Key benefits
Delivering benefits for the community and nature
The emerging Sayers Common community is designed to deliver more than just new homes. Our approach focuses on creating a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable place that enhances quality of life for both existing and new residents.
Through careful planning, the development will provide a range of homes, community spaces, and green infrastructure, offering opportunities for recreation, connection with nature, and sustainable living.
Key features
New homes, community areas and open green space
Our early proposals for the Land to the South of Reeds Lane (Site DPSC3) include:
Community and education
- A new all-through school and nursery providing education and nursery facilities for the local community.
- A new neighbourhood centre with shops, café, community spaces and co-working facilities.
- Multi-use community hall for events and local gatherings.
Green spaces, recreation & nature
- Generous green spaces containing play areas, trim trails, community meeting places and opportunities for relaxation.
- Allotments, community orchard and growing space.
- Habitats for wildlife supporting biodiversity throughout the site.
Sustainable travel
- Safe and convenient walking and cycling links along green routes to Sayers Common and beyond.
- Mobility hubs providing cycle hire and storage, bus services, parcel collection and EV charging.
- Changes to Reeds Lane to make it a greener route for walking and cycling.
- Improved bus services to Burgess Hill.
Homes for everyone
- A mix of high-quality low-carbon homes, including 30% of homes as affordable.
- Homes for families, younger people and older residents.
