Mid Sussex District Council has agreed to adopt the Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of Horsted Keynes that sets out a vision for the future of the area. Neighbourhood Plans set out a series of planning policies which are used to determine planning applications in the area until 2031.
Cllr Robert Eggleston, Leader of Mid Sussex District Council, said: “I am delighted that the Horsted Keynes Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted by the Council, and I am grateful to all those who were involved in its development. Neighbourhood Plans are an important part of our development plan because they enable the Council to secure development which is of the highest quality in the most appropriate locations with supporting infrastructure.”
The plan focuses on ensuring Horsted Keynes remains an attractive rural village and a desirable place to live, work, and visit. It also prioritises homes for all residents and ensures that all developments are sustainable to preserve the distinctive rural character, landscape, and community ethos.
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