GATEWAY TO THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
This unique and historic site offers the chance to reinvigorate, reimagine, and redevelop this Gateway to the English Channel to its former glory; fitted with all the luxuries of a modern riverside development.
From high-quality homes, to mooring spaces, and new public access to the river, to a gym and clubhouse, the site connects the active with those seeking a more peaceful lifestyle.
With the River Arun being central to the development’s design, its enhancements will not only help biodiversity, flood resilience and climate change adaptation, but will also give residents access to an everchanging riverfront and new walking and cycle paths. The Arun, along with the site’s new dedicated mooring dock, gives direct and easy access to the English Channel and the seas beyond.
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OPPORTUNITIES
BIODIVERSITY
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Integrate and enhance existing biodiversity throughout the scheme
TRAVEL BY WATER
Provide leisure moorings and means of access by boat for visitors and residents.
CONNECTIVITY
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Introduce routes and public realm
to enhance riverfront access
in Littlehampton
ACTIVATE RIVERFRONT
Introduce routes and public realm to enhance riverfront access in Littlehampton
ANCHOR POINTS
Establish key locations and views into site.
THE LOCAL NEED
AGEING
POPULATION
HOUSING
& GROWTH
Proportion of older people in Arun is 10% higher than national average, could rise in excess of 35%
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The riverside development is expected to be an attractive location to a mix of demographics
Local plan identifies the need to deliver housing on Windfall Sites
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Site lies in Littlehampton Economic Growth Area (LEGA), a key element of the Arun Local Plan
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LEGA sets out plans to deliver new homes, improve connectivity, leisure activities and the riverfront
WATERFRONT & LEISURE
Robert & Fiona Boyce of the Littlehampton Yacht Club are confident that the economic future of Littlehampton lies in marine leisure
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The site is currently under-used and there is an opportunity to activate this part of the riverfront
Modelling Iterations