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Small plots of land and surrounding roads are continuing to be sold off in various parts of Horsham – but the sales are baffling nearby residents.

Some fear that it could mean a number of local ‘greens’ and roads around them facing development.

But West Sussex County Council, which is responsible for highways, maintains that no roadway development can take place without its permission.

Even so, the sales of parcels of land and roads are continuing.

Land at Greenfields Farm, Horsham, has been sold at auction for £20,000 but it is unclear as to what it can be used for

The plots are being sold in lots by Auction House London, and are being described as having “potential for a variety of uses (subject to obtaining all relevant consents).”

And the auctioneers add the message to every plot up for sale: “Purchasers are deemed to rely on their own enquiries with regard to any possible development potential for this individual plot. All or part of this Lot may comprise adopted highway. All interested Buyers should rely on their own enquiries with the local authority.”

Among the latest sales is land at Greenfields Farm near School Lane in Horsham which was sold last year for £20,000.

Sales of small plots of land and roadways baffle Horsham residents