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
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a further 380 homes on smaller sites around the town
Progress to date
The North East Sector (The Acres)
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the North East Sector (known as the Acres) is the first new neighbourhood to come forward
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the neighbourhood has been built by Barratt David Wilson and Bovis
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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)
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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
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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
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The planning portal for information on the North East Sector (ref: 04/01778), the North West Sector (ref: 04/02120) and smaller sites.
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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.