The Proposals — Kingswood Sussex

To create a place of belonging, that our children and grandchildren are proud to call home - an exemplar place of beauty and opportunity.

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HOMES : INFRASTRUCTURE : JOBS : NATURE : LOCATION

Build Affordable Homes

At least 1,000 affordable homes

By meeting Council policy, Kingswood can deliver more than one thousand affordable homes – enough to meaningfully address the Council’s existing housing waiting list.

Phase 1 will be applied for in detail and will be situated immediately to the south of Adversane Lane, on the eastern side of the level crossing. It will be delivered in partnership with local housebuilders who have a track record of delivering affordable homes across the UK.

Homes for all generations

Retirement living accommodation will be part of Kingswood.

Starter homes will be available for young people to help them get on the housing ladder.

Larger homes will be available for young parents looking to raise a family.

Sustainable and beautiful homes

We are targeting to operate as a zero-carbon, all-electric development by adopting new technologies and renewable energy sources.

New homes at Kingswood will be built to a design code focussed on the local vernacular and delivered by a range of housebuilders, with a priority for local SMEs.

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Deliver Infrastructure Early

Education

Provision for nurseries, two primary schools (as needed) and a secondary school. There will also be provision for children with SEND.

The secondary school is naturally located opposite Brinsbury College, with a new toucan crossing proposed over the A29.

Kingswood represents a strong further education offer, with partnerships with Chichester College to deliver skills and apprenticeships training.

Healthcare

We will provide a dedicated healthcare centre, subject to agreement of the local Integrated Care Board.

Nature will be at the heart of Kingswood to encourage greater health and wellbeing.

Active travel will be a critical part of life at Kingswood – with cycling and walking links to both Pulborough and Billingshurst - and everyday amenities situated within five minutes of more than 80% of homes.

Transport

By delivering key facilities from day one, and with a mix of different uses throughout Kingswood, we can reduce car dependency.

A bridge over the railway will be delivered at an early stage of Kingswood’s delivery, thus enabling the closure of a higher risk level crossing.

Land is being safeguarded for a railway station, to allow this to come forward in the long term. This will create fast and reliable connections to nearby towns and beyond.

Over 80% of homes at Kingswood will be located within 400m of a bus stop and discussions are currently underway with operators about an improved bus route to both Pulborough and Billingshurst stations.

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Support Skills and Job Creation

Mixed use development

Mixed use development will feature in the detailed element of the hybrid application, with commercial space delivered within the first phase.

As has been proven to be successful in other places across the UK, commercial uses will be pepper potted throughout the development, ensuring that shops and small independent businesses are within walking distance.

Space to create 2,400 jobs

A range of employment and commercial space is proposed, including a hotel, retail facilities, small business units, flexible workspace and other areas. This will contribute to the creation of more than 2,400 jobs across a variety of sectors.

Support for nearby businesses

Kingswood’s nearest neighbours are Brinsbury Campus, Architectural Plants and Hepworth Brewery. Kingswood has the potential to support the future growth and success of these existing organisations

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Prioritise Nature

Respect for what’s already there

Whether its ancient woodland or mature trees, we will work with the landscape to protect and enhance what is already there.

Nature will be integrated throughout Kingswood to create a healthy, walkable place with wellbeing at the heart of the community.

Access for all

60 hectares of land will be green spaces that are open to the public – whether that’s parklands, woodlands and play areas. That’s the equivalent of 85 football pitches.

Through a variety of initiatives, such as the creation of a dedicated Nature Park to the north west of Kingswood, we will work with the residents in Adversane to create genuine community space.

Beyond biodiversity net gain

Through our work with organisations like Weald to Waves we will substantially increase the ecological value of Kingswood, on site, as well as the vibrancy of the identified corridor through off site contributions.