Having secured a £6.5m housing investment for the town from the Government, the proposed delivery of 5,000 homes will not only help meet local housing need but will also support economic growth by providing new accommodation for those seeking to work in the local area.

Around 3,500 of the 5,000 homes are scheduled to be delivered through the Northern Arc project (the first planning applications have now been received). This significant development will not just deliver high quality homes, but will also deliver a large number of community benefits including:

• new schools
• a centre for community sport and leisure
• play areas and green spaces.

There is a strong commitment to provide affordable housing in Burgess Hill, with over 1,000 affordable homes incorporated in the proposals, including discount market and shared ownership properties to help families get on the housing ladder. This will also include sheltered housing for older residents to respond to increased life expectancies and adult social care needs.

Housing delivery in Burgess Hill is already taking place, with planning permission and construction for the first 1,325 homes already underway at sites such as Keymer Tileworks, Fairbridge Way and Kings Way.