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Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Downlands Park – Residential Care Community
Downlands Park is a contemporary extra-care residential development designed to provide independent, safe, and community-focused living for older adults. The proposal redevelops the existing site into a modern residential community consisting of 70 extra-care apartments and 15 extra-care cottages, supported by a central communal hub offering leisure, health, and wellbeing facilities.
The development combines high-quality architecture, landscaped open spaces, and sustainable design to create a welcoming environment that encourages social interaction, accessibility, and healthy living.
Project Objectives
- Redevelop the existing site into a modern residential community.
- Provide accessible homes for elderly residents.
- Encourage independent living while providing care support.
- Create vibrant communal spaces that promote social interaction.
- Integrate sustainable landscape and green infrastructure.
Residential Facilities
- 70 Extra Care Apartments
- 15 Private Cottages
- Private balconies and roof terraces
- Wheelchair-accessible apartments
- Spacious living and dining areas
- Lift access & Storage facilities
- Modern kitchens & Accessible bathrooms
Community Facilities
- Reception Area & Community Lounge
- Café & Restaurant / Dining Area
- Wellness Centre & Activity Rooms
- Healthcare Support Facilities
- Leisure Spaces & Pavilion Building
- Roof Terraces & Green Roof
- Glazed Link Corridors connecting buildings
Accessibility & Sustainability
- Barrier-free pedestrian routes & step-free access
- Wheelchair-accessible apartments & wide walkways
- Safe circulation & accessible terraces throughout site
- Green roofs & Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
- Existing tree retention & New tree planting
- Improved building fabric performance & Renewable energy
- Biodiverse landscaping
Property Media
The Downlands Park, Haywards Heath project represents a modern and sustainable extra-care residential development designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults. By combining thoughtfully designed apartments and cottages with extensive landscaped gardens, communal facilities, and accessible outdoor spaces, the development creates a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. The project successfully integrates contemporary architecture, environmental sustainability, and community-focused planning to encourage independent living, social interaction, and overall wellbeing. Through high-quality materials, energy-efficient design, and carefully planned public spaces, Downlands Park provides a vibrant residential community that meets both present and future living needs.