Brookleigh has reached another major milestone.

Master developer Homes England has signed building leases with housebuilders The Hill Group and Bellway to deliver the latest phases of the development in Burgess Hill.

Phase 1c – being delivered by award-winning housebuilder Hill - will provide 270 homes, along with a 60-bed extra care facility and affordable accommodation for older residents, to meet local housing need.

At the heart of the plans will be a new neighbourhood centre with shops and retail opportunities, a dedicated community centre, an adaptable public space to host pop-up events, cycleways, footpaths and greenways, including the next part of the Green Circle, along with the Eastern Park, complete with a multi-use games area.

Mansion Gardens – being built by Bellway on the site of the former Woodfield House - will provide 30 homes, 30% of which will be affordable housing. This is in addition to the 247 homes under construction by Bellway at Fallow Wood View to the south of Woodfield House, adding to the existing neighbourhood being created.

Graham Hyslop, Director of Projects (Large Sites) at Homes England, said: "Signing the building leases for the two latest phases of the Brookleigh masterplan is a major milestone for the team, and we're looking forward to both The Hill Group and Bellway starting on site in due course."

It is anticipated that Hill and Bellway will begin on site in 2026.

Some important road improvements will happen locally this month. Here's what this means for people who live in the area.

Between 15 June and 19 June, Homes England's contractor Sisk will undertake surfacing work to Holmbush Avenue, which forms an important connection through and around the Brookleigh development.

There will be no vehicular access during the times of the works, however, pedestrian access will be maintained. Please see below for more information.

Why are these improvements happening?

This work will complete the final surface for the road, which provides access to Brookleigh, supports the new bus service which launched last month, and connects with other roads and walking and cycling links. Together this aims to significantly improve the look and feel of this area.

When and where are these improvements happening?

The work will mostly happen across four evenings to minimise disruption. Some daytime work will take place on 15 June, with access to Holmbush Avenue restricted between 7.30am and 5pm.

15 June, 7.30am – 5pm: Contractors will prepare raised tables at the Isaacs Avenue junction with Holmbush Avenue and near the traffic signal junction. They will also mark out the carriageway and lay the first section of new road surface from Isaacs Avenue junction onto Holmbush Avenue. This junction will close, with access to Holmbush Avenue restricted and Isaacs Avenue blocked off until the road reopens at 5pm.

Buses will be diverted along Maple Drive, which will be the nearest location for boarding and alighting, as buses will not serve Brookleigh during the closure. Buses will follow the normal route and timetable before and after the closure on 15 June.

Please note that at the times listed below, traffic management lane closures will feature on Isaacs Lane, with access restricted to Holmbush Avenue, Eastbridge Avenue and Isaacs Avenue.

Night works (all 7pm to 5.30am)

16 June: Contractors will prepare raised table and side-road entrance areas, mark out the carriageway, lay a new road surface from Isaacs Avenue junction onto Holmbush Avenue up to Eastbridge Avenue and reopen the road at 5.30am.

17 June: Contractors will prepare and resurface the left-hand lane between Eastbridge Avenue and the Holmbush Avenue traffic lights, before reopening the road at 5.30am.

18 June: Contractors will prepare and resurface the right-hand lane between Eastbridge Avenue and the Holmbush Avenue traffic lights.

19 June: Contractors will finish the surfacing work at the side road junctions and allow the surface to cool before reopening the completed road.

We appreciate residents' understanding during these improvements. Please be reassured that our teams will do everything possible to minimise noise and disruption during this period.

What do residents need to do?

As explained above, the area is inaccessible to vehicles whilst the works are taking place. Residents will not be able to park anywhere along Holmbush Avenue from 9 June until after the work completes on 20 June to allow teams to prepare the area for the work to start on time. The contractor will ensure access for emergency services remains unaffected during this period.

How to get in touch

If you need to discuss emergency access during the works, please contact the site team on 07436 112 069 so they can help make the necessary arrangements.

