On 02 March 2026, Crawley Borough Council officially stopped plans to build a new housing development on Lansbury Road in West Sussex. This decision follows clear feedback from local residents who felt the project was not being built in the right place for the neighbourhood.
The original proposal for the Broadfield site involved the demolition of 33 existing garages. The council had planned to replace them with 10 affordable homes, consisting of seven houses and three apartments for local people.
Public consultation on the project began in early 2024, giving residents a chance to share their views on how the land should be used. The council decided to halt the work after many people expressed that the site was not suitable for the new housing.
Councillor Ian Irvine, the cabinet member for housing, confirmed that the project would no longer proceed. A similar housing plan at Bristol Close in Pound Hill was also cancelled in March 2024 for similar reasons.
Councillor Michael Jones, the leader of the council, thanked the community for their feedback and confirmed that they are looking for alternative sites. The council still plans to deliver more than 500 new council houses across the borough in the future.
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