The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
Any news on this bad boy, has it been shelved?
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The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
Really, that’s a shame but I suspect it may have been credit crunched anyway?
What is it with Brighton, projects never seem to materialise. I think Brighton’s skyline is crying out for an iconic building but will one ever make it past planning?
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Northern Rock were the supporting bank originally. Noble (the organisation that DIDn't set fire to the West Pier) did well delaying the process with various appeals. 
Curious Orange
Punxsatawney Phil
Didn't they actually do some work on the foundations though, I thought that planning permission only expired if you didn't do anything within the 5 years (or whatever it is)?
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
You're probably right - I have no knowledge of actual planning permission rules.
This recent article in the Argus suggests its still on:
http://www.theargus.co.uk/archive/2009/11/28/Local+news+%28general_news%29/4765661.Rival_developers_battle_over_Brighton_seafront/
http://www.theargus.co.uk/archive/2009/11/28/Local+news+%28general_news%29/4765661.Rival_developers_battle_over_Brighton_seafront/
The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
Perhaps I’m being a little unfair on the planning department in Brighton as I guess the reason most of these projects get shelved is because they are not in keeping with the architecture of Brighton.
Where I live they will give planning permission to almost any building and the only issue in getting them built is funding. Here is a list of planned projects in Croydon, pre-recession only a few are actually going ahead. Could anyone see any of these projects in Brighton?
Croydon Developments Thread - SkyscraperCity
Where I live they will give planning permission to almost any building and the only issue in getting them built is funding. Here is a list of planned projects in Croydon, pre-recession only a few are actually going ahead. Could anyone see any of these projects in Brighton?
Croydon Developments Thread - SkyscraperCity
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They started clearing the site, so I would imagine that the planning permission is still valid.
Man of Harveys
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With respect, I for one am not completely devastated that Brighton won't be getting turned into Croydon to be honest.
The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
Completely agree, it would be sacrilege if Brighton had half the concrete monstrosities Croydon has but surely there is some middle ground? A few well placed and well thought out buildings could add a lot to the city, in the same way the imposing yet iconic Spinnaker Tower does in Portsmouth.
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Time is running out for the Brighton i360 From The Argus)
Time is running out for the Brighton i360 to be ready for the London Olympics.
Developers are ready to auction off the attraction’s name in a bid to close its funding gap.
Time is running out for the Brighton i360 to be ready for the London Olympics.
Developers are ready to auction off the attraction’s name in a bid to close its funding gap.
In fairness, the view of The Games from there would be SHIT anyway.
Has the old paddling pool that was to the East of the West Pier been filled in?
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Yes.
desprateseagull
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so, all the ££ that people donated to REBUILD the WEST PIER is going on this cockpiece?
This is Brighton- do not allow it to become a McCity..
We dont need, want, nor i doubt, can afford this..
This is Brighton- do not allow it to become a McCity..
We dont need, want, nor i doubt, can afford this..
desprateseagull
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designers must think Brighton & hove are easy marks.. what with this pigseye360, fawlty towers etc..