First new homes set to go on sale this spring

The first 390 new homes on land north of Horsham are set to go on sale this spring.

The houses - being built by CALA Homes - are the first on what will ultimately be 2,750 homes in the area.

The 500-acre site is now being called Mowbray Village and will include shops, community facilities and open green spaces in a phased development.

A spokesperson for landowners Legal & General said: “Mowbray will be a welcoming neighbourhood, with a long-term commitment to building a sense of community and setting the standard for environmental sustainability.”

Horsham’s latest school Bohunt Horsham - opened purpose-built new premises in the area in January.

And supermarket chain Morrisons is proposing to build a new supermarket there - pictured above.

The company has submitted a formal planning application to Horsham District Council.

If approved, the development would create around 190 new jobs.

Morrisons says the store would include its full range of fresh food including its ‘Market Street’ with specialist butchers, bakers and fishmongers.

It would also have a customer cafe, a garden centre, 319-space car park, cycle store and home delivery area.

Access to the supermarket would be off Rusper Road.

A public consultation on Morrisons’ proposals was held earlier this year with many local residents expressing support for the new store.

The new bridge which will connect Mowbray Village with the rest of Horsham was put in place at the weekend see ourt report on pages 8&9.

You can also see more pictures and a video online at sussexworld.co.uk on the Horsham news page.