Our proposals
Arun Lea
As you may know, in May 2021 Inspired Villages secured outline planning permission for a Retirement Community, creating 141 specialist properties for over 65s to help our residents live independently for longer.
INTRODUCING ARUN LEA RETIREMENT VILLAGE
The new integrated retirement community at Arun Lea will include:
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141 specialist homes for older people, including apartments and cottages
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A range of health and wellbeing facilities open to both future residents and the wider community, including a restaurant, café, fitness suite and swimming pool
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Net-zero carbon (regulated energy) sustainable development
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Dedicated village transport service
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Creation of approximately 30 Full-Time Equivalent jobs
Phase 1
A subsequent Reserved Matters planning application was submitted in August 2022, covering the detailed elements for the provision of Phase 1 including the Village Centre and 47 specialist homes for older people. This application was approved by Horsham District Council on Monday 20th November 2023.
Phases 2 & 3
We are now coming forward with our detailed plans for Phase 2 & 3 of Arun Lea, known as ‘Reserved Matters’. A planning application was submitted to Horsham Council in February 2024, following a public consultation event which was held in December 2023.
We we are now working alongside the Council and their consultees to resolve any outstanding queries and seek a positive planning outcome.
The submitted planning application can be viewed via Horsham District Council’s planning portal, where you can register your support, by searching the reference number: DC/24/0205 or clicking on the link - https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.d…”
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