Martello Developments: Building Quality Homes in East Sussex
Martello Developments is a local property development company based in Rye. With a focus on building high-quality residential developments, we aim to provide much-needed housing across East Sussex and Kent.
The Story So Far…
Effective community engagement is essential in planning any new development. Martello Developments is committed to involving local voices every step of the way.
While Martello is familiar to many in the Rye area, it remains a priority to connect with local residents, businesses, and councillors about these new housing proposals.
Martello invites input from everyone—ideas, feedback, and suggestions—ensuring that the plans reflect as much community input as possible.
Winter 2023/Spring 2024
Project Initiated
Summer/Autumn 2024
Planning performance agreement
Planning performance agreement with Rother District Council and design development/iterations
November 2024-January 2025
Conclude planning performance agreement
Conclude planning performance agreement with Rother District Council and undertake further stakeholder and public engagement
February-May 2025
Design development and iterations based on feedback, technical studies undertaken
May-June 2025
Planning applications submitted
June- September 2025
Planning application under consideration by Rother District Council
Approx September 2025
Planning application decision
Meet the Project Team
The Martello team, led by David, Chris, Alex, and Heidi, has been collaborating on these proposals with a range of leading professionals. Supporting them are key consultants and experts:
Martello Developments is a local property development company based in Rye
focused on building a curated selection of high-quality residential developments throughout East Sussex and Kent.
Whaleback offers exceptional town planning services from our Brighton, Hove, Winchester, and Midhurst offices. Our expert consultants skillfully tackle complex planning challenges, delivering innovative solutions that honor the unique qualities of diverse landscapes, including the South Downs.
RX Architects are an award-winning practice in East Sussex. Defined by the Rye Bay and Hastings coastline we deliver innovative projects from the South coast to the High Weald and beyond. We specialise in great design, strongly influenced by a sense of place.
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At Silverstone Communications, we create positive and open engagement between stakeholders across planning, development and infrastructure projects.