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Brookleigh has had a busy first half of 2026, with progress made across new homes, green spaces, transport, and community facilities. Below, you'll find a summary of the latest updates from Homes England and our development partners.

You can also read the full newsletter via the link at the end of this article.

Building a growing community

As the development grows, so does the number of ways residents can get involved, stay informed, and help shape what comes next. Your voice is important to the growth of Brookleigh as part of Burgess Hill. The year began with the first Brookleigh Residents' Forum, which brought neighbours, developer partners and local organisations together to share updates and discuss priorities. Residents raised practical issues such as match‑day parking, progress at Freeks Lane, and ideas for building a stronger sense of community. These conversations are already helping to shape next steps across the site.

The next Residents' Forum will take place on Monday 13 July at 6pm, hosted at Burgess Hill Town FC. It's an open invitation to come along, hear updates, and share your experiences of living at Brookleigh.

Updates from our developer partners

Across the development, our partners continue to make progress.

• The Hill Group has received planning permission for Phase 1C, which includes 270 new homes made up of extra care flats for older residents, shared ownership housing, and many other properties for private sale. You'll also be able to look forward to a new neighbourhood centre, shops, a community hub, and easy access to the Eastern Parkland. Hill are targeting a start date later in the year.

• Vistry Group / Countryside Partnerships are completing the final homes in Phase 2 (Oakhurst), with more private and affordable homes coming across Phases 2 and 3. New bus stops and shelters are now in place to support the updated transport network, and the northern play area is also coming soon.
• Bellway is preparing to start work on Mansion Gardens, a development of 30 homes. Footpaths and cycleways at Fallow Wood View are also progressing, helping to connect residents to the wider Green Circle transport network.

We like how these updates show our ongoing aim to create a mixed, well‑connected neighbourhood at Brookleigh, where people at different stages of life can make their home.

New bus services launched

New bus services launched

Transport remains a key priority for Brookleigh, and May saw the launch of the new funded by Homes England and operated by Compass Travel.

The 38 Service runs Monday to Saturday, with buses up to every 30 minutes, providing easy access to Burgess Hill Town Centre and the railway station. A dedicated school route also operates during the morning and afternoon peaks.

The '38 Flex' Service replaces the former flexibus and offers on‑demand travel during off‑peak hours, including Sundays and public holidays. Residents can book journeys using the new Brookleigh 38 Flex app, while the main Compass Travel app provides timetables, fares and service updates.

These services are an important step in making everyday travel easier and supporting more sustainable journeys around Burgess Hill. You can read our recent news article if you want to find out a bit more about the launch of the bus services.

Green spaces and active travel

Work continues on the Green Circle, the walking, cycling and bridleway route that will link Brookleigh with the wider Burgess Hill network. Work is ready to progress at Freeks Lane, where Bellway is upgrading the existing Public Right of Way to create a safer, more accessible route alongside Bedelands Nature Reserve. Once complete, residents will be able to enjoy a continuous, traffic‑free route through Brookleigh and Burgess Hill.

Alongside this, Homes England is progressing the four Mobility Corridors to give improved walking and cycling routes connecting Brookleigh to Burgess Hill Town Centre and local stations. Designs have been refined following resident feedback, and West Sussex County Council will be consulting on the updated proposals in the coming weeks.

Sport, leisure and education

Other important community news relates to the Brookleigh Primary School and the Arc sports facility. There's lots to look forward to.

Proposals for Brookleigh Primary School have received unanimous planning approval at MSDC's recent planning committee. Homes England will deliver the school, but it will sit within the Phase 1C area and become a key part of this area of Brookleigh.

As we knew it would, the Arc sports and leisure facility has quickly become a key part of Brookleigh life. We have plans to mark the Arc's successful opening and its key role in the community with a celebratory opening event in September 2026. Look out for more details.

We'll keep you updated on progress in future news updates, social posts, and newsletter editions.

