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Developing Sovereign Harbour - a joint vision for progress

Sovereign Harbour
Sovereign Harbour

This Consultation Closed on 2nd September 2011

A consensus was reached over future development at Sovereign Harbour to ensure new and improved community facilities are at the heart of any further building plans.

At a meeting chaired by Eastbourne MP Stephen Lloyd, attended by the leaders of both political groups, the three new Sovereign Ward Councillors, senior officers of the council and members of the Sovereign Harbour Residents Association (SHRA), there was strong commitment to ensuring any future development at Sovereign Harbour must be sustainable and in the best interest of residents.   

Consensus

Consensus was reached that:

  • Any plans must include, as an absolute priority:

    • a purpose built community centre located at the heart of the harbour

    • children’s play areas

    • several public open spaces

    • and the completion of the promenade from Atlantic Drive to the harbour arm. 

  • The development of the Sovereign Harbour Waterfront and marina as tourist destinations. 

  • The creation of “clean jobs” by developing a business park on the commercial sites, were also considered to be vital, not only for the benefit of the local community, but for Eastbourne in general.

  • A strictly limited amount of sympathetically located residential development, of the appropriate mix, could be accommodated, subject to the normal planning process and considerations.

  • A Community Centre of an appropriate size would be delivered before any residential development was started while other community facilities must also be provided.

Consultation Period

The Borough Council held a consultation on the proposals for three weeks between 12 August and 2 September 2011.

Public Exhibition

There was a public exhibition on the 22nd August at the Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club, between 4pm and 7pm, when Stephen Lloyd MP, Council Leaders and elected Members from both political parties supported by the Sovereign Harbour Residents Association were on hand to answer any questions.

Get Involved - Have Your Say

Members of the public were able to get involved in the consultation by answering a questionnaire about the new scheme. The link to the right of this page takes you to the completed questionnaires.

  • Download the Sovereign Harbour Plan below and our leaflet detailing proposals.

Further Information and Additional Downloads

If you require any further information, please contact Valerie Tupling, Planning Policy Manager direct on 01323 415327, or email Valerie.tupling@eastbourne.gov.uk

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