Planning Updates

Worthing Council appointed a Heritage Consultant to review our recommendations to revise the Conservation Areas of Worthing. A report has now been published, which includes recommendations to create a new conversation area around Marine Gardens, extend the existing Conservation Area near Steyne Gardens and strengthen the Goring Hall Conservation Appraisal …

Beach Shelter – West Buildings Sue Belton spoke at the Planning Meeting on 21.9.23. We are pleased to tell you that the plans to demolish the Locally Listed  Beach Shelter (south of West Buildings) to construct a two storey restaurant on the beach were unanimously refused. An excellent result as …

CHATSMORE FARM/GORING GAP NORTH: We are delighted that the Appeal Court dismissed the Appeal by Persimmon to build 475 dwellings on Chatsmore Farm. This was a long but worthwhile Campaign and we thank our associate groups and members for their support. MONTAGUE PLACE: The Society has responded to the next …

MONTAGUE PLACE ENGAGEMENT REPORT We made a significant contribution to the request for ideas to improve Montague Place (including the white swirly lines) including the suggestion for a central garden. WBC have now published their vision with some artist impressions. Please click the link for details. <https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/montague-place-worthing/> AWDM/0508/23 64A CHAPEL ROAD. CHAPEL …

We’ve had a busy April so far and have commented on the following Planning Applications: 230414 147 Montague St, (development site) 230402 Grand Victorian Hotel 230416 123 Montague Street, amendment 230416 18 Shakespeare Road, (tree reduction) 230416 Shelley Road,2, (34 Arunel Lodge)

We have commented on several planning applications in recent weeks. Here is a selection. 14/3/23 AWDM /0180/23 The Victoria Grand, Mill Road – Broadly Supportive (Demolish existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension). 4/3/23 AWDM/0156/23. Rebuild Flint Wall, Manor Road – Supportive. 6/3/23 AWDM/1119/22. Demolition of Air Training Corps, Victoria Road. 3 …

Objection of Miller House Planning Application Our conservation areas are an important part of Worthing’s heritage. Wherever possible the the Society aims to protect their character. We were disappointed when, despite the Planning Case Officers recommendation to refuse the application,  the Planning Committee allowed a ‘backland’ development  of 4 houses …

Forest Barn – Objection   Result of Planning Application – Refused

We have responded to the following planning applications over the past few weeks. If you would like a copy of our full response please e-mail us. AWDM/1624/22-The Montague Centre/objection. An over-development of the site. AWDM/1876/22-Heslington House/satisfactory progress/no objection AWDM/1465/22 – 29 Marine Place/unsatisfactory space standards/objection AWDM/1658/22 – St PAULS Centre/solar …

Adur and Worthing Borough Council now own the site.  Under the previous owner a planning application was approved despite what we regarded as a major over development of the site.  We now await a new consultation.

This site is owned by Adur and Worthing Borough Council.  A planning application was approved during lockdown despite significant opposition including from the Worthing Society (the proposed development was much too dense). We are pleased to report that the council has now appointment a new Architect to come up with …