Read the full newsletter and stay connected

You can explore all these updates, including detailed project information, images, and links, in the full Brookleigh Community Newsletter (Issue 20, June 2026).

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Brookleigh residents will now benefit from improved public transport with the introduction of the new 38 and '38 Flex' bus services, starting from Monday, 11th May 2026.

Funded by Homes England and operated by Compass Travel, the services have been developed to support the growing community and make travel around Burgess Hill more convenient, including easy access to the Town Centre and Railway Station. Read on for a summary of what you need to know.

This exciting progress was made possible by strong partnership work, as with everything growing here at Brookleigh. Homes England has worked closely with West Sussex County Council (WSCC), providing the initial funding to start the service, along with ongoing funding for the wider Public Transport Strategy.  

Compass Travel: Moving residents in the right direction

Compass Travel has operated bus services in Burgess Hill for many years, meaning they know the area and local transport infrastructure well. They have lots of experience with digital demand-responsive transport (DDRT), which is the on-demand, flexible bus service for travel at off-peak times that works alongside the timetabled peak time service.

Easy travel, when you need it. You'll find out more below about why this is a great fit for Brookleigh.

Two bus services to meet residents' needs

The peak time 38 Bus Service

Initially, the bus service will be a 'hail & ride' service while works are still planned for the road surfaces and bus stop areas.

During peak times, Monday to Saturday, the 38 Service runs as a fixed, timetabled schedule. The buses operate up to every 30 minutes and serve all stops along the route, meaning residents have easy and convenient access to Burgess Hill Town Centre, the Railway Station and other local destinations.

In addition, the route includes a dedicated AM and PM timetabled School Service to The Triangle, serving St Paul's Catholic College.

How do I travel, and do I need to book?

We want to make travel as easy as possible.

Adult single fares are £2.40 (return £4.60), with contactless or cash payment accepted as normal when you get on the bus. In addition to the Compass Travel website, the bus service is supported by the Compass Travel app, where you can conveniently check the full timetable, costs (including concessions and travel passes), and other service information.

The app is downloadable at: www.compass-travel.co.uk/download-our-app

The off-peak '38 Flex' Service

During off-peak hours, including Sundays and Public Holidays, demand for any bus service varies. But, as we know, people still need to travel and stay connected!

At these times, the service switches to the '38 Flex' model, allowing residents to book journeys to and from anywhere within the defined Burgess Hill zone, including all stops served by the timetabled service. This service is a more comprehensive replacement of the previous 'flexibus' service.

This flexible approach helps support a wider range of journeys, particularly for those travelling at quieter times of day or to destinations not covered by the fixed route.

How do I book?

Again, ease and flexibility of travel are key. Passengers who used the old 'flexibus' service will be used to the idea of booking local travel when they need it.

All users will need to download the 'Brookleigh 38 Flex' app. This app is dedicated to booking and managing journeys on the '38 Flex' Service (separate from the Compass Travel app) and is downloadable from the iPhone or Android stores.

Connecting a growing neighbourhood

As Brookleigh continues to grow, the introduction of the 38 and '38 Flex' Service is making everyday travel more accessible – just as it should be.

The combination of fixed and flexible travel options aims to provide convenient, reliable choices throughout the week. As a resident, whether you're travelling for work, school, shopping or leisure, your base at Brookleigh connects you strongly to Burgess Hill and beyond.

Find out more

• Compass Travel service information: www.compass-travel.co.uk
• Compass Travel app: www.compass-travel.co.uk/download-our-app
• Compass Travel contact: email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or phone (01903 690025)
• 'Brookleigh 38 Flex' app: available on iPhone and Android stores

Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) has signed a conditional agreement to form a partnership with owners of the Martlets Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill, NewRiver Reit plc (NRR).

The agreement means that if key conditions are satisfied, the redevelopment will commence during the summer of 2026.

This agreement has been achieved in the face of tough commercial conditions in the construction and retail markets.

