£465,000

Under construction
David Wilson Homes has 140 developments on Homello. Homes in Chichester sold for a median £385,000 over the last year, £392 per sq ft; see house prices in Chichester.
Fossil Bay is a new build development by David Wilson Homes, situated on Clappers Lane in the village of Earnley, West Sussex (PO20 7JJ). This development is planned to comprise 100 energy-efficient properties, with a commitment that 30% of the units will be designated as affordable homes. The housing mix is diverse, spanning 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes, including detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses, as well as bungalows and flats, designed with a varied palette of brick and flint to create a cohesive streetscape.
The development is located approximately 7 miles from the historic city of Chichester. David Wilson Homes operates as a 5-star housebuilder, a rating they have achieved for 16 consecutive years in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, with over 90% of their customers stating they would recommend the company to a friend. Available homes at Fossil Bay currently range in price from £182,000 to £885,000, catering to a wide range of buyers from first-time homeowners to families. Specific property types include the 'Primrose', a 2-bedroom house starting from £250,000, and the 3-bedroom semi-detached 'Alder' house, with prices beginning from £450,000. Larger family homes, such as the 4-bedroom detached 'Bracebridge', start from approximately £699,000, while the 5-bedroom 'Lenwade' house is available from £875,000. All properties are designed for modern, energy-efficient living, incorporating features such as enhanced floor and roof insulation, water-saving components, photovoltaic solar panels, and access to an electric vehicle charging point. The development includes 14 acres of dedicated green open space, a community orchard, play areas, and a pond, supporting local biodiversity with the integration of bat boxes, bird boxes, and hedgehog highways. Fossil Bay offers a semi-rural coastal location, positioned approximately five minutes by car from East Wittering beach, providing access to watersports and coastal walks. The RSPB Medmerry Nature Reserve is situated close by, offering extensive walking and cycling trails. The local area benefits from a selection of 'Good' Ofsted-rated schools, local independent shops, cafes, and pubs. Transport links are facilitated by bus routes and the proximity to the A27 major road. The nearby Chichester train station, approximately 7 miles away, offers a fastest direct rail service to London Victoria with a journey time of 1 hour and 35 minutes, or an average journey time of around 1 hour and 50 minutes. Travel to Brighton is typically achievable in just over an hour. The current price range for new build homes at Fossil Bay is from £182,000 to £885,000. David Wilson Homes offers a variety of purchasing schemes, including the First Homes scheme (on selected plots), Part Exchange, Key Worker Deposit Contribution, and the Own New - Rate Reducer scheme, subject to terms and conditions. Available plots include opportunities for a move-in by Christmas (to be confirmed with developer) and specific incentives such as deposit contributions. Show Homes are available to view; prospective buyers should contact the developer directly for current availability, specific plot prices, and to book an appointment.
Estate agents list 5 homes for sale at Fossil Bay. Agent listings do not say whether a home is new or a resale, so this may be either.
Fossil Bay is a David Wilson Homes development in Earnley, West Sussex. David Wilson Homes has 140 developments listed on Homello.
Prices at Fossil Bay start from around £425,000 for 3–5 bedroom homes (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide). 5 homes are listed by estate agents at the scheme right now, which may be new or resale.
Fossil Bay is marked "now selling", under construction. Use the enquiry button to check current availability with David Wilson Homes.
The median sold price in Chichester was £385,000 over the last 12 months (1,104 sales, +0.0% on the year before), or £392 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Chichester page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Fossil Bay offers houses, 3–5 bedroom homes. Homes are sold outright by David Wilson Homes.
Fossil Bay, Clappers Lane, Earnley, West Sussex, PO20 7JJ
Within half a mile: 4 restaurants and cafes, 1 pub or bar, 4 takeaways.
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
The Chichester neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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Details last confirmed on 29 October 2026.