Wates Developments has finalised the sale of two major parcels of residential land in West Sussex, paving the way for the construction of up to 279 new homes.

The first land parcel, situated at Foxhole Farm in Bolney, has been acquired by Cala Homes. The site has been earmarked for 200 new homes, 60 of which are designated as affordable housing. The development plans also feature a sustainable, purpose-built community centre to serve as a permanent base for Kangaroos, a well-established local charity. Wates Developments collaborated with the charity to design the facility specifically around the needs of children, teenagers, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Kangaroos currently assists over 400 people locally, delivering nearly 2,000 hours of social activities and clubs annually. This site was previously allocated for housing and community infrastructure in the Mid Sussex Local Plan review 2024.

The second site, spanning 10 acres north of Marringdean Road in Billingshurst, has been sold to MTP Developments and housing association Stonewater. The scheme will introduce 79 new homes, with 28 allocated as affordable housing, to help address local housing demand in line with regional and national planning policies.

Residential units across both West Sussex locations are designed to be net-zero carbon ready, offering shared ownership and affordable rent options. Additionally, both developments will feature publicly accessible open spaces, fully equipped play areas for children, and various socio-economic and environmental benefits for the surrounding communities.

Meryl Baker, Operations Director – Portfolio and Wates Commercial & Logistics, said: “Our purpose at Wates is to reimagine 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.

“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.”

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