Facts
The following points highlight the significance of the PortZED scheme.
Is a mixed use residential and commercial development proposed for the Kingsway and adjacent to Shoreham Port in Hove, East Sussex
Has been designed to the highest sustainability standards and exceeds level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and will be the first truly zero carbon development in this country
Consists of 6 separate lozenge shaped buildings which provide viewing corridors across the port to the sea
The buildings are connected by a new pedestrian deck promenade at Kingsway level providing commercial units, outside space and play areas, a Visitors Centre and Green Business Hub
Has the capability of generating its total energy requirements on site through micro generation technologies which have been designed into the scheme including:
helical wind turbines
photovoltaics
solar thermal
1 storey of commercial space and 4 storeys of residential apartments, hence 5 storeys in total height above Kingsway level
A scheme which includes 67 residential apartments comprising both private and affordable accommodation which sits above the promenade deck
Accommodation schedule:
RESIDENTIAL
Private housing (60%)
1 bed apartments x 12
2 bed apartments x 19
3 bed apartments x 10
Total: 41
Affordable housing (40%)
1 bed apartments x 7
2 bed apartments x 13
3 bed apartments x 6
Total: 26
COMMERCIAL
A1 retail units x 2 678m2
A3 restaurant / café 239m2
B1 office space to include a visitor centre and green business hub 334m2
D1 medical facility 151m2
Undercroft parking with access from Basin Road North within the port providing a total of 84 car park spaces:
Resident parking spaces x 65
Disabled parking spaces x 19
106 Cycle Spaces
Cycle parking will be provided at Kingsway level with a total of 24 outdoor visitor cycle spaces and a further 82 indoor secure covered spaces
Will create 48 jobs directly within the development itself and will stimulate further employment in the wider community through supporting start-up businesses within the Green Business Hub
Visitors Centre & Green Business Hub
Information point for all residents and visitors
Bike and car hire
Education and lecture facilities
Business facilities and meeting point
Has been awarded Demonstration Project funding by Communities and Local Government
Has been successful in bidding for Technology Strategy Board funding and is now part of a research programme into ‘Designing for Future Climate Change – Adapting Buildings’
Chris Todd of Friends of the Earth stated “It is unusual that BHFOE enthusiastically supports new development, but in this case, the group believes that the developers have put a lot of thought and research into their proposals… This is rare and something that BHFOE strongly applauds. BHFOE believes that this exemplar development should be granted planning permission and trusts that it will receive strong backing from the City Council.”
If awarded planning, the PortZED development will fund investment in the local community by way of Section 106 contributions to schools, recreation space, transport and infrastructure