Two residential developments in West Sussex that could collectively deliver up to 279 new homes have moved a step closer after Wates Developments completed the sale of two strategic sites.
The first site, at Foxhole Farm in Bolney, has been sold to Cala Homes and includes plans for 200 homes, with 60 designated as affordable housing.
The scheme will also deliver a purpose-built community centre and “home for life” facility for local SEND charity Kangaroos, which supports more than 400 children, teenagers and adults across the area through social clubs and activities.
The Foxhole Farm site was allocated for housing and community facilities in the Mid Sussex Local Plan review in response to local housing demand.
NET ZERO CARBON READY
A second 10-acre site north of Marringdean Road in Billingshurst has been sold to MTP Developments and housing association Stonewater.
Plans for the site include 79 homes, 28 of which will be affordable, alongside publicly accessible green space and play areas.
Wates said both developments will deliver net zero carbon ready homes, with a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership options available.
SUSTAINABLE HOMES
Meryl Baker (main picture, inset), Operations Director – Portfolio and Wates Commercial & Logistics at Wates Developments, says: “Our purpose at Wates is to create places where people can thrive, and that’s exactly what they will be able to do at the sites in Bolney and Billingshurst.
“The land offers a great opportunity to deliver sustainable homes in a sustainable location.
“We’re especially proud to have partnered with Kangaroos to develop their new ‘home for life’ and remain excited to see this facility come to life.”
She adds: “Completing on the sale of these sites is testimony to the expertise of our in-house land and planning teams – from the prime quality of land we secure through to achieving outline planning consent – alongside the strong relationships we have with landowners, our partners and developers.”
The transactions continue Wates Developments’ recent activity across Sussex as housebuilders and housing associations continue to seek strategic land opportunities in areas with strong underlying housing demand.
