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This page summarises the current status on major developments in Worthing as of May 2010.
West Durrington
The West Durrington planning application was refused by the Planning Committee on the 15th March 2010 on the grounds that the benefits of the proposed development would not outweigh its environmental impact on Ancient Woodland, a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI) and the habitat of protected species. The main concern related to the proposed access to Titnore Lane and development on two parcels of land adjacent to Titnore Lane. Following this decision the Council has still allocated the site for residential development in its Core Strategy but has reduced the development potential (i.e. the numbers of dwellings that could be accommodated on the site).
Teville Gate
Whilst, the planning permission granted for the site will not be implemented, the developers are working on a revised application which it intends to submit later in the year. The revised proposal will still propose a high density, mixed use development incorporating leisure, retail and residential uses. The existing permission included the replacement aquarena but this is now to be replaced on the seafront and the recent recession has forced the developers to look at other uses which would ensure the site remains viable and can, at last, be redeveloped to improve the entrance into the town.
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.
For more details please see New Swimming Pool.
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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