Decision - BH2025/00969 - 95 Marine Drive, Rottingdean - Full Planning
Decision maker
Planning Committee
Report author
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Published
15 Apr 2026
Reference
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The Committee was minded to grant Fortitudo (Marine Drive) Limited planning permission for demolition of the existing building and construction of nine flats with parking, subject to a Section 106 agreement and planning conditions. The scheme was considered acceptable overall despite impacts on scale, appearance and neighbouring amenity, because it would provide eight additional homes and biodiversity improvements.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
Grant planning permission subject to completion of a Section 106 agreement containing a late-stage affordable housing viability review mechanism, together with the listed conditions and informatives; authorise the Head of Planning to refuse permission if the agreement is not completed or significantly advanced by 6 May 2026.
Financial impact
None stated
Ward affected
Rottingdean & West Saltdean Ward
Decision maker
Committee
Date in document
5 Jun 2024
Stakeholders named
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Fortitudo (Marine Drive) Limitedlocal residentsRottingdean Parish CouncilNatural EnglandSouthern Waterneighbouring occupiers at 2 and 2a Lenham Road Westoccupiers of 93 and 97 Marine Drivefuture occupiers of the nine flats
Next steps
parsed- Complete or significantly advance the Section 106 agreement by 6 May 2026.
- Secure a late-stage viability review mechanism to reassess whether affordable housing or a financial contribution can be provided.
- Obtain approval of the required pre-commencement and pre-occupation details, including the Biodiversity Gain Plan, drainage strategies, construction environmental management plans, materials, landscaping and cycle storage.
- Commence the development within three years of the permission date.
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