Delivering Regeneration in Partnership

A priority stated in the Development Brief was to identify a substantial development partner who would fit into the 'core' land uses defined in the Brief. A supermarket was one of the 'core' land uses identified and as a result of this in 2008, SDLL teamed up with Sainsbury's Superstores Ltd to help deliver a high quality mixed use scheme on the former Lec Site. Regeneration of this derelict site is a prime objective but successful redevelopment will also see the return of Sainsbury's to Bognor Regis after an absence of nearly 20 years.

Sainsbury's had been looking for a viable opportunity to return to the town for over a year and considered several sites. The Former Lec Site was identified as providing the best opportunity for them to succeed.