Gateway structures at Railway Approach, Newhaven

“4 Development Proposed 4.1 The application seeks permission for the erection of a series of gateway features along Railway Approach and The Drove. These features would be used to provide better definition to important pedestrian routes, including access to platforms at Newhaven Town Station, access to the ferry terminal and The Sidings, to improve bus infrastructure and, in the case of the Marine Workshops gateway, frame a view over the River Ouse.”

“The proposed gateway at the entrances to the ferry terminal, Sidings and Marine Workshops would also take the form of a cross section mounted on 2.6 metre high concrete columns with the section comprising a steel lattice gantry, steel frameworks with stell netting and concrete/brick archway respectively. The gap between the columns would be approx. 2.6 metres at the ferry terminal access and 2.85 metres at The Sidings and Marine Workshops.”

“The pedestrian access/egress to platform 2 of Newhaven Town Station; • The pedestrian access/egress to platform 1 of Newhaven Town Station; • The bus/taxi/railway interchange off of Drove Road, adjacent to Newhaven Town Station;”

“The area around the site is largely developed and is characterised by transport infrastructure in the form of roads, pavements, the railway line, bus interchanges and the ferry terminal. The South Downs National Park is visible in long distance views to the east in the area around Denton whilst views to the west include downland (not within the SDNP) at Harbour Heights.”

“5 Relevant Planning History 5.1 LW/06/0611 – Various signage (illuminated and non-illuminated) – Advertisement Consent Granted (for 3 years) – 23 rd June 2006”

“6 Consultations Newhaven Town Council 6.1 The Committee RESOLVED that they had no objection to this application. ESCC Highways 6.2 It is noted that only two structures, (P2 and P3) are located on the highway. The remaining structures fall on land outside of the Highway Authority’s control. P2 relates to the Train Station entrance portal and P3 to the new bus shelter.”

“7 Other Representations 7.1 None received.”

“That planning application LW/25/0599 for the erection of gateway structures which highlight key public amenities including Newhaven Town Station, the Bus Interchange, the Ferry Port, entrances to The Sidings and Marine Workshops be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report.”