A public consultation is soon to begin on an updated plan for the Shoreham Harbour Regeneration project.
Residents, local businesses and community groups are being encouraged to take part and discuss future opportunities for new housing and employment space in the harbour and surrounding areas. The plan also includes proposals and policies for adapting to climate change, upgraded flood defences, recreational and community facilities, sustainable travel and environmental improvements
The 8 week consultation runs from 16th December to 10th February, and looks at the updates made to the project’s Joint Area Action Plan since a similar consultation in 2014. The plan acts as a guide to the regeneration of the harbour, over the next 15 – 20 years.
The plan has been jointly prepared by Adur District Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and West Sussex County Council working closely with Shoreham Port Authority.
Leader of Adur District Council, Cllr Neil Parkin, said:
“It’s important that as the project progresses, we undertake public consultations to engage with residents and businesses to produce a shared vision for Shoreham Harbour’s regeneration. The plan covers a wide range of issues that those living in the area take very seriously; such as managing flood risk, enhancing the natural environment and eco-friendly methods of transport. Therefore it’s key that we can involve as many individual’s views as we can.”
The plan has also been designed to complement the emerging Adur Local Plan (2016), and work alongside the adopted Brighton & Hove City Plan Part One (2016).
Cllr Julie Cattell, Chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Planning Committee, said:
“This consultation is a way to involve everyone in a very important discussion about Shoreham Harbour. We want to do our best to accommodate local opinions in the project and so it’s important that as many people as possible take part in the consultation so that their voices can be heard and their views taken into consideration.”
Cllr Bob Lanzer, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at West Sussex County Council, added:
“Shoreham Harbour plays an important role in the economy of the south east by supplying minerals for use in the construction industry. We welcome views on our plan to safeguard wharves for mineral transportation, while also meeting our aspirations for regeneration of the area.”
To take part or find out more about the project, from Friday onwards, visit www.adur-worthing.gov.uk.