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Planning

The two planning applications for the site are progressing through the planning process. Feedback has been received from the various statutory consultees. There has been support from Bersted Parish Council and Bognor Regis Town Council. In addition, Bognor Regis Ltd and the South East Economic Development Agency (SEEDA) have provided their support to the proposals for redevelopment of the former Lec site. SDLL and Sainsbury’s planning teams are now preparing necessary responses to clarify queries that have been raised and these are due to be submitted shortly. It is hoped that determination of the planning applications will be made by ADC in the summer of 2009.

New Hoardings

In the meantime we have been looking at other projects. During the consultation stages SDLL were asked if it would be possible to provide hoarding along the A29 Shripney Road to show that the site hasn’t been abandoned and improve visual appearance at this important gateway location to Bognor Regis. Permission was granted by ADC and the large panels have been erected on site.

Regeneration Logo

SDLL is also very pleased to be able to host the new Bognor Regis Regeneration logo on the first of the new hoarding panels. Cllr Norman Dingemans, chairman of the Bognor Regis Sub-Committee cut the ribbon and officially ‘launched’ the logo.

A community project has been undertaken to create designs for the remaining three of the four panels. The aim is to have colourful designs that bring out the best of the town and help to create a ‘gateway’ feature. Work started with a community design day where people came and shared a day with us being very creative. Their designs are being worked into the final panels by artist Vicky Hulatt from Creative Response. We are hoping to have the panels ready to be put in place early July.

Bognor Regis Regeneration Developer and Partner Charter

Both SDLL and Sainsbury’s are pleased to be a part of the new Charter and could be seen signing at the event being organised by ADC on 9th June. Both companies are committed to maximising local involvement where possible. Bognor Regis should derive lasting benefits from the large amount of regeneration that is happening in the town.

If you are interested in participating in the redevelopment of the former Lec site, please click here and complete the form. Note: In-line with the Bognor Regis Regeneration Charter, SDLL actively supports local businesses and encourages them to register their interest at an early stage.