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Worthing Borough Council

Brownfield land

Reference Name Site address Deliverable Hazardous substances Hectares MinNetDwellings Minimum net dwellings Maximum net dwellings Ownership status Planning permission date Planning permission type Planning permission history Planning permission status Site plan URL Point Notes OrganisationLabel Organisation Entry date Start date End date
WBCBR13 WBCBR13 Teville Gate, Worthing yes 1.46 250 378 owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,146493,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.373769 50.817863) This site is an Allocation in the adopted Worthing Local Plan. A12 indicates a site capacity of 250 residential dwellings and 4000sqms of commercial floorspace. The site had been purchased by the Council and now sold to Homes England to bring forward a more realistic devleopment scheme. As at 01/04/2024 the site was assessed as a Potential Site in the SHLAA.. SHLAA Ref:WB08039 2025-02-21 2017-10-16
WBCBR15 WBCBR15 Union Place, Worthing yes 0.6 216 216 owned-by-a-public-authority 2024-08-12 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,146495,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.368903 50.813676) This site is an Allocation in the adopted Worthing Local Plan. A13 indicates a site capacity of a minimum of 150 residential dwellings and 700sqms of commercial floorspace. The site was acquired by the Council in 2018 to bring the site forward. An application AWDM/1618/23 was submitted for 216 residential units and commercial uses at ground floor level. and approved subject to the signing of a legal agreement as at 01/04/2024 and the site was assessed as a Potential Site in the SHLAA. Since then the application has been approved 12 August 2024 .. Application under Regulation 3 Construction of a mixed-use development between 4 and 11 storeys, comprising 216 residential apartments (including 20% Affordable Housing).. Planning Ref: AWDM/1618/23 2025-02-21 2017-10-16
WBCBR17 WBCBR17 Bus Depot, Library Place, Worthing yes 0.68 60 60 not-owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,146497,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.368118 50.810958) This privately owned site is an allocation in the adopted Worthing Local Plan. A11 indicates a minimum capcaity for 60 residential units and 2000sqms of commercial floorspace. The redevelopment of this site relies on the relocation of the bus garage thta operates from the site. The Council continues to work closely with the owners to help identify a suitable alternative site. As at 01/04/2024 the site was assessed as a 'Potential' SHLAA site.. SHLAA Ref: WB08046 2025-02-21 2017-10-16
WBCBR18 WBCBR18 Land at former Gas works site,Park Road, Worthing yes 1.17 228 228 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2022-10-04 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,146498,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.365618 50.814682) This site is an allocation in the adopted Worthing Local Plan. Site A9 indicates a minimum capacity of 150 residential units. A planning application has been approved for 209 dwellings 04/10/2022. A further application AWDM/0083/24 to provide an additional 19 dwellings was approved (11/06/2024) after the 01/04/2024 base date.. Demolition of existing structures, construction of a residential development to provide 209 units. An additional 19 units have been approved bringing the total to 228.. SHLAA Ref: WB08048 2025-02-21 2017-10-16
WBCBR20 WBCBR20 Grafton Multi Storey Car Park, Augusta place, Worthing yes 0.58 150 150 owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,146500,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.373391 50.809529) This site is an allocation in the adopted Worthing Local Plan. A7 seeks to deliver a minimum of 150 dwellings and 2500sqms of commercial floorspace. The Council is actively supporting the redevelopment of this key site. As at 01/04/2024 the site was assessed as a Potential site in the SHLAA.. SHLAA Ref: WB08180 2025-02-21 2017-10-16
WBCBR33 WBCBR33 Jubilee Hall and 10 Greenland Road, Worthing yes 0.214 14 14 not-owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ pending-decision https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,151933,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.408249 50.835048) The site is pending decision subject to the signing of a legal agreement but officers have recommended approval . The S106 has still not been signed as at 01/04/2024. However, active discussions with the land owner indicate clear intention to develop the site and discussions with officers indicate confidence in delivering this site . The application is still live and amended drawings have been received and consulted on. As at 01/04/2024 the site is assessed as a Potential Site in the SHLAA.. Demolition of Jubilee Hall and No. 10 Greenland Road and erection of 7no. Three-bedroom and 2no. Two-bedroom houses and 1no. Block of 5no. Two-bedroom flats with associated landscaping, car parking, car barn and vehicular access drive.. Planning Ref: AWDM/0263/18 2025-02-21 2018-10-30
