ACT NOW: Say No to LU/72/25/OUT
Major development proposed near Courtwick Lane, Littlehampton.
Latest News
Decision expected 22 July: application heading to Planning Committee
Arun's Planning Committee meets at 2pm on Wednesday 22 July and we expect LU/72/25/OUT to be decided there. The officer's report and agenda should be published around a week before — and drainage objections remain unresolved on the public file.
Council's own evidence: New Courtwick Lane would harm Wick and Littlehampton
ADC's retail adviser finds adverse impact on Wick local centre and up to −23% cumulative impact on Littlehampton town centre — pulling against the £20m Pride in Place investment in Wick.
Application faces significant headwinds ahead of April committee
Drainage objection maintained, local councillors minded to speak against, and Town Council objection on file. Planning Committee expected April 2026.
ADC's own retail consultants raise serious town centre impact concerns
Nexus Planning concluded the New Courtwick Lane proposal is likely to have a clear adverse impact on Littlehampton town centre — with the convenience goods sector potentially losing 27–28% of its annual turnover.
What's Proposed?
- Large new foodstore
- Two drive-thru outlets
- Industrial and warehouse units
Search for planning application reference: LU/72/25/OUT
Why You Should Object
- More traffic, congestion, and safety risks
- Noise and disruption from late-night commercial activity
- Loss of green space and visual amenity
- Fast food near White Meadows & Lyminster primary schools
- Impact on local shops and a nearby area of recognised deprivation
- Unacceptable cumulative pressure from this and the already approved expansion of the Minster Court industrial site
Important: While names like McDonald's, Costa, or Aldi are mentioned in the proposal, they are not confirmed tenants. This is a marketing tactic used to gain support. The actual businesses could be less desirable — such as vape shops, generic takeaways, or discount outlets — that may not reflect community preferences or character. Although not a planning objection on its own, please don't be swayed by the brands listed without guarantees.
See How to ObjectDid You Know?
A separate, already-approved development is planned at the Minster Court site (Planning Ref: LU/133/23/PL) on Courtwick Lane, directly opposite Goldcrest Avenue. Although work has not started, the plans include:
- New commercial buildings and access roads
- Loss of mature trees and existing car parking
- A new site entrance on Courtwick Lane
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