Rother DC Housing Company unveils new homes within first major housing project at Battle, East Sussex

Over 120 local residents and house hunters took the opportunity to explore the new homes coming to the ‘Tapestry at Blackfriars’ in Battle, East Sussex during a special event at Battle Memorial Hall on 24 October 2025.

The public event, organised by Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC), unveiled the 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom, low-carbon, energy efficient homes currently under construction at the development – its name inspired by the Bayeaux Tapestry which tells the story of the Norman Conquest of 1066 which sealed Battle’s place in British history.

The event marked another major achievement for RDCHC which, in partnership with Rother District Council, Places for People (PfP), and with vital funding from Homes England, is successfully delivering its first major housing project at Tapestry at Blackfriars. The 200-home development, comprising 130 homes acquired by PfP as affordable tenures, is the first to be delivered by RDCHC and the largest such development rural Rother has seen for over 10 years.

“We were bowled over by the number of people who called in to discover more about the new homes coming to Battle.  The event marked an exciting milestone for Rother DC Housing Company and our partners as we release the first homes for sale and look forward to completion of the first properties, ahead of schedule, early in the new year,” said Richard Thomas, Chair of Rother DC Housing Company.

“Along with the family homes that are for sale through our sales agent, Regenta, we’re especially proud to have retained such a large proportion of homes for shared ownership and affordable rent. This will ensure members of the local community, as well as those on the housing waiting list, benefit from high quality and genuinely affordable homes.”

Home builders, Greymoor Construction, provided visitors with details about the site layout, building designs and construction schedule as work progresses towards full completion in the autumn of 2027.

Mark Roberts, Commercial Director of Greymoor Construction, said: “It was a real pleasure to meet and engage with the local community, many of whom have helped shape this development over recent months. All welcomed the significant progress being made on site and, as our building schedule advances at pace, it is exciting to begin meeting the first potential home buyers.”

Places for People (PfP), the UK’s leading social enterprise, was on hand to highlight affordable housing options. John Kerr, Regional Managing Director for Places for People Developments, South East commented: “Our team met so many people who value living in such a wonderful part of East Sussex but who had lost faith in being able to afford to live there. It was so rewarding to be able to signpost people from all walks of life on shared ownership and affordable rented products.”

Lorna Ford CEO of Rother District Council speaking at the event said: “We are incredibly proud of the homes that have been built at Blackfriars, made possible through strong partnerships between the public and private sector bodies. At one time it looked like the scheme would solely comprise homes for the open market, so we are delighted that Rother DC Housing Company was able to restore 130 affordable homes back into the scheme – an incredible achievement that will help meet local demand for high quality housing.”

To find out more and register interest visit: Tapestry Life