For further information and updates visit www.midsussex.gov.uk

From Friday 24th October 2025 to 28 November, West Sussex County Council is holding a period of public engagement where you will have a chance to submit your views on the current designs and influence the future of active travel in Burgess Hill.

Victoria Business Park access and connectivity Public Engagement | Your Voice West Sussex

Further information on the programme can be found here:

Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Scheme Phase One | Your Voice West Sussex

A new state-of-the-art outdoor sporting facility is now open in Burgess Hill.

Officially named The Arc and developed in partnership with Homes England, the newly developed centre represents an investment in health, wellbeing and community connection in Burgess Hill. It will provide accessible, high-quality spaces for sport and recreation for communities and sport clubs both in the local area, and more widely across Mid Sussex.

The Arc supports development opportunities for young people and adults by providing inclusive facilities for

• A floodlit 3G football pitch
• An artificial grass rugby pitch
• A modern changing facility
• Three junior natural turf football pitches
• A full-sized natural turf football pitch
• An artificial cricket wicket with a turf outfield

Leader of the Council, Councillor Robert Eggleston, said "The Arc is a fantastic addition to Burgess Hill and a testament to what can be achieved through strong partnerships and a commitment to community development.

"The new sporting facility has been designed by the local community for the local community, ensuring it becomes a valued and integral part of local life. We're excited to see it become a hub for sport, health, wellbeing and connection."

Located on an 8.6-hectare site, The Arc is part of the Brookleigh development, which is providing 3,500 homes (30% affordable), public spaces, infrastructure and community facilities in Mid Sussex.

Neil Miller, Head of Development (South) at Homes England, said, "Brookleigh is providing a sustainable new community in Mid Sussex, and The Arc plays an important role in this, we look forward to seeing it enjoyed by the local community."

The outdoor sporting facility has been funded in part through developer contributions (known as Section 106) ensuring that the new community centre is directly supported by local development, building meaningful connections with the community and a sense of shared ownership from the very beginning.

It has also been developed through extensive consultation with the local sporting community, Sport England and National Sporting Governing Bodies.

The Arc has already received 22 different club bookings from September to the end of April. Bookings have been placed by a variety of clubs including Burgess Hill Football Club and Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club, who have confirmed fixtures at the new facility, which will remain open year-round.

The Arc will be operated by leading social enterprise Places Leisure, who also manage three other leisure facilities in the district.

To find out more or to book the facility, visit https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/the-arc/.

The first section of the Western Link Road at Brookleigh, known locally as West End Farm Avenue, is now open West End Farm Avenue, a key new transport connection for Brookleigh's new residents, the wider community and local businesses across Burgess Hill and beyond, has opened connecting the A2300 in the north and Jane Murray Way in the south. Jackson Civil Engineering has carried out these works, completing their first of three phases of works on this new connection at Brookleigh. 

The new route will provide access to homes at Brookleigh and future community facilities such as the Arc Centre for Outdoor Sports, opening in Autumn this year. The road incorporates a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists which will tie into the wider network of footways and cycleways being delivered as part of the Brookleigh scheme. It will form part of a longer spine road stretching east to west across Brookleigh with new roundabouts and junctions at the intersections with the existing highways. Head of Development for Homes England, Neil Miller, said: "Alongside building new homes, delivering infrastructure to support the growing and existing community is key to our approach at Brookleigh. West End Farm Avenue will be a crucial new link for residents, leisure users, and local businesses, improving connectivity as Brookleigh is being built."

Mid Sussex District Council Leader, Cllr Robert Eggleston said: 

"The Council has been working closely with Homes England to ensure the early delivery of essential infrastructure alongside new homes at Brookleigh. This proactive approach helps create a well-connected, inclusive community from the outset. 

"The road design includes a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists on both sides, encouraging active travel and making it easier for people to move around safely and sustainably. By investing in infrastructure early, we're not just building homes—we're laying the foundations for a vibrant, accessible neighbourhood where people can thrive." 

