Our Wates Developments business secures planning approval on updated proposals for Crawley Down development
Our Wates Developments business has today announced it has secured planning approval on updated plans for up to 230 homes on land north of Hunstland and west of Turners Hill Road in Crawley Down, Sussex.
The proposals also include significant amounts of new public open space, footpath and cycle connections, a 70-bed retirement home and financial contributions towards local infrastructure and local groups.
The Wates Developments team has worked collaboratively on the proposals with the Council and key stakeholders for many years to ensure the scheme will serve the needs of new and existing residents while also delivering significant benefits to the community as a whole.
Following feedback, after first securing planning permission in September 2025, our Wates Developments business acquired land at Hurst Farm so that the main vehicular entrance for the development can be accessed from this location, rather than via Wychwood Place as set out in the originally consented scheme. The proposed change follows feedback from ward councillors, Worth Parish Council and local residents who asked Wates to explore an alternative access arrangement. The updated proposals mean Wychwood Place would only be used for pedestrian, cycle and emergency access.
The updated plans also unlock a higher level of investment in local facilities. Under the revised scheme, our Wates Developments business expects to contribute around £3.8 million towards community and infrastructure improvements, including enhanced funding for The Haven Centre, a 3G, all-weather pitch for Crawley Down Gatwick Football Club, local healthcare services and local education provision.
Wates Developments is committed to reimagining places for people to thrive. The inclusion of land at Hurst Farm not only responds directly to what the community asked us to do by moving the main vehicular access away from Wychwood Place, but also enables us to deliver more open space and affordable housing, along with increasing the funding towards local community facilities.
“We’re thrilled to have secured planning approval on the updated plans and will continue to keep local stakeholders updated as the plans move forward.”
Jordan Van Laun
Associate Land and Planning Director
