Metrobus have issued a statement following noise concerns from residents living on an estate between Horsham and Crawley.

Residents at Kilnwood Vale in Faygate say that 400 buses – many with no passengers – drive along Calvert Link every day, causing almost 24-hour noise and disrupting their sleep.

But Metrobus commercial director Nick Hill said the overnight service was important to shift workers at Gatwick Airport and Manor Royal.

He said: “It has always been planned that Kilnwood Vale would have an excellent bus service, and this was made a planning requirement of the neighbourhood.

Residents in Calvert Link at Kilnwood Vale, Faygate, say that they are being plagued by the noise of 400 buses passing their homes every day. Picture by Hollie R

placeholder image — Residents in Calvert Link at Kilnwood Vale, Faygate, say that they are being plagued by the noise of 400 buses passing their homes every day. Picture by Hollie R

“We are pleased to be operating this required level of service that enables residents to be able to get about 24 hours a day without the need to own or use a car.

“The nature of shift work at Gatwick and Manor Royal means that the operation of overnight services is important.”

Meanwhile, house building company Crest Nicholson confirmed they were still in the process of engaging with Horsham District Council regarding further phases of development at Kilnwood Vale – including a proposed bus gate – but the application had yet to be decided.