Masterplan of proposed homes at College Lane, Hurspierpoint.
A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, white-framed windows, and a white front door with a small porch. To the left, a partially visible house with white siding and black window trim. A small tree and landscaping in front. The sky is blue with scattered clouds.
A row of modern suburban houses with brick and wooden facades, pitched roofs, and white-framed windows and doors. A well-maintained garden with various plants and shrubs is in the foreground. The scene is bright and sunny, suggesting a pleasant neighbourhood.
A suburban neighborhood with detached houses featuring red brick exteriors and pitched roofs. The homes are arranged along a street with parked cars visible. In the foreground, a well-maintained grassy area contains young trees and shrubs, enclosed by wooden fencing. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.
A row of modern suburban houses with white and red brick facades, pitched roofs, and small front porches. The architecture blends traditional and contemporary elements. A grassy area is in the foreground, and the sky is partly cloudy.
Disclaimer: Imagery is of a previous Thakeham development in Sussex.

College Lane

  • Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
  • c.75 new homes
  • 1 - 4 bedroom homes
  • 30% affordable housing
  • Up to 10% bungalows

Mid Sussex District Council must plan for new homes each year to meet local needs. Our proposals for Land East of College Lane respond to the local housing need across the district.

We propose around 75 new homes, in a range of sizes and styles to help people move onto, and up the housing ladder, and for older people to downsize. The development also includes 30% affordable homes.

We ran a public consultation from 13 March to 6 April 2026. We will now review the feedback ahead of finalising our proposals before submitting a planning application.

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Public consultation event

We're ran a public consultation event for local residents to meet the team and learn more about our proposals for new homes in Hurstpierpoint.

This was held on 24 March at No 7 Coffee Shop in Hurstpierpoint.

Our vision

The layout for College Lane has been designed as a whole. Homes, streets and green space are planned together so the development feels connected and established from the start.

College Lane has been shaped to keep and strengthen existing trees and hedgerows where possible. It will create safe walking and cycling routes and provide open green spaces for residents and the wider community. It will also manage drainage through landscaped ponds and green areas.

The goal is simple: a development that fits the edge of the village and works in practice

Masterplan for proposed new homes in College Lane, Hurstpierpoint

Development key features

Designed with the local community’s needs in mind to create a positive legacy for Hurstpierpoint.

  • c.75 new homes

    Around 75 new homes, from one to four bedrooms to meet local needs.

  • Up to 10% bungalows

    Up to 10% of new homes will be bungalows to help older existing residents downsize.

  • 30% affordable housing

    30% affordable homes, helping local young people onto the property ladder.

  • Net gain for biodiversity

    Protection of existing wildlife and at least 10% biodiversity net gain. Including bat boxes and hedgehog highways.

  • Landscape buffers

    New and existing landscape buffers, wildflower and additional tree planting.

  • EV charging

    Car parking provision, including EV charging points as standard.

  • Potential new play area

    Potential for a high-quality children’s play area.

  • Renewable energy

    Sustainable forms of renewable energy generation, e.g. solar or heat pumps where suitable.

  • Links to cycle routes

    New walking and cycle routes to promote sustainable transport options.

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Vision
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We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.

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Partnerships
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We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.

A newly built two-story brick affordable home with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with blooming white flowers. A paved walkway leads to the entrance, and a curved road runs alongside the property. In the background, additional houses of similar modern design indicate a newly developed neighbourhood focused on sustainability.
Affordable
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Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.

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Quality
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Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail.​ Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.

Building better futures, together

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Homes for different stages of life

The proposal includes 30% affordable homes in line with planning policy, which delivers homes for first-time buyers, family homes. Up to 10% of the homes will be bungalows and smaller homes for downsizers.

Affordable homes would be integrated throughout the development and built to the same external design and overall quality as all other homes.

Providing smaller homes and bungalows can help older residents downsize within the community, while freeing up larger homes for families.

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Providing sustainable transport options

College Lane is within walking distance of local shops, schools and services in Hurstpierpoint. Nearby Hassocks railway station provides direct services to London, Brighton and beyond.

The proposals include safe pedestrian and cycle routes through the site, connections to existing footpaths, electric vehicle charging and secure cycle storage.

The aim is to make everyday journeys easier and reduce reliance on cars where possible.

