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Rusper Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12

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PREMIUM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX RH12 4QR

11 PRIVATE SALE DWELLINGS **RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION PENDING**

Executive Summary

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an “oven-ready” residential development site comprising 11 new homes on North side of the highly sought-after market town of Horsham, West Sussex.

The consent will provide a clear and immediate route to delivery, enabling a purchaser to progress directly to construction and significantly reducing the planning risk and lead-in period typically associated with residential development opportunities.

The scheme presents an attractive proposition for developers, housebuilders and residential investors, with all 11 homes capable of being offered for private open-market sale.

With its established residential market, excellent transport connections, extensive amenities and proximity to London and Gatwick Airport, Horsham provides a compelling location for the delivery of a high-quality new-build residential scheme.

The Opportunity

-  11 residential dwelling 
-  No CIL or Section 106 payable
-  Key planning conditions being discharged by December 2026
-  Ready to progress to construction
-  100% private open-market sales opportunity
-  Located on the Norther fringe the established and desirable Horsham residential market
-  Excellent road and rail connectivity
-  Strong range of local amenities, schools and recreational facilities

The planning position and open-market sales strategy provides purchasers with the opportunity to acquire, deliver and exit the scheme with a clear development strategy.

About Horsham

Horsham is an established and affluent market town in West Sussex, renowned for its attractive town centre, extensive amenities and strong connectivity.

The town offers an excellent retail and leisure environment, combining well-known national retailers such as John Lewis and Waitrose with a broad selection of independent and specialist shops. The town also benefits from an extensive choice of cafés, bars and restaurants, together with a theatre, Everyman cinema, independent cinema, public parks and a multi-activity sports and leisure centre.

Horsham's established amenities, employment base and surrounding residential communities contribute to its enduring appeal as a place to live and invest.

Connectivity

Horsham benefits from excellent transport connections, making it particularly attractive to both owner-occupiers and commuters.

Horsham railway station provides frequent mainline services to London Victoria, London Bridge and Gatwick Airport, as well as destinations towards the south coast.

By road, the A24 provides a key north-south connection between London and the south coast, with access to the M25 national motorway network and major airports.

The combination of rail and road connectivity provides convenient access to London, Gatwick and the wider South East.

Education

The area benefits from an excellent selection of schools, including a number of highly regarded independent and preparatory schools.

Notable schools in the wider area include Christ's Hospital, Farlington, Pennthorpe, Cottesmore and Seaford College, alongside a broad choice of other established schools serving Horsham and the surrounding communities.

Leisure & Recreation

Horsham and the surrounding countryside provide an extensive range of sporting, leisure and recreational opportunities.

Golf is available at a number of established clubs, including Cottesmore, Mannings Heath and The West Sussex Golf Club. Polo is available at Hurtwood Park and Knepp Castle, while racing can be enjoyed at Epsom and Goodwood.

Southwater Country Park provides opportunities for sailing and other outdoor pursuits, while the surrounding West Sussex countryside offers an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, providing opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Investment Rationale

The opportunity combines several characteristics that are attractive to residential developers and investors:

Planning certainty – Following Reserved Matters being approved, a clear route towards delivery will be available.

Speed to market – The purchaser can progress towards construction without the delays associated with the planning system.

Open-market flexibility – All 11 dwellings can be sold privately, allowing the purchaser to target the established owner-occupier and investment market.

Established location – Horsham is a well-connected and highly regarded West Sussex market town with a comprehensive range of amenities and services.

Strong connectivity – Direct rail and road links provide convenient access to London, Gatwick Airport and the wider South East.

Lifestyle appeal – A combination of high-quality amenities, established schools, sporting facilities and attractive surrounding countryside supports the area's residential   appeal.

Information Pack

A comprehensive Information Pack will be available shortly upon request.

The pack will provide further information relating to the proposed development, planning consent and associated documentation.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-09-26

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 56% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Bohunt Horsham447 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    1,294
    Type
    Free schools
  • All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Holbrook Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    416
    Type
    Community school
  • St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Oakfields Primary School, Horsham1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    222
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Bohunt Horsham447 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    1,294
    Type
    Free schools
  • Millais School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    896
    Type
    Community school
    Gender
    Girls
  • The Forest School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,115
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tanbridge House School3.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,510
    Type
    Community school
  • Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,340
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Lambs Farm Road Express, Horsham1.2 miles
Budgens North Heath Horsham, Horsham1.4 miles
Sainsbury Crawley Road, Horsham1.4 miles

GP surgery

Holbrook Surgery0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Boots0.8 miles

Hospital

Horsham Hospital2.1 miles

Green space

Play Space371 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Littlehaven Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Hawkesbourne Farm40 metres

Typical drive times

Horley19 min · 12 miles
Crawley11 min · 6.6 miles
Horsham9 min · 4.4 miles
Cuckfield18 min · 14 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)36 min · 26 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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