BOGNOR REGIS,
Arun District Council 

 Development Consulting, Delivery, Viability Appraisals

Urban Delivery was appointed by Arun District Council to identify a set of options for two sites in Bognor Regis, comprising a mix of existing surface car parks and a theatre, owned by the district council. 

Leading a creative team of consultants specialising in leisure, residential, retail and meanwhile uses, options were tested that aimed to reposition the town centre by creating major new public realm, in the form of a new park, a year round leisure location with facilities that adapt to the seasons, attract roaming exhibitions, create a location that can be nationally recognised, deliver a new theatre and other multi-use performance and education facilities. 

The council worked with the LEP, Chichester University and other organisations, including the Royal Horticultural Society, to work collaboratively to prepare the principles for detailed designs and business plans. The council also aimed to retain existing car parking numbers and revenue to fund local services. 

Urban Delivery led the multi-disciplinary team and provided specific property market advice, ran multiple development appraisals for the different options, tested the financial sensitivity of those options in varying market conditions, and provided business planning and delivery vehicle options advice. 

Advice included:

Delivery advice

Financial appraisals and viability

Property market research

Strategic development advice

Project and programme management