West Sussex County Times

Partner sought for developmen­t

- Joshua Powling

A developmen­t partner to help make the county council’s vision for Horsham Enterprise Park a reality is being sought.

The ‘highly skilled and experience­d’ partner will work side-by-side with the council to successful­ly deliver up to 300 homes, 25,000 square metres of employment floorspace as well as community facilities and other services on the Parsonage Road site.

West Sussex County Council secured outline planning permission for the redevelopm­ent of the former Novartis site back in 2019 from Horsham District Council.

Paul Marshall, leader of the county council, said: “This is an exceptiona­l opportunit­y to join with the council in making our vision for one of the most exciting developmen­t sites in the county a reality.

“The successful bidder will have the chance to deliver an exemplar scheme in an excellent location, which is in the heart of the Gatwick Diamond.

“We are seeking a partner with sound financial capability and a long-term commitment to work sideby-side with the council.

“We believe this is the best way to successful­ly deliver the scheme’s ambitions and to provide wider benefits to residents and businesses in the area.”

Prospectiv­e delivery partners who want to know more are asked to contact

Alex McKinlay at Savills by emailing alex.mckinlay@ savills.com

The main features of the outline Horsham Enterprise Park developmen­t are:

• 25,000 square metres of employment space - such as offices and research and developmen­t uses – on twothirds of the site, including a new enterprise hub or collaborat­ive workspace for micro and small businesses

• Up to 300 new homes on one-third of the site in a range of sizes, types and tenures, including provision of 35 per cent affordable housing

• Community facilities for shopping and other services

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 ??  ?? An artist’s impression of the developmen­t planned at the at the former Novartis site in Horsham
An artist’s impression of the developmen­t planned at the at the former Novartis site in Horsham

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