PROPOSALS for a major housing development could be challenged by a town council.

Lewes District Council approved plans for the 450-home Lower Hoddern Farm scheme in Peacehaven last month despite overwhelming resistance from residents, who opposed it for a number of reasons.

The most common argument is the traffic pollution to the A259 coast road, which is already one of the busiest stretches in the area.

Now Peacehaven Town Council has said its chiefs are “disappointed” by the decision to approve the Lower Hoddern Farm development, and they are considering appealing it.

A statement given to The Argus says there are “particular concerns in relation to the volume of traffic” on the A259.

Town Councillor Ann Harrison could not reveal much, but said: “I think there are flaws in the development.”

Barratt Homes, the housebuilder behind the development, has promised 143 homes to be built, with a further 307 in later stages of the project.

At the planning meeting at the Meridian Centre in Peacehaven last month, the 100-odd angry residents were told they about a £1.2 million transport plan that will see the new homeowners get free bus passes, cycle vouchers and have electric car chargers in place to tackle the traffic pollution issue. The cash is from a community infrastructure levy.

Barratt Homes has also been in talks with Brighton and Hove Buses over improving the 12X service by running it every 15 minutes rather than 20.

A spokesman for Peacehaven Town Council said: “Peacehaven Town Council is disappointed by the planning decision made by Lewes District Council.

“Peacehaven Town Council is considering an appeal against this decision based on concerns about the infrastructure in an around Peacehaven. There are particular concerns in relation to the volume of traffic on the A259.”