Horsham District Council has received a significant planning application from Homes England for a proposed development of up to 3,000 homes on Land West of Ifield, located on the Horsham District’s border with Crawley (application reference: DC/25/1312).
The application is available for public consultation. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposals via the Council’s website: View and comment on a planning application.
This is a hybrid planning application, comprising both full and outline elements for a phased, mixed-use development.
It is proposed to include:
- An outline application for 3,000 residential homes, alongside hotel accommodation, community and education facilities, gypsy and traveller pitches, public open spaces with sports and recreation facilities and pedestrian and cycle routes.
- An enabling highways infrastructure for Phase 1 to include the Crawley Western Multi Modal Corridor highway with access from Charlwood Road and crossing points.
- Infrastructure to support the delivery of a secondary school site together with access to Rusper Road.
A decision on the application is expected in early 2026.
Cllr Ruth Fletcher, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure, commented:
This is a major application with significant implications for our District and its communities.
We are committed to ensuring a transparent and inclusive planning process, and I strongly encourage residents, local businesses and community groups to review the proposals and share their views.
Public feedback is vital in helping us assess the potential impacts and benefits of this development.”