Publication Date: 30-11-2022 09:00
Work starts on building homes at Worthing’s former tax office site
Work has now begun on transforming the site of the former tax office in Worthing into new homes.
Bellway gained detailed planning permission to build 287 properties on the land off Barrington Road, which was once home to HMRC, on Wednesday 9 November.
The homebuilder bought the site last year and, with planning approval now in place, construction workers have moved in to start work.
Dan Bradbury, Managing Director of Bellway South London, said: “We are keen to deliver the new homes that this area needs, so driving forward with the first stages of construction at Barrington Road is an important part of that process.
“Crucially, this scheme is transforming what was previously a vacant site, making use of brownfield land to create a new residential community.
“We are expecting this development to be extremely popular with a variety of buyers. The scheme has a wide range of home styles, including one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses.
“That’s got great appeal for people at different stages of life, whether they are looking for their first home, fulfilling a dream of retiring to the seaside, or seeking a property in a great location to bring up their family.
“Being just a mile from the beach at Goring-by-Sea and right next door to Durrington-on-Sea railway station, this location works for the way people want to live – with easy commuter links and plenty of opportunities to enjoy leisure time at home.”
The development will include 265 homes for private sale and 22 affordable properties available for local people through rent or shared ownership. The plans show the homes arranged around a central area of green open space.
The first properties at the former tax office site are expected to go on sale next year, with the first homes expected to be finished and ready for their new owners to move into later in that year.
Land has also been set aside for a care home on the site, which is set to be the subject of a separate detailed planning application by another developer.
Bellway will be contributing £180,000 to pay for local services as part of its planning agreement for the scheme. Health services will receive £80,000, £50,000 will go to public open space and £50,000 will go towards bus stop improvements.
Bellway South London is building new homes across Sussex, Surrey and South London. To find out more, visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/south-london.
