Villagers have the chance to comment on revised proposals for a complex of shops and houses.

The development in Southwater, near Horsham, includes a large supermarket, shops, offices, sheltered housing, health centre and a restaurant or pub.

An exhibition of the new proposals will be held in Southwater Parish Council's offices in Church Lane today and tomorrow.

Last year, Horsham District Council received planning permission for the redevelopment of the industrial estate.

Revised proposals include a reduction in the size of the supermarket and more housing.

A community building was included in the original plans to house a new library, youth centre and offices for both the parish council and Southwater Business Resource Centre.

The district council will take all comments into account before seeking planning permission for the new scheme.

If approved, it is hoped the project will commence next spring.

Friday July 18, 2003