Our Approach to Design

We design our schemes to express an individual character of their own, to meet the needs of our residents, and to reflect the surrounding area. We understand the importance of local architecture in Haywards Heath and are looking to mark this site with a building of quality that reflects its position in the area.

McCarthy Stone has commissioned an award-winning architectural firm, On Architecture, to prepare proposals for the redevelopment of the site. Before we begin designing any proposal, our team of architects spend time carefully researching the architecture and character of the local area. This enables them to include features and materials that reflect the local identity of Haywards Heath and ensure that our plans have as minimal visual impact on the surrounding properties as possible.

We have incorporated a mixture of traditional and contemporary architectural features in the design of the development. These include contrasting herringbone and vertical brickwork, stone banding, dark uPVC windows, grey cladding, and modern balconies, to create a high-quality development that is sensitive to the local area.

We have carefully considered the scale of our proposals when designing the building, to ensure the building is proportionate to neighbouring properties. To minimise overlooking, windows towards the ends of the development and closest to the site boundary are minimised and the top floor is stepped back significantly, to reduce the perception of height in the street scene. The proposed building has also been further broken up through the inclusion of projections on the main elevations, alongside contrasting brick detailing and balconies.

The proposals have been carefully set back from the boundary to the rear, allowing for the retention of the significant tree line alongside the neighbouring car park. The proposals are also set back from Muster Green North, helping to ensure the retention of the existing green bank and its enhancement through new tree planting.