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Consultation has concluded

Thank you for your interest in the Free Wharf project. Progress is well underway on the first phase of buildings along Brighton Road. You can view recent drone footage of the site below.


This first phase of the development will deliver 137 affordable homes, available for occupation from Summer 2023.

Phase 2 consultation

Following a detailed review, the project team has identified opportunities to deliver greater benefits, bringing the second phase of the project up to date with best practice. We intend to submit a revision to the original planning application this summer and welcome any comments you may have

Thank you for your interest in the Free Wharf project. Progress is well underway on the first phase of buildings along Brighton Road. You can view recent drone footage of the site below.


This first phase of the development will deliver 137 affordable homes, available for occupation from Summer 2023.

Phase 2 consultation

Following a detailed review, the project team has identified opportunities to deliver greater benefits, bringing the second phase of the project up to date with best practice. We intend to submit a revision to the original planning application this summer and welcome any comments you may have about the proposals.

Key changes 

  • Increase the number of homes by 39 through infilling (the overall building heights will not change)
  • Increase the number of affordable homes to 321 in total - representing over 50% of homes on the development
  • Reduce the number of parking spaces serving the commercial units to take account of changed post-pandemic habits
  • Replace some commercial parking spaces with a car club hub that will provide residents with a genuine alternative to car ownership. The hub will also be available to non-residents and the surrounding community
  • Changes to the river walkway (requiring less intervention into the tidal mudflats)
  • Changes to the energy strategy, resulting in CO2 reductions of at least 59% over that required by the Building Regulations

We believe these changes are modest in the context of the overall scheme. The images below compare the approved scheme at the top with proposed changes below, to help you form your own view.

Approved riverside view

Newly proposed riverside view

Telling us your views

You can add comments below by first registering your details or, if you prefer, we would be happy to arrange a time to meet with you. Contact details for the project team are above on the right we would love to hear from you. Please also consider using our quick poll on car clubs.


Our planning application will be considered shortly and a link to the Council's portal it provided in the right hand banner.

Public Events

We understock two public events as follows:-

  • Thursday 8th September 2022 at the Free Wharf site accessed via Humphrey's Gap, BN43 6RW - time between 3pm and 7pm.
  • Wednesday 14th September 2022 at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU - time between 4pm and 7pm

Thank you to those who attended and gave us your views.

Outcome

On 31st January 2023 Adur and Worthing's planning committee resolved to grant consent for the revised scheme shown above, subject to new conditions and a legal agreement to secure section 106 contributions and commitments.




Discussions: All (2) Open (2)

  • View and add comments about the proposals

    over 2 years ago
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    Add your comments about the proposed key changes. Your comments may help spark discussion. 

    You can also view what other people have said.

  • Car club hub - your views

    over 2 years ago
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    We would like to hear your views on car clubs. 

    Have you ever used a car club? Would you consider using one? 

    What are the pros and cons of owning your own car compared with using a car share scheme? 

    How often do you use your own vehicle if you have one?