WBCBR35 WBCBR35 Caravan Club, Titnore Way, Worthing yes 2.7 100 100 owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,151935,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.432603 50.830458) The site is an allocation in the adopted Worthing Local Plan for residential use with an indicative capacity for 100 dwellings as a minimum. This is a Council owned site and Council is currently marketing the entire site for development. As at 01/04/2024 information indicated that a land deal with national housebuilder was close to completion. A wider site is expected to deliver a minimum of 100 units. Discussions are ongoing with potential developers/agents and officers regarding the submisison of a full planning application.. SHLAA Ref: WB08138 2025-02-21 2018-10-30
WBCBR38 WBCBR38 Centenary House, Worthing yes 3.88 250 250 owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,151936,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.401857 50.827613) The site is allocated in the adopted Worthing Local Plan. A3 indicates a minimum capacity for 250 dwellings and 10,000sqms of employment floorspace. WSCC and Sussex Police own the site. Proactive discussions are ongoing and an application (AWDM/0945/23) has been permitted that enables the site to be split allowing the release of the WSCC land for residential purposes. As at 01/04/2024 this site has been assessed as being a Potential Site in the SHLAA.. SHLAA Ref:WB16006 2025-02-21 2018-10-30
WBCBR41 WBCBR41 105-109 Montague Street, Worthing yes 0.08 26 26 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2019-05-01 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,156128,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.374856 50.809856) The planning permission has now expired and a job centre had occupied the site but has since moved out and the site is vacant.. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment set over 4no. floors, comprising 26no. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom unitsÿ. Planning Ref: AWDM/1763/18 2020-10-30 2019-10-30
WBCBR46 WBCBR46 Southdown Pub, 38 Northcourt Road yes 0.052 7 7 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-05-01 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,159712,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.375305 50.822273) Conversion of Public House to provide 3no. 2-bedroom flats, 1no. 1-bedroom flat, 1no. 4-bedroom flat and proposed single storey 1no.1-bedroom dwelling and 1no. 4-bedroom dwelling (7no. dwellings in total); with associated elevation alterations and ground and first-floor extensions. Planning Ref: AWDM/1950/19 2020-10-30 2020-10-30
WBCBR47 WBCBR47 Jupps Garage, Queens Road Worthing yes 0.1012 5 5 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-07-17 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,159713,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.379385 50.809424) The planning permission has expired however some conditions have been approved whilst others have been refused. West Sussex County Council (WSCC) monitoring had indicated this site as having a technical commencement and are monitoring any developments. The principle of residential development has been established and the site as a Potential SHLAA site.. Demolition to provide 5no. terraced dwellings (4no. three-bedroom and 1no. two-bedroom). Planning Ref:AWDM/0480/20 2025-02-21 2020-10-30
WBCBR49 WBCBR49 NHS The Causeway, Worthing yes 0.32 48 48 owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-06-03 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,159715,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.411 50.818052) Prior Notification Approval extant as at 01/04/2023.. Application for prior approval for change of use from offices to 48 residential units .. Planning Ref: NOTICE/0007/20 2020-10-30 2020-10-30
WBCBR50 WBCBR50 Site of former canteen Northbrook College, 1 Carnegie Road, Worthing yes 0.35 20 20 not-owned-by-a-public-authority https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,159716,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.37564 50.826109) A planning application (AWDM/0632/20) for the demolition and removal of the former College refectory building and construction of 23no. Residential apartments (C3 use Class)has been refused. However, officers are confident that a scheme with a reduced number of units will be able to overcome the reasons for refusal. As such officers consider that a scheme with 20 dwellings is achievable on this site and as such the site goes forward as a potential site in the SHLAA.. SHLAA Ref:WB20009 2020-10-30 2020-10-30
WBCBR51 WBCBR51 40 - 42 South Street yes 0.04 9 9 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-07-21 full-planning-permission https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning-policy/worthing-background-studies-and-info/housing/housing-capacity-shlaa/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171562,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.369561 50.811113) Planning permission AWDM/0297/20 for 'Redevelopment including conversion, alterations, extensions and demolition of part of the existing building to accommodate 209sqm of retail space and 9 no. residential dwellings' has expired . However discussions with the agents have conirmed that a new scheme will be submitted. Therefore the site has been assessed as a Potential SHLAA site.. SHLAA Ref: WB16010 2025-02-21
WBCBR52 WBCBR52 Garage Site South Of Heene C Of E Primary School Norfolk Street yes 0.05 6 6 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2021-12-15 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171563,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.381291 50.815458) Site was a permissioned site and planning permission expires on 15/12/2024. Nothing has happened on site to progress the application however the principle of residential development has been established.. Redevelopment of site to provide for 6 dwellings.. Planning Ref:AWDM/0550/21 2025-02-21