Burgess Hill Business Parks Association CEO Richard Cox highlighted the vital connectivity benefits that this will bring for local businesses: 

"Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) welcomes this new addition to the road infrastructure surrounding the town. Vehicles destined for the Victoria Business Park will now be able to access Jane Murray Way directly from the link to the A2300 which will reduce journey times for work and importantly increase the efficiency of logistics operations into and out of our main business park. The town benefits greatly from its proximity to the A23, making it an attractive proposition for business. This will greatly improve that connectivity." 

As well as the connectivity benefits, the road will improve safety with the new roundabout helping separate residential and school traffic from freight traffic.

Alongside the opening of this section of road, Jackson Civil Engineering has recently submitted planning applications for phases two and three of the Western Bridge and Link Road. These proposals include works to provide a new link road, bridge, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure between the newly constructed A2300 Roundabout and the proposed new central road through Brookleigh. These applications are available to view on the MSDC Planning Portal here by searching for the references: DM/25/1128 and DM/25/0109. 

Once complete, Homes England's flagship Brookleigh development, which lies to the north of Burgess Hill, will provide 3,500 homes (with 30% affordable housing), new schools, a new employment hub, public parks, and three neighbourhood centres. Good progress is being made on site with both Bellway and Vistry having welcomed their first residents at their Fallow Wood View and Oakhurst sites. For more information and all the latest updates, please visit the Brookleigh project website: www.burgesshill.net/housing/brookleigh and Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Brookleigh.BH/ 

The Institute of Development Studies and Natural England have researched opportunities for people's engagement to support the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in the housebuilding sector. As part of this Brookleigh featured as a case study in the research, the full report can be found here: 

Panattoni, the world's largest privately owned industrial developer, has announced the letting of a 22,500 sq ft unit at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill to Austin Racing.

Austin Racing has signed a 10-year lease for the facility, and will use the space to enhance the delivery of motorcycle and electric go kart parts in the Southeast and beyond. This will help expand Austin Racing's operations, streamline production and distribution, and support the growing demand for its products. It will also create job opportunities in the region, driving the economic growth of Burgess Hill and the surrounding areas.

The specialist motorcycle exhaust and electric go kart chassis manufacturer was founded in 2015 and is the first company worldwide to offer handmade Grand Prix F1 technology inconel exhaust systems to bike race teams as well as retail customers.

Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, launched last summer as a speculative development, is a mid-box last-mile logistics park. As part of Panattoni's commitment to sustainability, the park offers state-of-the-art sustainable features, advanced energy performance and extensive warranties, with ratings of BREEAM Excellent and EPC A.

The park contains a flexible range of 12 available units, with sizes from 8,142 sq ft to 403,708 sq ft, providing modern, high-specification facilities, and its location, just off the A23, and in close proximity to the M23, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton, allows quick access to communities across West and East Sussex.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: "Austin Racing's reputation as a leading manufacturer for F1 exhaust parts and commitment to individually produced, handmade products makes the company an excellent addition to the Park. This letting, following EMED's decision to base its regional headquarters at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, highlights the site's growing reputation as a leading destination in the Southeast for businesses seeking strategically-located, high-quality, sustainable spaces. The lettings at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill demonstrate our confidence in the demand for Grade-A mid-box opportunities in undersupplied locations."

Richard Austin, Owner & Managing Director at Austin Racing, said: "The opening of our new facility in Panattoni Park Burgess Hill will allow us to streamline the distribution of our exhaust systems and chassis, continue manufacturing cutting-edge motorcycle and electric go kart parts and create 20 jobs. The quality and design of Panattoni's development and its strategic location has allowed us to create our own state-of-the art-fully electric go karting track, not just for our extensive in-house testing purposes but more excitingly allowing the public to experience this amazing facility. We are pleased to have worked with Panattoni and excited to get set up in the brand-new unit."

