Welcome to the community engagement website for The Landings, Ford – a new neighbourhood on the former Ford Airfield.

The Landings is the result of more than a decade of local collaboration. Led by the Ford Community Land Trust and supported by parish councils and residents, the vision was first established through the Ford Neighbourhood Plan and subsequently confirmed in the Arun District Local Plan as a strategic site allocation.

In 2024, Vistry Group acquired the site with a commitment to turn this long-held community vision into reality. Our role is to deliver a masterplan that provides:

• Around 1,500 new homes, including affordable housing for local people;
• A new primary school, care home, and local centre;
• Green open spaces, play areas, and sports pitches;
• The Runway Park and Canal Park, celebrating the area’s heritage;
• Safe walking, cycling, and transport links to neighbouring communities.

We recognise how much effort the local community has invested to get the plans to this stage. Our ambition is to build on that work and create an exemplar development that becomes the new heart of Ford.

This website is here to:

• Keep you updated on planning applications and construction progress;
• Share news from the Community Liaison Group and wider engagement activity;
• Provide a central point of contact for questions and feedback.

Together, we can ensure The Landings grows into a place that reflects the community’s aspirations and provides lasting benefits for generations to come.