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Biddenden Close Homes: Work Starts on 5 Langney Rentals
Work has begun on five affordable rented homes on a former garage court in Biddenden Close, Langney. First approved in 2018, they are now due in summer 2027.
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Planning
Eastbourne Local Plan Consultation: Have Your Say by 13 Nov
The final Eastbourne Local Plan consultation is open until 5pm on 13 November. Where the new homes would go, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, and how to make a comment that counts.
House prices
Eastbourne House Prices Up £3,999, Biggest Rise Since 2023
The average Eastbourne home reached £254,636 in July, a £3,999 jump and the sharpest monthly rise in three years. Prices are still 13% below their 2022 peak.
Housing
Eastbourne rough sleeping: £1.5m award to expand support
Eastbourne Borough Council has won more than £1.5m over three years for work on rough sleeping. Last autumn's official count found 29 people on the streets.
Housing
Old Orchard Road court site: 30 council flats by autumn 2028
Trinity Homes has started work on the former magistrates court site in Eastbourne town centre: 30 flats for social rent, car free, finished by autumn 2028.
House prices
Eastbourne house prices down £9,629 as Lewes and Rother rise
The average Eastbourne home sold for £251,811 in June, down 3.7% on the year. Only Hastings fell faster in East Sussex, and the neighbours are ranked below.