Hundreds of houses could be built on farmland near Uckfield.

Housing developers have approached Uckfield Town Council to begin talks on building up to 300 houses on two possible sites.

Bird-in-Eye Farm and Harlands Farm have been earmarked for potential development as part of the Wealden Local Plan for future housing.

The plan, still in its consultation period, will provide a blueprint for the future shape of the district.

Harlands Farm already has about 500 homes built on it but more houses could be on the way.

Officers have recommended a target of 3,300 homes to be built in the Wealden area, concentrated mainly in Hailsham but taking in Polegate, Crowborough and Uckfield.

Town councillor Stanley French said: "It is very much in the early stages of discussion.

"The companies and developers did come to us and show us a presentation but nothing has been decided."

If the scheme goes ahead, bosses at property developer Persimmon Homes have said the company will also strengthen flood defences in the town.