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Economic Development Unit
Worthing Borough Council
Portland House,
Richmond Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1LT - 01903 239999
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This page summarises the current status on major developments in Worthing as of October 2009.
Teville Gate
The developers are currently working on a revised proposal for Teville Gate and are keen to progress this key regeneration site. It is anticipated that a revised planning application will be submitted in spring 2010 which will seek to retain a mixed use development on the site incorporating residential, retail and leisure uses.
Aquarena
The Council agreed in September 2008 that the most appropriate site for the replacement swimming pool would be on the seafront and adjacent to the existing Aquarena (on the site of the current paddling pool). London based architect firm - Wilkinson Eyre – has been chosen to design the new swimming complex. A development brief for the remainder of the site has also been prepared by GVA Grimley. This will help to inform the planning framework for the redevelopment of this important seafront site.
Grafton
The redevelopment of this prominent site is being progressed through the emerging Core Strategy. The strategy sets out the key development principles for the site and highlights the importance of a comprehensive development approach. The focus is on a mix of residential and commercial uses, to enhance the existing town centre and seafront.
Retail Heart (Guildbourne Centre)
Following on from the approved Masterplan vision which promoted the idea of a new retail core on land to the south of Union Place and including the Guildbourne Centre, a detailed Development Brief has been prepared and adopted by the Council. The Brief encourages the comprehensive development of the site to significantly enhance the retail offer and help to re-establish the town as the regional shopping centre.
Any town centre re-development takes time to implement given the complexities around site assembly, planning and transport issues, however, the Council is committed to implementing this important project and it will be important that clear policies for the site are incorporated in the Council’s revised Core Strategy which is due to be published early in 2010.
Sea Place/Eirene Ave
The redevelopment of this site has commenced, with planning permission granted for 114 flats and houses, a new medical facility and a replacement yacht club. The disposal of this site by the Council has provided funds to assist in the delivery of the town’s replacement swimming pool.
Lower Northbrook Farm
The redevelopment of this site has commenced, with planning permission granted for a new hospice for St Barnabas replacing its existing facility in Columbia Drive.
Aviva (Norwich Union), Grove Lodge Roundabout
Following the announcement of significant job loses at Aviva (formerly Norwich Union), this site was placed on the market. The Council is discussing with Aviva the development options for the site. It will be important to include this site within the Council’s revised Core Strategy which is currently being prepared and due for publication early in 2010.
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