Proposals

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Following public consultation, a number of significant changes were made the proposals. An outline planning application is now being prepared for:

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• 42,000 sq m of employment floorspace

• Maximum height 18m

• A large-format three-unit scheme

• Access from A285 north of the elevated Temple Bar Junction on the A27

• Connections into local public transport, cycling, and pedestrian networks

• Inward facing service yards and acoustic fencing to mitigate noise and light

• 3.5 hectares of new open green spaces and ponds

• A new 1.7km perimeter walking and cycling route to promote safer active travel and reduce car dependency

• Around 128,500 new trees, shrubs and plants

• Extensive new wildlife habitats and biodiversity enhancements

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The application was strongly influenced by a long period of consultation with local residents, businesses and the neighbouring three Parish Councils. Following these consultations, the following changes were made from the initial proposals:

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• Changed from one large building to three smaller buildings with additional areas of landscaping

• Reduction in overall floorspace by over 20,000 sq m

• Reduction in height by between  3 and 6 metres

• Removal of the field south of Old Arundel Road

• The addition of new hedgerow planting in the field to the north of Stane Street to maximise opportunities to create new wildlife habitats in the area around the site

• New public foot and cycle ways around the boundary of the site, to provide a safer route along Stane Street and improve connectivity between Westhampnett and Tangmere to promote active travel and reduce car dependency

• An acoustic barrier added to the landscaped green space on the north east corner of the site

• A lighting scheme designed to Dark Skies guidance

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