Plans for 94 new homes in Runcton West Sussex progress

BRiCS, a regional housebuilder, has exchanged contracts to acquire the Charman’s Field site in Runcton, West Sussex, in a multi-million-pound deal from Landlink Developments Ltd.

The 6.89-hectare site already has outline planning permission for 94 homes, including 28 affordable properties.

Andrew North, land and development director at BRiCS, said: "We are delighted to acquire this prime development site in the desirable village of Runcton.

"We will now refine our plans through the reserved matters process and look forward to revealing our vision for the development."

Mr North said the company hopes to begin construction in late 2026.

The outline permission, granted by Chichester District Council in 2024, includes public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage and new footway and cycleway links.

Andrew Tice, managing director at Landlink, said: "We are pleased to have agreed the sale of Charman’s Field, Runcton to BRiCS.

"This carefully planned scheme will offer a balance mix of new homes and bring broader benefits to the local community, including public open space and improved pedestrian links."

BRiCS will now submit a reserved matters planning application with further details.

The company said it is committed to working with the community to deliver a "vibrant" and "sensitive" scheme.

BRiCS, established in 2020, has quickly expanded across the region, with two significant developments in Chichester and Bordon.

Charman’s Field is located on the edge of Runcton, surrounded by a mix of residential, agricultural and horticultural uses.