Plans to build flats on derelict site in Bognor

Planning permission has been sought

Plans for a block of 24 flats on a derelict site have been submitted for outline permission
Author: Emma SmithPublished 6th Nov 2023

Plans for a block of 24 flats on a derelict site in Bognor Regis have been submitted for outline permission.

The block on the corner of Ash Grove and Durban Road, sits on the site of the former two storey Westside Supplies office block. That was demolished as part of previous planning applications around ten years ago.

The plans show a four storey block with 13 one bed and 11 two bed flats, 30 per cent affordable housing, cycle storage, and 26 underground parking spaces.

Developers state the building will aim to be 100 per cent wheelchair accessible, including several disabled parking spaces.

Planning permission has been sought for flats on the site since 2007 from five different developers, with two successful applications for 14 flats in 2012 and 2019, neither of which finished construction.

Previous applications were refused for loss of commercial floorspace and no affordable housinng contributions.

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