Housing in Horley

Housing in Horley - what we promised, our progress to date and our future plans.

Aims

• to deliver 2,600 new homes 
• to provide a range of dwelling types and sizes to meet local needs, including both market and affordable housing 
• to ensure high quality sustainable new development

What we promised

New neighbourhoods

• Two new neighbourhoods in the north of the town, including:
• 710 new homes on land to the north of Langshott, called the North East Sector
• 1,570 new homes on land off Meath Green Lane, called the North West Sector  
• 25% of homes to be 'affordable' 
• on-site facilities and services for both new and existing residents 

Small sites

• a further 380 homes on smaller sites around the town 

Progress to date

The North East Sector (The Acres) 

• the North East Sector (known as the Acres) is the first new neighbourhood to come forward

• the neighbourhood has been built by Barratt David Wilson and Bovis

• All 718 new homes have been constructed and are now fully occupied

• a variety of facilities are being delivered as part of the neighbourhood, as the build progresses, including:
  • a neighbourhood centre with shops and a new community hall
  • a primary school
  • open space and play areas
  • a link road
  • cycle and pedestrian routes

The North West Sector (Westvale Park)

• the North West Sector (known as Westvale Park) is the second of the planned new neighbourhoods

• outline planning permission for the North West Sector was granted in December 2014 following the completion of a section 106 legal agreement
• the section 106 agreement secures over £40m of infrastructure and service improvements for Horley
• the North West Sector is being built by four main development partners: Crest Nicholson, A2Dominion, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon
• works commenced in 2015 and the neighbourhood will take about 10 years to build
• when complete the North West Sector will include:
  • 1,570 market and affordable homes
  • a primary school
  • a community hall
  • local shops
  • sites for a place of worship, medical centre, pub/restaurant and employment space
  • new open space and play facilities

 Smaller sites

• a number of smaller sites around the town have been developed. Examples of some of the schemes include: Coopers Lodge on Massetts Road, 6-18 Station Road and The Grange on Bonehurst Road

See also

• The planning portal for information on the North East Sector (ref: 04/01778), the North West Sector (ref: 04/02120) and smaller sites.   

• help to buy for information on getting on the property ladder.

• Anvil Court project focus provides information on a new specialist housing scheme for older people in the North East Sector.
• Information from the Consortium on the north west sector, Horley, can be found here.
• Information on properties for sale in the North West Sector, known as West Vale, can be found at Crest Nicholson, Taylor Wimpey, and Charles Church.