Townhouses and flats redevelopment at Land At Former, 5 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Adur Planning Committee on 13 Jul 2026.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
The previously approved scheme
The site had permission for a mixed-use redevelopment of 21 townhouses, 24 flats, a commercial unit, a riverside walk and parking.
“ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Proposed mixed-use re-development between 3 and 8 storeys comprising of 21 townhouses, mixed-use apartment block of 24 flats, commercial unit, riverside walk, play area, landscaping, and parking (with revised design and provision of on-site affordable housing).”
Minutes
What changed in the plans
The application sought to vary the approved plans and the heat network condition, removing a basement and reallocating floor area between two townhouse blocks.
“Proposal: Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) Condition 21 (District Heat Network) of previously approved AWDM/1962/22 and Variation of S106 Agreement.: Amendment: Basement removal, reallocation of Floor Area between V4 and V1 Town Houses. Different sustainable and energy efficient solution has been produced.”
Minutes
Who spoke
The agent was the only registered speaker and supported the application, explaining the viability issues behind the reduced contribution.
The vote
Members voted 6 to 3 to explore the lower profit threshold, then voted separately on the recommendations with majorities in favour of both.
“Members proposed an alternative resolution to that suggested by officers, requiring an exploration of the possibility of the profit margin reduction (to 15%) by way of discussion with the applicant under delegated authority and in consultation with the chair. This was seconded and voted on with an outcome of 6 in favour and 3 against.”
“The recommendations proposed, seconded and voted on separately. With regard to the Variations to the s106 undertaking, 5 Members voted in favour, 3 Members voted against and there was 1 abstention.”
Minutes
The members' reasons
“In response to Members' questions he noted that the Parks Officer had confirmed that the 1 3 Minute Item ADC-PC/22/26-27 proposed £20,000 to be allocated in the s106 obligation, could be used to improve recreation at Kingston Green.”
“Members noted that details of the on-site space were required to be submitted to Officers before any overground construction took place.”
Minutes
Source: the council's minutes, quoted word for word.
Sources
- Adur Planning Committee minutes, 13 July 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Adur's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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