A £1 BILLION neighbourhood has moved a step closer to fruition after councillors gave it their backing.
Horsham District Council planning committee gave the green light on Monday for the development of more than 2,750 homes and a giant business park north of the town.
The plans by major US real estate firm Liberty Property Trust have been opposed over concerns of massive urban sprawl and a loss of countryside.
At the meeting, re-arranged a month later than scheduled, councillors raised concerns the 35 per cent affordable homes target would be missed because of viability issues.
Committee members were warned further delays or a rejection of the scheme were likely to be overturned on appeal.
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