Burgess Hill is a mid-Sussex town that is one of the fastest-growing in the county, positioned for significant expansion at the Northern Arc development area delivering 3,500 homes. The town's position midway between Brighton and Crawley on the London main line makes it a strong commuter base, and the new development will create a substantial new commercial and residential catchment.
“Major residential growth planned with Northern Arc development. Manufacturing base supports industrial demand. Brighton overspill market.”
— CMB Market Analysis
Northern Arc strategic housing (3,500 homes + employment); Burgess Hill town centre regeneration; The Brow mixed-use; NewRiver retail investment; Keymer Tile Works site; Place and Connectivity programme
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Burgess Hill presents development opportunities linked to Northern Arc strategic housing (3,500 homes + employment). Growing demand from the Technology sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Growing appetite with planned growth. Industrial and development sites favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Burgess Hill and the wider West Sussex region, from tech workspace conversions to industrial unit purchases.
Burgess Hill is a mid-Sussex town that is one of the fastest-growing in the county, positioned for significant expansion at the Northern Arc development area delivering 3,500 homes. The commercial property market benefits from strong demand across Technology, Manufacturing, Retail sectors, creating diverse occupier interest and reducing single-sector risk. With average yields of 5% and 14.5% price growth over five years, Burgess Hill offers compelling returns for commercial property investors. Excellent connectivity via Southern/Thameslink to London (55 mins)/Brighton (15 mins) supports tenant demand and underpins long-term property values. Ongoing regeneration activity, including Northern Arc strategic housing (3, further enhances the investment outlook and signals sustained public and private sector confidence.
Limited stock of institutional-grade commercial property in Burgess Hill means investors often need to consider value-add strategies. Planning timelines and local authority capacity can extend development schedules beyond initial expectations.
Burgess Hill's commercial property landscape has been shaped by Northern Arc strategic housing (3,500 homes + employment). Growth in the Technology sector has driven notable investment activity, with occupier demand supporting new development and refurbishment projects across the area.
Planning applications in Burgess Hill are managed by West Sussex council, which has adopted a pro-growth stance supporting commercial and mixed-use development. Local plan policies favour brownfield regeneration and town centre investment, with a streamlined approach to permitted development rights for office-to-residential conversions.
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