WBCBR53 WBCBR53 34 - 36 Montague Street yes 0.03 9 9 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2022-12-13 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171564,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.3721 50.81033) Site was a permissioned site as at 01/04/2024 but not commenced.. Demolition of rear extensions and rebuild to provide 9 dwellings.. Planning Ref:AWDM/1169/22 2025-02-21
WBCBR54 WBCBR54 19 Manor Road Worthing yes 0.09 9 9 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2020-11-30 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171565,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.387466 50.809284) Site was a permissioned site as at 01/04/2023 but not commenced.. Demolition of existing residential building to provide 10 dwellings.. Planning Ref:AWDM/0762/19
WBCBR55 WBCBR55 22 Clifton Road yes 0.034 12 12 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-05-22 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171566,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.377807 50.815643) SHLAA Ref: WB21002 site was a Potential SHLAA site as at 01/04/2023 base date as permission was granted on 22/05/2023 following signing of a S106 legal agreement .. Demolition of existing residential building to provide 12 dwellings.. Planning Ref:AWDM/0072/21
WBCBR56 WBCBR56 Skywaves, Ivy Arch Road yes 0.107 21 21 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-09-15 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171567,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.372163 50.819531) SHLAA Ref: WB17014 site was a Potential SHLAA site as at 01/04/2023 base date as permission was granted on 15/09/2023 following signing of a S106 legal agreement .. Demolition of existing office building and redevelopment for 21 dwellings.. Planning Ref:AWDM/0207/22
WBCBR57 WBCBR57 ATC Headquarters, Victoria Road yes 0.1 11 11 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-04-21 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171568,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.376473 50.814815) SHLAA Ref: WB17010 site was a Potential SHLAA site as at 01/04/2023 base date as permission was granted on 21/04/2023.. Demolition of building and erection of 11 dwellings.. Planning Ref:AWDM/0119/23
WBCBR58 WBCBR58 148 - 152 Montague St yes 0.0406 9 12 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-09-21 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171569,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.378184 50.810073) Planning permisison granted 21/09/2023. A new application has been submitted AWDM/1483/23 which seeks additional 2 residential units and was approved 25/09/2024. A number of consdition have also been approved.. Change of use from Class E at first and second floors to 9 No. residential units (Class C3) .. Planning Ref: NOTICE/0011/23 2025-02-21
WBCBR59 WBCBR59 The Montague Centre Liverpool Road yes 0.4 42 42 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-10-06 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171570,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.371127 50.810982) Planning permission granted 06/10/2023.. 3 additional floors to Montague Centre to provide 42 residential units.. Planning Ref: AWDM/1624/22 2024-02-21
WBCBR60 WBCBR60 Development Site At 2 To 14 Goring Road Worthing yes 0.11 9 9 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-05-12 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171571,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.40072 50.813936) Planning permission granted 12/05/2023.. Extensions and remodelling to create 9 residential units.. Planning Ref:AWDM/1721/22 2025-02-21
WBCBR61 WBCBR61 10 - 20 Marine Place yes 0.0719 9 9 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-04-06 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171572,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.369165 50.810658) SHLAA Ref: WB23005 was assessed as a Potential Site as at base date 01/04/2023 but since gained planning permission.. Demolition of commercial building and erection of 3 story building conatiing 9 residential units.. Planning Ref:AWDM/1884/22
WBCBR62 WBCBR62 Former Debenhams site, South Street, Worthing yes 0.4986 80 80 not-owned-by-a-public-authority 2023-11-20 full-planning-permission https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171573,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.36958 50.810555) SHLAA Ref: WB23006 was assessed as a Potential Site as at base date of 01/04/2023 and since then permission and signed S106 agreed.. Mixed use development of former Debenhams building to provide Class E use space and 80 residential units.. Planning Ref: AWDM/1906/22
WBCBR63 WBCBR63 Columbia House, Romany Road yes 0.4 78 78 not-owned-by-a-public-authority https://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/ not-permissioned https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,171574,smxx.pdf POINT(-0.416953 50.829654) SHLAA Ref; WB23001 was assessed as a Potential Site as at 01/04/2024. The site has an agreement to grant planning permission AWDM/0711/22 subject to completion of s106 (12/07/2023). There have been delays in signing as the Developer went into administration. However a new development team is now onboard and working on completing the s106.. Erection of a new block to provide 78 residential dwellings. Planning Ref: AWDM/0711/22 2025-02-21