Kilnwood Vale

The name of Crawley's new neighbourhood, west of Bewbush

Crest Nicholson is delighted that Kilnwood Vale has been chosen to be the name for the new neighbourhood.

Kilnwood was suggested by visitors to the Open Days in October and now the name Kilnwood Vale has been accepted by councillors from Horsham District Council and Crawley Borough Council.

Where is Kilnwood Vale?

It is land in Horsham District, west of the Crawley neighbourhood of Bewbush and north of the A264. One third of the site was a landfill operation used for inert or low-level household waste.

Illustrative North and South Square Perspectives, Kilnwood Vale

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Planning application submitted
New neighbourhood on threshold of big step forward

The planning application for Kilnwood Vale has been submitted to Horsham District Council. This is a major milestone for the project. Once planning consent has been given, ground work can begin and the new neighbourhood will start to become a reality.

The hybrid application is made up of:

  • an outline application for the whole site of some 2,500 homes with facilities and infrastructure
  • full or detailed application for Phase 1 of construction; 291 homes and related infrastructure.

For more details on the application, please download the Design & Access Statement below:

PDF Icon Design & Access Statement (13.4MB)

For all documents and plans in the application (reference: DC/10/1612), go to Horsham District Council's website: www.horsham.gov.uk.

Your comments are welcomed. Horsham District Council will lead the consultation on the application. Send your comments as soon as possible to the planning department at Horsham district council.

Committees of both Horsham District and Crawley Borough Councils will consider the application.

Aerial view of development. The proposed site for 2,500 new homes west of Crawley with associated facilities services and infrastructure. more >>

Kilnwood Vale's vision

A sustainably built and located development, based on the neighbourhood principle, where residents can become involved in their community and share the benefits of a high quality of life. (West of Bewbush Joint Area Action Plan)

Kilnwood Vale will be built in a phased approach. Phase 1 at the western end of the site will have up to 300 homes (application is for 291) and will show the way for later development with a design code and design principles for homes, streets and open areas.

A walkable neighbourhood

A new neighbourhood with a distinctive form and structure inspired by the New Towns, the design for Kilnwood Vale aims to create a unique place based on a strong sequence of spaces.

Illustrative Terraces Square Perspective, Kilnwood Vale
Horsham District Council logo Crawley Borough Council logo About Crest. At Crest we aim to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, both now and in the future, by providing better homes, work places, retail and leisure spaces. more >>