A new housing scheme hopes to bring 600 homes to the county.

Lovell Partnerships and West Sussex County Council have launched their new housing scheme as part of their 30-year partnership.

The first 22 affordable homes are currently under construction off Manor Road, Southwick, on the brownfield site formerly home to Eastbrook Primary School.

These houses will offer a range of two, three and four bedroom homes.

They will all be heated by air source heat pumps to minimise the development’s carbon footprint and a range of measures will be taken to protect biodiversity, such as bat boxes, hedgehog highways and tree planting.

The partnership, announced in 2021, also includes Kinsted Developments LLP, who endeavour to set “high standards in planning and construction” and are “sensitive to the natural surroundings”.

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Councillor Jeremy Hunt, cabinet member for finance and property at West Sussex County Council, said: “I’m delighted to see the first Kinsted development, as part of our joint venture with Lovell Partnerships, take shape.

“Everyone involved is committed to enhancing communities across the county by providing high-quality sustainable places to live.

“By making use of operationally surplus brownfield land in this way we are not only making best use of our resources – a key element of our council plan – but we are also creating a legacy of vibrant and inclusive places to live for existing communities and future generations.”

Leanne Smith, director at Lovell Southern, said: “A need for high-quality family homes in the area was identified – somewhere families can become part of the community and build a future.

“Part of our mission through Kinsted is to provide much needed housing by investing in the regeneration of land declared surplus within West Sussex.

“By bringing these areas back to life, established local communities will be able to make the most of the natural beauty the county has to offer.

“We’re excited to be creating our first new development at Southwick, which is the first of many that will prioritise quality, sustainability, and innovation to drive positive change and support local communities.

“Our homes and community spaces are spacious, welcoming, and ideally located – providing residents with the opportunity to make the most of the county’s beautiful coastlines, serene countryside, and vibrant urban centres.”