Horsham District Council wants to build the houses on land at Rookwood Golf Course - despite huge public opposition.
The council says it will expand nearby Warnham Local Nature Reserve if the housebuilding goes ahead.
Take a look here at some of the countryside that could be lost.
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Wildflowers abound at Rookwood. Photo: Steve Robards SR2104203 SUS-210420-170642001
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Spring blossom abounds. Photo: Steve Robards SR2104203 SUS-210420-170514001
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It's a haven for wildlife and pollinating insects. Photo: Steve Robards SR2104203 SUS-210420-170441001
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Winding paths snake their way around the golfcourse. Photo: Steve Robards SR2104203 SUS-210420-170452001