We are working with our partner Real to develop the site formerly known as The Mannings, on Surry Street, Shoreham-By-Sea. Here you can read about the development, and the new homes within it. We will add more information as it becomes available. Current expected completion is Spring 2024.
What type of homes will they be?
We want to create diverse, mixed tenure communities for people to live in. The 74 new homes will all be affordable with a mix of social rent and shared ownership tenures.
- Shared ownership offers an opportunity for those on medium incomes to take their first steps towards buying their own homes. If you are interested in shared ownership homes on this development you can register for updates including launch dates and brochures here.
- Social rent. Some of the homes for social rent are reserved for former residents of The Mannings who wish to return. We are currently working with those residents to confirm whether they intend to return or remain where they are. Any remaining homes for social rent will be passed to Adur and Worthing Council to offer to families in housing need.
The homes range in size from one-bedroom flats for one or two people, to three-bedroom flats for up to five people.
- Wheelchair accessible flats. There will be seven, two-bedroom wheelchair accessible flats on the ground floor (a mix of shared ownership and social rent).
Typical flat layouts
The homes will be open plan with minimal internal corridors to make best use of the space. Each flat has access to a private terrace or balcony. You can view Typical flat layouts and floor plans to the right (or below if viewing on a mobile device). These will be updated once we have completed design development and we have more user friendly plans to share.
The layouts reflect the following principles:
- Well defined front entrances with a hall area
- A storage/utility cupboard in each entrance hall
- Wide entrance hall continues and opens out onto the open plan living, dining and kitchen spaces
- Open plan living spaces are divided into zones, with the kitchen carefully planned and space provided for dining tables
- Windows are located strategically in each habitable room, increasing natural daylight and creating a positive visual perception of space
- External balconies provide a natural extension of the open plan living, dining and kitchen areas
- Built in wardrobes to master bedrooms
Specification
Social rented homes will contain the following items:
- Washing machine
- Fridge-freezer
- Free-standing oven
- Extractor hood
- One and a half bowl sink with drainer
- Monobloc mixer tap with lever handle
- Carpets in bedroom/s and living room
- Vinyl flooring in kitchen and bathroom
- Underfloor heating
Shared ownership homes will contain an integrated appliance pack including:
- Washing machine
- Fridge-freezer
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Induction hob
- Extractor hood
- Monobloc mixer tap with lever handle
- Carpets in bedroom/s and living room
- Vinyl flooring in kitchen and bathroom
- Underfloor heating
We will add more details as they become available.
Windows
Information about the type of windows in the new development can be found in the Velfac User Guide (see Documents on right hand side, or scroll down if using a hand held device).
The type of windows we will install in the new flats are Velfac 200 top hung (pages 12 and 13), reversible (page 16) and Velfac 200 Patio doors (page 18).
Features
- The sash can be rotated by up to 170° to allow cleaning from the inside, without oversail.
- The window can be reversed to the cleaning position where automatic catches keep the window in place
- You can view a short video demonstrating how the windows open here.
The window cleaning strategy will be shared here once the details have been agreed.
Heating and ventilation
The new homes will be fitted with electric underfloor heating and MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) units. These ventilation units ensure your home has good indoor air quality and protects it from condensation and mould.
The Nuaire ECO2 MVHR user guide is saved in the Documents section down the right hand side of this page (or scroll down if using a hand held device).
Communal areas
The homes will be arranged around two separate blocks, each with their own secure entrance and lift. Each block will have a roof terrace for the enjoyment of residents living in that block.
Cycle parking
We will be providing:
- 62 sheltered and secure spaces and
- 12 external spaces, which can be accessed through the secure, controlled gate or from the building
Car parking
The development is on a bus route and short walk from Shoreham-By-Sea railway station.
There will be 27 parking spaces, including three that are wheelchair accessible.
- 23 spaces at the rear of the building, secured by a controlled gate (three wheelchair accessible)
- a further four spaces along Surry Street (side street).
Allocation of spaces will be managed by the Housing Management Team.
Rents and service charges
Rents
All returning residents will be on social rent tenancies. The basis on which this is calculated will remain the same for residents moving back to a like for like property (ie a property with the same number of bedrooms as they previously had).
For example, a two-bedroom, four person flat is projected to be approximately £136.74 per week. Further projected rents will be published here shortly. Please note, these are not guaranteed and could be subject to change.
Service charges
Service charges for the new development are typically set by the Home Ownership Team around six months before the new homes are due to be completed. The service charge will be based on the estimated cost of services including communal electricity, lifts, fire safety, cleaning, estate care and other items. These will be adjusted in subsequent years to reflect the actual cost of delivering those services.
As a rough guide based on similar developments, the weekly service charge is likely to be in the region of:
- Approximately £9.65 pw for a 1 bed flat
- Approximately £12.31 pw for a 2 bed flat
- Approximately £15.83 pw for a 3 bed flat
These estimates are subject to the actual cost of services at the time of completion. They will also vary according to the size of each individual flat, as service charges are based on the cost of services per square foot.
More information on rents and service charges will be shared here once available.
The Mannings - background and consultation
The Mannings was built in 1982 by Martlet Housing Association. Following an independent survey in 2015 it was found that the building had deteriorated due to age and weather. This caused significant heat loss and concerns with damp and condensation. The mechanical and electrical services had also come to the end of their life expectancy.
Between August 2018 and November 2019 we engaged and consulted with residents and the local community. We held surgeries, resident meetings and three consultation events. We also took residents on site visits to similar schemes in May and October 2019. Residents also played an active role in evaluating tender submissions and interviewing prospective contractors for the redevelopment.
Following extensive consultation, our planning application to deliver 74 new homes at the Mannings received approval from Adur & Worthing Council planning committee on 11 November 2019.
You can view the plans online at planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications. Planning Application No. AWDM/1281/19
Former residents were supported into alternative temporary or permanent accommodation and offered the right to return to the Mannings once the development is complete.
You can read more about how we consulted with the local community and supported former residents throughout this process on our website here.
