Planning application
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
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Proposal
Change of use of part of the ground floor from the currently authorised mixed-use arrangement to a self-contained gymnasium (Use Class E). (Retrospective application)
As published by the council, reference AWDM/0912/26
Application record
- Reference
- AWDM/0912/26
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Eastbrook
Site history
Applications at this address on the Adur register
This site has had 11 applications since 2015: 10 approved, 0 refused.
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AWDM/1561/24 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Erection of aluminium framed building for storing motorcycles (retrospective)
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AWDM/1450/20 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Retrospective application for the retention of steel framed extension to north.
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AWDM/0392/19 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Retrospective change of use of part of the first floor to boxing gym (Use Class D2) for a temporary period of 3 years.
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AWDM/1606/18 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Erection of 7no. industrial units for Use Classes B1 (business) and B8 (storage or distribution) on east side of site with associated parking and refuse storage.
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AWDM/0070/18 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Retrospective application for various internally illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs
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AWDM/1705/16 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Erection of detached outbuilding to east of main building to be used as paint spray booth.
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AWDM/0773/16 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Variation of Condition 2 of AWDM/1673/15 to allow for general MOT testing limited to a maximum of 10 motorcycles and scooters per day.
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AWDM/0102/16 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Internally illuminated totem style advertising sign and externally illuminated fascia sign
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AWDM/0101/16 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Change of use of part of site to Sui Generis vehicle rental, provision of palisade fencing, profiled steel sheet vehicle wash and vacuum canopy and 2 portacabins for office and driver rest area.
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AWDM/1673/15 Granted
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Part change of use from mixed Use Classes B1 (business) and B8 (storage or distribution) to mixed Use Classes B1 and B8 in addition to part internal change of use to MOT testing of applicants' own motorcycles (formerly Nynex House).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by Adur
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12 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Adur took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Lewis and Co Planning SE Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy
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16 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
86% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct
Change of use of part of the ground floor from the currently authorised mixed-use arrangement to a self-contained gymnasium (Use Class E). (Retrospective application)
Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs -
Ntl Limited Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex BN41 1QP
Change of use from offices (B1a) and warehouse (B8) to offices (B1), non-residential institution (D1) and Assembly and leisure (D2) including internal alterations
Refused -
Ntl Limited Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex BN41 1QP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use of Nynex House for a mix of B1 (business) and B8 (storage) uses with ancillary showroom
Granted -
Ntl Limited Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex BN41 1QP
Change of use from office (B1a) and warehouse (B8) to non-residential institution (D1) and Assembly and Leisure (D2) including internal alterations and external painting
Withdrawn -
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Erection of aluminium framed building for storing motorcycles (retrospective)
Granted -
Ocean View Business Park Gardner Road Southwick West Sussex
Retrospective application for the retention of steel framed extension to north.
Granted Extension
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