Plans approved for first-of-its-kind primary school

Plans for a new primary school in West Sussex have taken a significant step forward after receiving unanimous planning approval.

Brookleigh Primary School, in Burgess Hill, will be the first school in the country to be directly delivered by Homes England.

Approved by Mid Sussex District Council’s planning committee on May 28, the school will be located east of Isaacs Lane and provide 420 pupil places.

The two-form entry school will include two classes per year group, alongside a 52-place nursery and a 16-place Special Support Centre.

Brookleigh forms part of a new sustainable community being delivered by Homes England, the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, with local and development partners.

Neil Miller, head of development at Homes England, said: “This is a proud first for Homes England, as we look to directly deliver this facility for the Brookleigh community and beyond.

“Brookleigh is designed so that everyday life is easier, with the things people need close to home. Schools, shops, outside spaces and community facilities will all be within easy travelling distance, helping to reduce short-distance road use.

“This creates neighbourhoods where people can stay active, feel connected and access what they need locally.”

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