Written by: Miriam Nicholls
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While we are working away in the background we thought it would be good to update you on what is going on with the various regeneration sites in Littlehampton.
Littlehampton seafront
During the year, a Waterfront Strategy has been drawn up by world-renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell and his team. The Strategy was adopted by Arun District Council in July and demonstrates a range of initiatives that could be put in place to improve and enhance Littlehampton seafront. They suggest that this may be done in a number of ways including:
• Creating strong links with Littlehampton town centre.
• Celebrating the promenade.
• Connecting the east and west beaches.
• Activating the Oyster Pond.
Littlehampton harbour
Another key area is the harbour which has recently been subject to a study to consider its future.
The study looked at how to transform the harbour and seafront into a thriving leisure destination, creating a variety of new skills, development and business opportunities.
St Martin’s car park
The St Martin’s area was identified in the Littlehampton Vision as a key site in developing the retail area of the town. Littlehampton town centre suffers from a lack of suitable retail units for modern retailers and the development of this area is seen as the key to providing the new retail premises that will attract those retailers.
A Development Brief has been drawn up which is the document to guide the way in which the area is developed.
Arun District Council, which owns the site, has recently agreed to fund the next stage of developing this site and pre-marketing work will shortly be taking place. Of course, this is another piece of “behind the scenes” work, but nevertheless moves the site closer to an end product.
Details of many of the schemes and potential development sites, along with the most up to date information, can be found at
www.arun.gov.uk/littlehampton or just call Miriam Nicholls on 01903 737845.
