Land at New Place Farm, Pulborough, West Sussex
Sold For Residential Development
Successful strategic land promotion in Pulborough, West Sussex
Land promotion timeline for a 46 acre site in Pulborough
Public Consultation For New Homes And Community Facilities - 2021
The public consultation for Catesby's proposals for new homes and community facilities commenced in July 2021 and ran for several weeks.
Planning Application Registered - 2021
The outline planning application for up to 170 new homes at New Place Farm, Pulborough, submitted by Catesby Estates was registered in December 2021(DC/21/2321).
The application can be viewed using the portal link here.
Catesby Estates successfully completes sale of Pulborough site - 2024
The site north of Drovers Lane, was granted outline planning consent by Horsham District Council for 170 homes, 35% of which are affordable homes, and includes substantial open space.
Working with the Council
Catesby worked closely with both Horsham District Council and Pulborough Parish Council for a number of years from initial promotion of the site to application submission. Subsequently as a result of our early foundation work the site was selected as a housing allocation in the emerging Pulborough Neighbourhood Plan for 100 dwellings. Following receipt of further technical and landscape evidence, the allocation was refined and increased with the submission Neighbourhood Plan, and the draft Horsham Local Plan allocating the site for 170 dwellings.
The permission granted included a new footbridge across the mainline railway to the north of the site. Our in-house technical team used their contacts at Network Rail to collaborate with them to replace the existing pedestrian footpath crossing, increasing pedestrian safety and connectivity to the wider area. The new bridge was recognised as a key benefit by local councillors when granting permission.
Catesby also liaised with representatives of the Pulborough pump track project group, who had a longstanding ambition to secure a location and funding for a cycling, scooter and skateboard pump track for the area. The planning consent secures the delivery of this community facility which is to be provided within the onsite 14 acre country park.
Water Neutrality
In an area where new development must be water neutral, we were able to provide an onsite solution. The site had previously operated as a commercial plant nursery with a water licence for extraction from an onsite bore hole and adjacent lake. We were able to demonstrate to the Council and Natural England the water usage of the nursery was considerably more than the anticipated water usage of the new homes.
Working on the sale on behalf of the landowners was Mark Flemington and James Dear of Savills, and representing Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties was James Pugh MRICS and Harriet Heron.
Andy Wright, Associate Land Director at Catesby Estates said; “We are delighted to have completed this land sale to Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties.”
“This site will provide a range of much needed sustainable new housing for Pulborough, along with a range of community benefits including the much sought after pump track.”
"Based on the level of enquiries we have already received from local residents about this site we expect demand to be high for the new homes by Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties. With 60 of the new homes being classed as affordable housing, it will enable many local people to take their first step on the housing ladder.”
Promoting your strategic land in West Sussex with Catesby Estates
We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in West Sussex. With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.
Site Specifics
46 Acre Site (18.6 Hectares)
Up to 170 New Homes
35% AFFORDABLE HOUSING - Affordable housing is a combination of social rented, affordable rent and shared ownership housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE - New 14 acre country park incorporating a mix of naturalistic green spaces and community pump track.
Onsite play areas will be supplemented with naturalistic play features at points along the footpaths and cycle routes, which are designed to facilitate ease of movement around the site and wider area.
HIGHWAYS & ACCESS - The main access is proposed from Glebelands and utilises the existing Drovers Lane junction.
The access will be fully compliant with national and local design guidance. The access and layout will also be designed to ensure access through to the site and Drovers Lane is maintained for residential access at all times.
The proposals include the improvement and introduction of new footpath and cycle links around the site.
This includes improvements to the existing footpath leading to the railway crossing to the north of the site. A new footbridge across the mainline railway to the north of the site will be provided to replace the existing pedestrian footpath crossing, increasing safety and connectivity. This bridge will be provided before the occupation of the 50th house or within 18 months from commencement on site, whichever comes sooner.
EMPLOYMENT AT NEW PLACE FARM - The existing garden nursery on site are part of a wider group, who have been aware of the promotion of the site, and the longer term residential ambitions for the site by the landowners.
The staff and activities are being absorbed into this larger group and consolidated into other sites.
The majority of staff are continuing employment within the wider group and any redundancies have been on a voluntary basis.
Successful strategic land promotion in Pulborough, West Sussex
Land promotion timeline for a 46 acre site in Pulborough
Public Consultation For New Homes And Community Facilities - 2021
The public consultation for Catesby's proposals for new homes and community facilities commenced in July 2021 and ran for several weeks.
Planning Application Registered - 2021
The outline planning application for up to 170 new homes at New Place Farm, Pulborough, submitted by Catesby Estates was registered in December 2021(DC/21/2321).
The application can be viewed using the portal link here.
Catesby Estates successfully completes sale of Pulborough site - 2024
The site north of Drovers Lane, was granted outline planning consent by Horsham District Council for 170 homes, 35% of which are affordable homes, and includes substantial open space.
Working with the Council
Catesby worked closely with both Horsham District Council and Pulborough Parish Council for a number of years from initial promotion of the site to application submission. Subsequently as a result of our early foundation work the site was selected as a housing allocation in the emerging Pulborough Neighbourhood Plan for 100 dwellings. Following receipt of further technical and landscape evidence, the allocation was refined and increased with the submission Neighbourhood Plan, and the draft Horsham Local Plan allocating the site for 170 dwellings.
The permission granted included a new footbridge across the mainline railway to the north of the site. Our in-house technical team used their contacts at Network Rail to collaborate with them to replace the existing pedestrian footpath crossing, increasing pedestrian safety and connectivity to the wider area. The new bridge was recognised as a key benefit by local councillors when granting permission.
Catesby also liaised with representatives of the Pulborough pump track project group, who had a longstanding ambition to secure a location and funding for a cycling, scooter and skateboard pump track for the area. The planning consent secures the delivery of this community facility which is to be provided within the onsite 14 acre country park.
Water Neutrality
In an area where new development must be water neutral, we were able to provide an onsite solution. The site had previously operated as a commercial plant nursery with a water licence for extraction from an onsite bore hole and adjacent lake. We were able to demonstrate to the Council and Natural England the water usage of the nursery was considerably more than the anticipated water usage of the new homes.
Working on the sale on behalf of the landowners was Mark Flemington and James Dear of Savills, and representing Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties was James Pugh MRICS and Harriet Heron.
Andy Wright, Associate Land Director at Catesby Estates said; “We are delighted to have completed this land sale to Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties.”
“This site will provide a range of much needed sustainable new housing for Pulborough, along with a range of community benefits including the much sought after pump track.”
"Based on the level of enquiries we have already received from local residents about this site we expect demand to be high for the new homes by Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties. With 60 of the new homes being classed as affordable housing, it will enable many local people to take their first step on the housing ladder.”
Promoting your strategic land in West Sussex with Catesby Estates
We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in West Sussex. With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.
Oct 1, 2024