Austin Racing's tenancy demonstrates growing demand at the park, following EMED Group, an established healthcare logistics provider, relocating from its head office in Horley to a 35,000 sq ft unit in Panattoni Park Burgess Hill last month.

Jon Mawer, Head of Operations for Sussex at EMED Group, said: "We are thrilled to establish our new regional headquarters at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill. This strategic location will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our Patient Transport Service for NHS Sussex, ensuring that EMED Group can provide safe, reliable and efficient care for patients and communities across the region. The state-of-the-art facilities at Panattoni Park reflect our commitment to innovation and sustainability as we look ahead to the future of patient transport in the area."

For more information on the remaining units at the park please visit: www.panattoni.co.uk/burgesshill

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has secured the first letting at its 458,000 sq ft mid-box, last-mile logistics park at Burgess Hill, south of London.

EMED Group, an established healthcare logistics provider, has signed a 10-year lease for 35,000 sq ft of space.

The facility offers sustainable features, advanced energy performance and extensive warranties, the park has been developed with a strong focus on sustainability, built to a BREEAM sustainability rating of 'Excellent' and an EPC rating of 'A'.

Panattoni Park Burgess Hill is a speculative development, which is now available to occupy, offering a flexible range of unit sizes from 8,142 sq ft to 147,408 sq ft in single units. The park provides modern, high-specification facilities designed to meet the needs of businesses seeking sustainable and efficient industrial and warehouse space. It is located on a 22-acre site, fronting the A2300 dual carriageway and provides fast access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the wider south coast markets, and is adjacent to facilities occupied by DPD and Roche.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: "We identified a significant gap in the market for mid-box units, particularly in the 20,000 to 150,000 sq ft range. The response has been tremendous, with high levels of interest from occupiers for these speculative units. It's evident that there is a critical undersupply of high-quality industrial space in the region.

"Our business model focuses on acquiring sites in areas with limited stock to provide tenants with opportunities to enhance their operations. Demand remains particularly strong for mid box distribution units that enable occupiers to hit their own ESG targets while delivering a high base specification including excellent eaves heights and dedicated parking and yard space".

Letting agents at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill are DTRE, Lambert Smith Hampton and SHW; Vail Williams advised EMED Group.

https://panattoni.co.uk/panattoni-agrees-letting-at-burgess-hill-mid-box-development-to-healthcare-logistics-provider/

You can find out all the latest news and development updates on the Centre for Outdoor Sport via Mid Sussex District Council's Community Engagement Hub. Simply register for updates via the project page.

Please find our latest site update for the Northern Arc here.

An image showing the resurfaced A2300 roundabout.

John Sisk & Son

John Sisk & Son will build the Eastern Bridge and Link Road which will join Freeks Lane to Isaacs Lane.

Since the previous update, Sisk have completed their site set up and constructed a site access road and entrance. The compound has been tarmacked and white-lined.

Earthworks contractor M O'Brien have started on site, helping to prepare the ground for construction.

Sisk have carried out further trial holes to analyse the composition and structure of the soil and confirm locations of utility services like gas and water pipes. Trial holes were completed on Isaac's Lane with a vacuum excavator.

Sisk have had a site safety day and have also taken part in a career's assembly at Burgess Hill Academy alongside representatives from Jacksons & Countryside.

An image showing a yellow digger on grassland at the Sisk site.

Bellway

Bellway are the latest developer to join the Northern Arc. They will build 249 homes to the east of the site and develop some public open spaces including the Lowlands Farm extension to the Bedelands Nature Reserve.

Following public consultation over the summer and continued positive negotiations with Mid Sussex District Council about the details of the proposed development, it is expected that the reserved matters application will be submitted to the Council towards the end of October/early November 2021.

A street scene image of housing at the proposed Bellway site.

Countryside

Countryside Properties are building 460 homes at the Northern Arc, over 50% of them as affordable housing.

