The site has been identified in the Mid Sussex Local Plan as being a sustainable location for development, and it is suitably located to take advantage of and support a range of services around Bolney.
The site will have a vehicular access from the A272 with a ghost island right turn lane. The proposed access arrangements for the site allocation have been discussed extensively with WSCC Highways through their pre-application service, within input provided from across a number of teams including Transport Policy, Development Management, Signals and Road Safety and it has been agreed as safe and suitable for serving the proposals. There will be additional pedestrian/cycle access into the open space and amenities via The Street to provide connectivity into the site for the whole of the village.
Enhancements to the local highway network will improve connectivity for both new and existing residents, and Wates Developments are working with stakeholders and operators to improve bus services and local bus stops.
The site has good access to the A23 and local centres of Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill (both within 6 miles of the site).
The proposals provide for a car club on site for new and existing residents, in partnership with Enterprise, to reduce reliance on car ownership as well as EV charging throughout to encourage cleaner transport options.