A NEW Jones Homes development in Burgess Hill will generate investment of more than £800,000 into the local community.

Jones Homes is preparing to open the doors to its new Folders Grove development, located off Folders Lane, early in the new year.

The development will include 73 homes, ranging from two to five-bedroom properties.

As part of its planning agreement for the development, Jones Homes will invest £228,000 to support local primary schools, almost £250,000 for secondary schools and £57,000 for local sixth form education.

The company will also contribute £34,000 towards community buildings, £78,000 for sports facilities and £47,000 towards healthcare.

There will be a £21,000 payment for the town’s library, £63,000 towards play spaces and £44,000 to support local community infrastructure.

Jones Homes has also agreed to pay for local transport improvements and traffic calming measures in the nearby village of Ditchling.

Sara Stanhope, Sales Director for Jones Homes Southern, said: “We are extremely pleased to bring Folders Grove on to the market in Burgess Hill.

“We are offering buyers a wide range of high-quality homes.

“Construction is already under way on site and the first properties are due to be released for sale in January.

“The development will contribute to local infrastructure, helping to support the town as it grows.

“This demonstrates the benefits that new homes bring to the wider community.

“In addition, new homes create jobs during the construction process, support local contractors and attract more money to the local economy.”

“At Folders Grove we will be offering the opportunity for people to buy their first or next home with just a five per cent deposit using Help to Buy.”