Published: 13 January 2026
From: Regeneration
Crawley Borough Council is pleased to announce that Landbuild Ltd has been appointed to undertake phase one of the Station Gateway regeneration scheme which will transform the public spaces on the Martlets, Haslett Avenue West, and Friary Way, and deliver major improvements to the operation of the bus station in the heart of Crawley town centre.
This first phase of the regeneration scheme will be funded by both government and local authority capital funding allocated from a combination of the Crawley Growth Programme and the Crawley Towns Fund. Work is due to start early 2026 and is expected to take 24 months to complete. There will be a detailed construction management plan in place to ensure that any disruption to local businesses is kept to a minimum.
The first phase of the regeneration scheme will benefit the town centre in numerous ways including:
- providing physical improvements to the public spaces on Friary Way, the Martlets and Haslett Avenue West, creating a better-connected transport hub for pedestrians and cyclists between the railway station, bus station and the wider town centre
- delivering an enhanced bus station with improved bus and traffic flows around Friary Way and maximising operational capacity within the bus station to boost the provision of bus services across the town
- providing high quality, distinctive and enjoyable public spaces for residents, visitors, and town centre workers, boosting footfall and vitality in the town centre and encouraging a stronger sense of place
- adding quality soft landscaping to the area with a variety of planting and greenery to enhance the quality of the environment
- providing continuous and safe cycle infrastructure to the edge of the pedestrian shopping area as an extension of the wider cycle network
- ensuring the area is accessible to all users including children, older people, people with disabilities, workers, residents, and visitors who will be using the area at various times
We are pleased to have appointed Landbuild to carry out this regeneration work to transform Crawley town centre. The scheme will help boost economic growth and attract private investment in new residential, retail and commercial development within the area, in line with Crawley’s Economic Recovery Plan. We are starting the new year with a strong plan for shaping Crawley’s future and making it even better for everyone.
Councillor Michael Jones
Leader
Crawley Borough Council
The appointment of Landbuild marks a significant milestone for the Station Gateway project, which forms a key part of the wider growth programme for Crawley. With works due to commence in January 2026, this step brings us closer to delivering a modern, accessible transport hub that supports economic growth and improves connectivity for residents, businesses, and visitors. We’re proud to support Crawley Borough Council as they lead on delivery and look forward to seeing the benefits this investment will bring to the town centre.
Councillor Garry Wall
West Sussex County Council
The existing bus station was built at a time when usage of buses in Crawley was a fraction of current levels thanks to two decades of substantial year on year growth. It is now running at capacity and the bus station - along with the junction through Station Way - is to receive major improvements to deliver the capacity and faster journey times needed for the future, as well as providing a better environment for users of buses and the town centre.
Nick Hill
Commercial Director
Metrobus
Landbuild is delighted to have been awarded the contract for this prestigious Station Gateway scheme for Crawley Borough Council and look forward to working in a collaborative manner to ensure a successful outcome. As a local company, the experience that we have gained in similar successful redevelopments of the Black Rock area of Brighton, Worthing Station approach and Manor Royal Crawley will aid the construction process.
Mark Windus
Managing Director
Landbuild
tags: regeneration