally reckon it will end up as multiple apartments.

Re: Hollycombe development - Carol West (6th Sep 2024 - 20:49:01) I’ve been passing this site regularly and the parking, which stretches on forever, is beyond what’s needed for contractors. It smacks to me of underlying reasoning in putting in that level of parking. Theres no way that’ll be returned to grass and lawn, as its premium quality parking spaces that’s looking pretty permanent to me. This parking denotes huge development, as in a huge hotel complex, apartments or some kind of venue requiring that level of parking. It would be nice if local people were honestly informed of what’s going on.

Re: Hollycombe development - Dave (7th Sep 2024 - 05:00:29) For goodness sake, look at the planning application on the local authority planning page, it’s all there. So much unnecessary fear and nonsense on this.

Re: Hollycombe development - M (7th Sep 2024 - 09:23:52) Totally agree Dave, I wish people would just do a bit of research and find out what is happening before spouting "fake news". The planning application for the main work is here: planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=S485S1TUJP200&activeTab=summary There are many others relating to other works. The applicant, Ropemaker Properties Ltd, appear to be an offshoot of BP Pension Trustees Ltd so if you're really interested they would be the people to ask your questions to. If you're really intrigued why not go down and speak to the site manager, I'm pretty sure they would answer your questions!

Re: Hollycombe development - Paul2 (8th Sep 2024 - 18:27:19) @ Dave and M - the point is that the works already carried out are inconsistent and a magnitude greater than the items listed on the planning application. Some of us can read, and have already checked the PP before commenting.

Re: Hollycombe development - Steve miller (8th Sep 2024 - 19:36:19) My. Thank you for the link. Anyone interested in understanding the history of Hollycombe House over the last couple of centuries, will find the information contained in this planning application quite fascinating. There is obviously some very serious money being invested in the current development. Does anyone know what use the property is intended for once work is completed?

Re: Hollycombe development - Pete (12th Sep 2024 - 08:04:13) Dave- Paul 2 is quite right looking through the plans there is no mention of the acres of tarmac parking that are now covering the north lawn, it is massive so whatever its going to be they are expecting lots of vehicles, should make driving in and around lophook even more of a joy.

Re: Hollycombe development - Joe (12th Sep 2024 - 10:20:29) There are postings on Facebook about this and a lady who works at the Hollycombe steam fair swears it is a private individual who owns the place and he will answer questions etc. Obviously planning transgressions must be reported.

Re: Hollycombe development - Steve miller (12th Sep 2024 - 14:20:56) It is obvious that despite the helpful link posted above, few people posting comments here have actually bothered to look at the planning application. In particular people concerned about the parking provision should read the construction management plan and study the logistics drawing which clearly shows a very sizeable temporary parking area for the duration of the works which are estimated to take around 2 years. This is obviously a very sizeable (and expensive) project which will require the attendance of a large workforce and numerous specialist sub contractors. I remain curious about the eventual planned use of the building once the work is completed.

Re: Hollycombe development - M (12th Sep 2024 - 15:20:04) There is plans for the temporary car park, temporary buildings, truck wash etc etc you just have to read through all the reams and reams of planning papers. It's all been approved. I think some people are overwhelmed with the scale and size of the refurbishment and can't be bothered to read all the paperwork so decide to shout untruths. If someone wants to spend that much money refurbishing Hollycombe House then they should be applauded. Any concerns individuals have should be directed to the site manager and the SDNP Planners, not pushing fake news on local social media. I can just imagine what the new owners must think if they happen to read it...... what a load of uneducated nimbies!

Re: Hollycombe development - Paul2 (30th Oct 2024 - 14:55:24) Having passed the Hollycombe development - and spoken to the contractors as the 'brightest crayon in the box' M suggested ... The scale of the development no longer appears in keeping with what was planned. The car park is permanent, not temporary - and isn't set out as residential. It's a commercial layout (minimal hard landscaping). There is also now a new 3 storey building being built - it looks like a residential block of approximately 20-30 bedrooms in size. So my question is this: will this turn out to be a retrospective appeal for a hotel, or to retain as a purpose-built religious facility with on-site accommodation for attendees?

Re: Hollycombe development - Ian (30th Oct 2024 - 17:27:37) Paul2. Fake news! If there is a breach of planning (which would hardly be un-noticed or un-reported) then they will simply be compelled to undo their breaches. There is a lot of ill informed ignorance on this development!

Re: Hollycombe development - Paul2 (30th Oct 2024 - 17:48:48) Ian, there is little value in retorting 'fake news' when anyone can see what is going on by simply looking over the hedge. So come on - enlighten me, what is your take on the development and it's purpose? It's easy to criticise. Now try being constructive and inform the debate.

Re: Hollycombe development - Ian (30th Oct 2024 - 18:32:05) Easy Paul2, do what I did a make a few phone calls to planning office and South Downs national park. Numbers are online!

Re: Hollycombe development - M (30th Oct 2024 - 21:35:34) Well Paul I'm glad you took my advice, I'll take your "crayon" comment as a compliment, but imagine it wasn't meant as one. Only thing is you've not enlightened us as to what the site manager told you! Come on, do tell as we're all intrigued as to whether illegal happenings are going on or not? If they didn't inform you then how about contacting SDNPA Planning and then oming back to us and pass on your findings?

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