Delivering affordable housing

Our forward-looking Housing and Homelessness Strategy (2026–2030) places a strong emphasis on delivering more affordable homes that meet the needs of communities across the District.

This will help reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and play a key role in preventing homelessness.

Collaboration on rural housing

In partnership with Saxon Weald, we are set to deliver new social rented homes in Cowfold. The new development will provide a total of eight homes, comprising four one‑bedroom and four two-bedroom properties, which will be available to rent for local people on the housing register.

Through this close partnership, and with the support of grant funding from Section 106 development contributions, we are significantly increasing the availability of genuinely affordable social rented housing across the District, ensuring homes remain accessible to those in greatest need.

Keeping social housing stock available

Our continued collaboration with Saxon Weald to protect and maintain affordable social housing is delivering strong results.

Over the past two years, we have provided grant funding to help repair and modernise 22 homes and keep them available for tenants. This includes 16 units for social rent – providing lower‑cost accommodation for households which wouldn’t have been achieved without our funding.

Dukes Square development to create accessible homes

On 25 March, we approved funding for the development of new affordable homes at Dukes Square in central Horsham.
The scheme will deliver nine properties, including two homes with enhanced accessibility features for people living with disabilities. These homes will provide much-needed affordable accommodation for local residents on the Housing Register.

The Dukes Square development forms a key objective within our Annual Plan.

Read our 2026 to 2027 Annual Plan