David Wilson Homes Southern has bought a 13-acre site in Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex for in excess of £20m from Countryside Properties.

The site has planning consent for 197 new homes, with a 20%affordable homes provision, and is part of the strategic site which Countryside is developing at 'Wickhurst Green'.

The scheme is a greenfield urban extension to the south of the village of Broadbridge Heath and west of Horsham comprising 963 housing units, a new primary school, a neighbourhood centre,recreational facilities and formal and informal open spaces.

Paul Crispin, Managing Director for David Wilson Homes Southern comments: "We are delighted to have purchased the land at Wickhurst Green, Broadbridge Heath with outline planning for 197 new homes.With excellent provision for community facilities and local amenities, we are confident that we will be able to deliver quality new homes in a sought after location."

Strutt & Parker acted for Countryside Properties in the disposal of the site. David Wilson Homes represented themselves.