Brighton & Hove Council's Core Strategy of the Local Development Framework sets out the vision for future development in Brighton & Hove to 2026. Future plans will build on Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a regional centre for jobs, shopping, tourism, further education and health facilities.

The Core Strategy calls for the regeneration of current office sites along Preston Road to provide more housing, in particular family homes, and to relocate office space into the city centre, where there is currently a shortage and where it is easier for people to travel to work.

Around 20,000 square metres of new office space is required in the city. One site identified for office space is in the New England Quarter (by Brighton Station) which is developing into a centre for digital media industries.

Councillor Mary Mears, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, said:
“The Core Strategy will enable us to provide for the future. We’ll be focusing on homes and jobs, building on our success as a tourist destination and making sure we have the right infrastructure to support all new developments, such as education, healthcare, green space and transport links.”

There are seven development areas highlighted in the Core Strategy:
·        Lewes Road
·        Brighton Centre
·        London Road and  New England Quarter
·        Edward Street/Eastern Road
·        Hove Station Area
·        Brighton Marina
·        Shoreham Harbour

Homes will be provided on brownfield sites as far as possible and there will be mixed provision to make sure there are more family homes and low-cost housing. The strategy aims to meet the regional housing target of 11,400 new homes by 2026.

All new development projects will offer opportunities for training and apprenticeships as they come on stream.

Councillor Mears added:
“Now that we are in a recession, it is more important than ever to protect and create good quality jobs in the city. Our plan supports a diverse local economy, allows us to focus on growing businesses and includes training opportunities for local people as part of redevelopment schemes.”

The Core Strategy is recommended for approval at Brighton & Hove’s Cabinet meeting on November 12.

For more information about Brighton and Hove Council view:
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk