THE PROPOSAL
THE MASTERPLAN
The proposal places access to the river at its heart. The plan includes new moorings, 60 homes, leisure space, new foot and cycle paths and a new clubhouse/gymnasium. With play areas, park space and a contemplative bird hide, the emerging plans propose a diverse mix of uses to create a sense of community at the site.
The new homes will be high-quality, sustainable and designed around concepts of multi-generational planning and co-housing. Elements like shared open riverside spaces will encourage greater social cohesion between residents and improve well-being.
All parking has been designed to be out of view from the riverside, either situated beneath under crofts and buildings within the development, or hidden behind rows of houses and the existing flood defence.
Shared Riverside Spaces
Planted Swales
Waterfront Living
Riverside Walkway
Children's Playspaces
Gateway Landmark
A NEW RIVERSIDE DESTINATION
The scheme provides 31 apartment units and 29 houses, incorporating mooring facilities for local use and tourism, as well as a gymnasium/clubhouse building. With play areas, park space and a contemplative bird hide, the emerging plans propose a diverse mix of uses to create a sense of community at the site.
THE SALTINGS
The Saltings in the north marks the extremity of the development, and to the extremity of Littlehampton. The design is planned to respect and protect the habitat to the north and to enjoy the vistas over and beyond this.
NEW AMENITIES
The proposal looks to create new local amenities in the form of a gym/clubhouse building linked to the new moorings. Furthermore, generous open space and outdoor amenities provide a strong new connection with the riverside and nature.
Outdoor amenities are designed to foster strong community relationships by the use of spaces designed for a wide range of age groups.
New amenity space also includes the restoration of habitats such as bioswales for the use by riparian birds and mammals, potentially educating children about their role in habitats.
NEW PLAY AREAS
The play area along the riverside is set out as a softer play trail integrated into a loose shipwreck landscape feature, inspired by driftwood and remains existing on the mudflats and saltmarshes on site.
The new Bio-swale between the riverside and houses provides water voles with an improved habitat with suitable vegetation. This could also become a learning space for young children.
In addition to this, a new bird hide on the Saltings spit could provide education into wintering and breeding birds, as well as a secluded, sheltered space.
MULTIGENERATIONAL
The development has been designed to cater for all ages, creating an inclusive environment for all. The benefits of multi-generational living are well researched and documented.
A generational mix within the development will provide activity and life throughout the day and people of different ages will be able to provide assistance to each other fostering a stronger sense of community.