Since the previous update, Countryside have opened the children's playground on Maple Drive for the local community to enjoy. The welcome 2,700sqm recreation area includes an activity area, play equipment, a Multi-Use Games Area, seating and landscaping. The playground features include swings, a trampoline, zip wire, full basketball court and a timber climbing frame with a surrounding turfed landscape lawn.

Apartment blocks 1 - 4 have been built with blocks 1 - 3 roof tiling completed and the internal works soon due to begin. Timber frames for several housing plots have also been erected and Phase 2 Piling matts are currently being installed.

Work to the culvert bridge has enabled it to open to site construction traffic. Landscaping and planting will follow over the coming months to re-establish the course of Worlds End Stream. The site compound will soon be moved to phase 2 and 3 to the north of the site.

An image showing a ribbon being cut for the opening of the play area on Maple Drive. 

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You can view all Brookleigh planning applications by searching on Mid Sussex District Council's planning register at  https://pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications/. Look out for the planning reference numbers below.

The Outline Planning Application can be found using (DM/18/5114).

Recent Planning Applications at Brookleigh...

It's been a busy start to 2025 at Brookleigh with three planning applications recently being submitted to Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC). 

Bellway and Homes England have submitted a planning application for footway and cycleway improvements at Freeks Lane. The proposed works will cover the length of Freeks Lane extending north from Eastbridge Avenue, and into the Brookleigh development, running adjacent to Brookleigh's planned extension to Bedelands Nature Reserve, and heading west to connect to the new Eastern Bridge and Link Road. The aim is to improve access along this Public Right of Way and contribute towards the extension of the Burgess Hill Green Circle around Brookleigh (DM/25/0088).

Jackson Civil Engineering has also submitted an application for permission to build improved pedestrian and cycle access along two sections of existing highway: the first improvement being the north side of the A2300, between the Triangle Roundabout and the recently constructed Phase 1 'A2300 Roundabout' and the second on the A273 Jane Murray Way, between the Triangle An example image of a footpath and cycle lane Roundabout and the recently constructed Phase 1 'A273 Roundabout' and then continuing south to the recently constructed Pegasus crossing at Gatehouse Lane (DM/25/0109). 

Homes England has also recently submitted an application to MSDC in relation to the development of the central section of the spine road through the Brookleigh development. The central section, named locally as Abbotsford Avenue and Crossways Avenue, will form part of a length of road which spans the width of Brookleigh, linking the A2300 in the west to Maple Drive in the east (DM/25/0446).

Previous Planning Applications

In December 2022, consent was granted for Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) to build a Centre for Outdoor Sport at Brookleigh, which will provide outdoor pitches and changing facilities for community use. Homes England has donated the land for the Centre for Outdoor Sport to Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC), along with payments towards building and maintaining the centre.

To view the Planning Application, please visit the MSDC Planning Portal using the reference DM/23/3182

• Bedelands Academy (DM/22/2553) - a reserved matters application submitted by Homes England and West Sussex County Council for the erection of a net-zero Secondary School, including specialist support centre, drop off area, access, multi-use games area, all weather pitch, with associated landscaping and infrastructure. The school will offer excellent educational facilities to 900 local children. Approved December 2022.

• Eastern Bridge and Link Road (DM/19/3313) - this will connect Isaacs Lane to Freeks Farm in the eastern part of the site. This will relieve traffic pressure and support the construction of the new homes. Approved January 2020.
• The Western Link Road (DM/20/0254) will connect Jane Murray Way to the western part of the site. Approved July 2020.

• Bellway's reserved matters application to deliver homes to the eastern edge of the wider Brookleigh site. The scheme is for 247 homes, with 30% affordable housing and will provide public open spaces and an extension to the Bedelands nature reserve. (DM/21/3870). Approved May 2022.

• Freeks Farm (DM/19/3845) – a reserved matters application submitted by Countryside Partnerships for 460 new homes in the east of the site, as well as public open space, play areas, associated infrastructure including roads, surface water attenuation and associated demolition. Approved December 2019.