Latest Questions
1. Why is Brookleigh being developed?
The land that makes up Brookleigh was allocated in the Mid Sussex District Plan (adopted March 2018) as a strategic mixed use allocation. It is part of the broader Burgess Hill Growth Programme. In October 2019, outline planning consent was granted (DM/18/5114). The planning application can be accessed on Mid Sussex District Council's planning register
2. How is the scheme being funded?
The land that makes up Brookleigh was allocated in the Mid Sussex District Plan (adopted March 2018) as a strategic mixed use allocation. It is part of the broader Burgess Hill Growth Programme. In October 2019, outline planning consent was granted (DM/18/5114). The planning application can be accessed on Mid Sussex planning register
3. Who is delivering the scheme and who is Homes England?
Launched in early 2018, Homes England is the Government's national housing agency, set up as one of the key steps towards delivering new homes in the UK. We will seek development partners to work with us to bring forward the scheme, the first of which is Countryside Properties.
4. Who is leading the regeneration of Burgess Hill?
NewRiver are leading on the regeneration of the town centre. There are also a number of other developers working on further regeneration projects around the town, these include Homes England, Glenbeigh, Persimmon and Croudace. Mid Sussex District Council as the local planning authority has the central role to play in each of the regeneration projects in Burgess Hill.