Newhaven Port Authority

Outline Planning Application for Redevelopment of the Railway Quay

Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd (NPP) welcomes the planning application that has been submitted to the Lewes District Council by award winning developer, Arrowcroft, and RBS (through West Register Property Investments) to develop the area around Railway Quay.

NPP owns the freehold title of the land, a significant part of which is currently subject to a long term lease by RBS. As the outline planning application area includes operational port land, Arrowcroft and RBS have consulted with the Port about its proposal and NPP very much welcomes the scheme, which also has the support of the Ferry operator and the UK Border Agency who work within the Railway Quay area.

The proposed development delivers one of the five key strategic priorities outlined in the emerging Port Master Plan (PMP) which is for a sensitive redevelopment of the Railway Quay area that extends and enhances Newhaven Town Centre. The Railway Quay proposal would also improve the access to and the operation of the ferry and provide new facilities for passengers, which would enhance the customer experience and lead to increased utilisation rates. This in turn would contribute to the Port’s continued success and the positive role it plays in the town’s and the region’s economy.

Following several years of work and consultation, NPP is currently finalising its PMP, which outlines its vision as to how the Port should develop in the future. The PMP also looks to support the wider economic and urban regeneration of the town and NPP look forward to presenting the final version of the PMP to the community in the New Year.

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Cyra Parkes,

Brandcast Media

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