Oakdene Homes have finally released the first and second phase of this prestigious and exciting new redevelopment of the Marina at Newhaven. In total 600 new homes are planned along the waters edge, with stunning views over the English Channel. When completed, there will be restaurants, shops and many sporting facilities, making this the place to be and be seen. The Marina will undergo a transformation, as part of the re-development project offering an excellent alternative to Brighton Marina for those sailing enthusiasts.

CABE, the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, is the government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. We work directly with architects, planners, designers, developers and clients, offering them guidance on projects that will shape lives. And parks and open spaces are as important to us as bricks and mortar. We give clients hands-on advice on ways to get better value through better design, keeping them up to date and encouraging them to take the best approach from the very start. And our design review work shows clients what mistakes to avoid and what opportunities to seize. Fundamentally, CABE works on behalf of the public. That’s why we’re determined to inspire people to demand more from buildings and spaces. They, after all, are the people left behind after the planners and architects have moved on. CABE was set up in 1999 and it is now a statutory body, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Chichester Conservation Area Advisory Committee was set up in 1974 to advise the planning authority over all matters affecting the Conservation Area. The Committee meets, usually on a monthly basis, and considers all planning applications which affect the Conservation Area as well as other relevant matters, such as involvement and comment at the initial planning stages of major projects in and around the City centre.

Lewes Chamber of Commerce represents the traders and businesses of our lovely town, the County Town of Sussex.  Founded in 1935, we are a thriving, active organisation comprising around 100 businesses of every size.  From small retailers to large manufacturers, from architects and designers to builders and printers - everyone benefits from membership of the Chamber.

All over the world there is increasing demand from all sides for more local involvement in the planning and management of the environment. It is widely recognised that this is the only way that people will get the surroundings they want. And it is now seen as the best way of ensuring that communities become safer, stronger, wealthier and more sustainable. But how should it be done? How can local people ? wherever they live ? best involve themselves in the complexities of architecture, planning and urban design? How can professionals best build on local knowledge and resources?