An older man wearing a green vest over a plaid shirt kneels on a wood-chip-covered ground, beside a wooden fence with a hedgehog highway hole. A young girl peeks through the hole, her face visible through the opening. The hole is marked with a green label featuring a hedgehog illustration, highlighting its purpose as a safe passage for wildlife.

Working with the landscape

The design of College Lane responds to the existing natural features of the site.

Proposals include retaining important trees and hedgerows where possible and creating new habitats for wildlife. We'd deliver at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain, in line with legislation and wildflower planting and additional tree planting. We'll also install hedgehog highways and bird boxes.

Green spaces would be accessible and usable, providing room for play, walking and informal recreation. Drainage ponds will manage rainwater naturally while forming part of the landscape.

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Our Eddie & Ellie education outreach

We work with local primary schools through our well established ‘Eddie & Ellie the Ecologists’ initiative.

Born out of a genuine passion to equip local children with the knowledge and enjoyment of the nature and ecology around them, we carefully developed the fully funded programme in consultation with educational specialists to create a lasting impact.

Thanks to Eddie & Ellie, CIRIA awarded us the best Community Engagement Project as part of the Big Biodiversity Challenge awards.

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About us

We are an independent housebuilder operating across the South of England. We build and sell homes by planning each place properly from the start. That means designing homes, streets and green spaces together, understanding existing infrastructure, determining what is needed to support growth and delivering homes that fit their setting. We focus on quality, usability and long-term value.

We deliver differently because we start in a different place. We shape the layout before designing individual homes. We assess infrastructure needs early and plan for mixed communities from the outset. This is a delivery model, not a slogan.

Designed for life, built for the future: Our homeowners' stories

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"Welborne has been on our radar for years, and we could not wait to be part of something so special. Being the first residents here feels like a privilege. We are excited to see the community grow and to play a part in shaping it."

Robert & Jane

Welborne residents

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"Even the solar panels clean themselves when it rains. No matter what happens with energy prices, we know what to expect."

Steve & Sarah

Templegate Zero Bills residents

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"It’s not just a development, rather a community. For us, it gave us everything we were looking for and more. It has a heart and a soul, which we didn't expect and we loved finding."

Julie, Ian & Harriet

Woodgate residents

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There’s a nature reserve just across the road, while we can walk just about everywhere, including to the town centre. We want to walk more to keep active, and living here means we hardly need to use our cars anymore."

Steve & Roberta

Templegate residents

Jenny enjoys a coffee in the Woodgate cafe at Pease Pottage. She wears a white sild scarf with dark blue spots.

“I’m a people person, and Woodgate has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I remember the first time I came here. I came for a coffee with a friend and we sat in the café overlooking the big village green. I thought to myself that I’d like to live here.”

Jenny

Woodgate resident

Richard and Sue stand outside their new home in Newick. The house is clad in a light grey cladding.

“We initially looked at other period properties, but we felt a newbuild home would be right for us. We didn’t want the hassle of all the general maintenance of an older house, such as old boilers, changing electrics and sash windows. A new build gave us a clean slate.”

Richard & Sue

Berry Croft residents

Jon and Sarah stand outside their new build home at Manorwood in Surrey. A light brown front door and bricks are visible behind thm.

"We lived there for thirty-four years and raised our three children in that home, but it was creaking at the seams! We didn’t feel we could leave the house for any length of time without fear of something going wrong, such as a pipe bursting or the roof leaking. We chose a new build home for peace of mind."

Jonathan & Sara

Manorwood residents

A couple stand smiling outside a modern semi-detached home with a mix of white siding and brickwork. The front door displays the number 9, and a potted plant rests near the entrance. A white car is parked in the driveway, adding to the impression of a tidy, welcoming residential setting.

"After sending a friend to check it out for us, we were mesmerised. He called us from his car and said, ‘You need to live here, I’ve never seen a place like this."

Jai & Norbi

Woodgate residents

Three people sit closely together on outdoor steps in front of a red brick wall and white door. The person on the left wears a blue-and-white patterned blouse with jeans, the center figure wears a pink dress layered over a floral shirt, and the person on the right wears a green T-shirt with dark trousers and a watch. Their relaxed posture and proximity suggest a familial or friendly bond.

"I love the design, the layout, the wide roads with the houses nicely set back. It’s spread out and already has a nice community feel. With the park next door and a new Village Green, this is our long-term, hopefully forever home. And that was all before we stepped inside!”

Abbi & James

Woodgate residents

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