Hookwood Local Centre, Hookwood, Horley, RH6 0AY

Description
The wider site extends to approximately 23.03 hectares and comprises agricultural land separated by established hedgerows, mature trees, and areas of woodland. The site lies immediately adjacent to the western edge of Hookwood and forms a key strategic allocation within the adopted Mole Valley Local Plan 2020–2039.

The allocation under Policy DS41 provides for a residential-led mixed-use development including up to 446 dwellings, community facilities, public open space, gypsy and traveller pitches, landscaping and supporting infrastructure.

The approved outline consent includes provision for community building(s) of up to 1,500sqm (Use Class E and/or F). The community building element will come forward under a separate Reserved Matters application with a prefferred developer.

The wider development proposals include:
446 new dwellings
45% affordable housing provision
22 custom-build dwellings
Public open space and landscaped amenity areas
Community orchard and allotments
One NEAP and two LEAP play areas
Gypsy and traveller pitches
Sustainable drainage infrastructure including attenuation basins and swales
Tree-lined streets and enhanced ecological habitats

The proposed local centre/community building opportunity will form part of this wider new residential neighbourhood and is intended to support both future residents and the surrounding community.

Location
The site is located to the west of Reigate Road, Hookwood, within Mole Valley District in Surrey, directly adjacent to the existing settlement of Hookwood and immediately north of Gatwick Business Park.

The site forms part of the strategic allocation identified as Policy DS41 within the adopted Mole Valley Local Plan 2020–2039.

A Public Right of Way (Route 342) runs east-west along the southern boundary of the site, providing a direct pedestrian connection between the development and Hookwood.

The surrounding area comprises a mixture of residential development, agricultural land, mature woodland and hedgerows. The site is bordered by existing residential development to the east, agricultural land to the west and south, and Hookwood Common Brook along the northern boundary.

The wider area is identified for significant residential-led growth within the adopted Local Plan, with nearby allocations including Land at Povey Cross Farm (Policy DS42), Land south of Kennel Lane (Policy DS44), and Land adjacent to Three Acres (Policy DS43).

The proposed development includes new pedestrian connections, public open space, allotments, play areas and community infrastructure, creating an integrated and accessible new neighbourhood.

Planning
Outline planning permission was granted at appeal on 18 July 2024 under reference APP/C3620/W/24/3336607 for:

“Outline application with all matters reserved except means of access for residential development of up to 446 dwellings (Use Class C3), community building(s) up to 1,500sqm (Use Class E and/or F), gypsy and traveller pitches up to 0.2ha, public open space, landscaping, surface water drainage and all associated infrastructure.”

A Reserved Matters application has subsequently been submitted for the residential development, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

The community building(s) will be delivered under a separate Reserved Matters application in accordance with the approved outline planning permission and associated Section 106 Agreement.

The planning framework allows flexibility for a range of potential Class E and/or F uses, subject to Reserved Matters approval.

Tenure & Opportunity
Offers are invited on both a freehold serviced site basis, subject to planning and vacant possession. In addition to this offers are invited on a leasehold basis. If the latter, we require details from each occupier in respect of their proposed use and timescales, along with site requirements including; site size, site location, building(s) size, number of car parking spaces and whether the occupier would look to build the building(s) themselves or take a unit in a shell and core condition with capped services subject to AFL.

Method of Sale
The local centre is available by way of leasehold interest or freehold in part or full and is being sold by way of informal tender . All proposals must be submitted by midday Thursday 30th July 2026.