Hampshire-based Bargate Homes has received the green light from Arun District Council to develop 95 new homes on a 12.13-acre site in the village of Pagham, West Sussex.
It marks the sixth scheme the housebuilder has received planning permission for since the start of 2025, totalling over 400 new family homes.
Located on Pagham Road, the new development will feature a variety of mixed-tenure detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, alongside maisonettes. Designed by Thrive Architects, the scheme layout comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom homes, as well as new public open space and pedestrian access to serve the wider existing community, together with children’s play areas. 30% of the 95 homes will be delivered to VIVID, Bargate’s parent company, for affordable housing.
The delegated approval of the Reserved Matters application will enable Bargate Homes to make preparations to commence construction later this year. The scheme will be constructed to a high EPC rating, including green technologies, with PV Solar Panels, air source heat pumps and each home having an EV charger.
Mark White, managing director of Bargate, said: “Having handed over 250 beautiful homes to customers in our 2024/5 financial year, we are thrilled to be celebrating 20 years of trading by cementing our growth trajectory. Since the start of 2025, we have received the green light for over 400 family homes, with a number of additional planning applications currently being processed.”
“This exemplary housing development in Pagham will create much-needed opportunities to live in an eco-focused home in a sought-after West Sussex spot. Located close to the coast and just two miles from the popular holiday destination of Bognor Regis, this prized site also benefits from being only six miles from the cathedral city of Chichester.”
“We will continue to work with Arun District Council to make preparations to commence work on-site, with the first home handovers anticipated for 2026.”
The residential development will be constructed using traditional materials inspired by the architectural styles found across the locality, including brick facades, flint and weatherboarding. The majority of the plots will be set out over two storeys, with some having one and a half floors.
Bargate’s scheme will deliver biodiversity net gains across the site. All existing trees suitable for retention will be retained and supplemented with new planting. A range of wildlife boxes including bat boxes, bird boxes, bee bricks and insect hotels will be distributed throughout the development, as well as a sensitive lighting strategy to maintain dark corridors for bats.
Pagham, located on the West Sussex coast, is two miles west of Bognor Regis and six miles south of Chichester. It is home to the Nature Conservation Site of Pagham Harbour, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Chichester has a large centre with many popular bars and restaurants and larger high street stores. It is a 15-minute drive from the development site or a 25-minute bus ride.
