Locals invited to help shape the future of Adur
Released: Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Residents of Sompting, Lancing, Shoreham, Southwick and Fishersgate can now have their say about how the area should develop in the future.
We have begun work on preparing the new Adur Local Plan - the public blueprint that will provide a vision for the area's growth, sustainability and success over the next 15 years.
Local plans are at the heart of the national planning process and will set out what opportunities there are for development and what the vision is for issues such as home-building, the economy, the environment and infrastructure.
To ensure residents are involved from the first stage of the new local plan, we have launched a consultation to gather early feedback on your views and priorities for future development over the coming years.
The consultation, which takes the form of a survey, is about understanding residents' priorities and identifying the challenges facing the local plan area. At this stage we are not including new policies or allocating any sites for development.
Unlike many other local authority areas, Adur is very limited in its development options because of its unique location between the sea and the South Downs. We are therefore asking for residents' views on how to best balance regeneration and protecting the natural environment.
Councillor Becky Allinson, Adur District Council's cabinet member for regeneration and strategic planning, said:
“We're committed to making Adur a place that works for everyone—where people can thrive while preserving our beautiful green spaces and coastline.
“This is your chance to get involved early on and make your voice heard. Together, we can create a plan that reflects the aspirations of our communities and makes Adur an even better place to live, work, and visit.”
The Local Plan is expected to be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination by December 2026, but resident feedback will shape it every step of the way. Once adopted, it will replace the active 2017 plan and serve as a cornerstone for planning decisions.
Despite their 15-year time frame, local plans are reviewed by councils every five years to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the needs of the area and local residents. New local plans should be implemented ahead of the existing plan's time frame ending.
The consultation is now open until midnight of Sunday 5th January 2025 and can be completed online by visiting:
Physical copies are also available at The Shoreham Centre, Shoreham Library, Lancing Library and Southwick Library during office opening hours.
To request a paper copy of the consultation and submit comments by post, please email our planning team via planning.policy@adur-worthing.gov.uk or call our contact centre on 01273 263000.
Photo: views across Adur from Widewater Lagoon, Lancing
Photo: Development along the River Adur in Shoreham
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