Marina Projects has been appointed to secure a suite of licenses for the redevelopment of the UK’s Newhaven Marina following planning approval by Lewes District Council’s planning committee.
The marina regeneration proposal includes 400 riverside homes, a 50-bedroom apartment hotel with a gym, along with a range of restaurants and cafés.
In addition, the existing 300-berth marina will be fully reconfigured, with improved facilities for berth holders and marina users.
On behalf of Newhaven Marina Holding Company, Marina Projects has been instructed to secure marina licenses for dredging, pontoon and pile removal, installation of new pontoons and new piles and new full tidal access configuration.
Planning consent
Additionally, Marina Projects responsibilities include obtaining a Harbour Works Consent through Newhaven Port and Properties, securing a marine license through The Marine Management Organisation and assistance with the planning application to secure planning consent for the marina through the district council.
Planning permission had been historically granted but never implemented due to the financial crash several years’ ago.
“After many years of works to secure the consents for a landside masterplan for the redevelopment of Newhaven Marina, we were delighted to be appointed by Newhaven Marina Holding Company Ltd to deal with the licenses and consents required to deliver the waterside elements of the scheme,” said Russ Levett, Newhaven Marina manager and project manager at Marina Projects.
New pontoon system
Marine Projects has already completed phase one of the scheme which began in October 2024 and is now complete.
“With Phase one now complete, we look ahead to the second and third phases during 2025 and 2026, that will see the remainder of the marina completely removed, dredging undertaken and a new Walcon walkashore pontoon system installed,” Russ continued.
“These works will provide customers of Newhaven Marina with a modern full tidal access facility with direct access to the South Coast cruising grounds as well as cross channel connections.”
