RSWB
July 1st, 2006, 11:55 AM
I have created this thread as I know some of you don't usually view the Brighton thread.
Anyway good news, the magnificent roaring forties tower has been given the go ahead and construction is due to start at the end of 2006.
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/347BrightonMarinaTower_pic4.jpg
This from the argus:
Home and dry
by Jan Melrose
A 40-storey skyscraper will rise above Brighton Marina providing spectacular views along the Sussex coastline.
The 420ft tower, dubbed the Roaring Forties, will be the centrepiece of a £235 million development which yesterday won planning permission from Brighton and Hove City Council and should be built by 2012.
The tower, designed by award-winning architects Wilkinson Eyre, will be the tallest building in Sussex and will have a public viewing gallery on the top floor.
A swing bridge, similar to Jim Eyre's £25 million "winking eye"
masterpiece in Gateshead, will connect two breakwaters at either side of the marina allowing people to walk all the way around it for the first time.
A second bridge over the beach at Black Rock will connect the site with Madeira Drive allowing easier access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Ten other buildings ranging in height from six to 13 storeys will provide 853 homes, 341 of which will be affordable social housing, a yacht club and RNLI building, a multi-purpose sports court, a boules and bowling green, children's play areas, a teenage "chill out" area, doctors' surgery and a community room. There will also be public outdoor space.
The number of car parking spaces has increased from 176 to 496, and 876 bike spaces have been provided.
The scheme, spearheaded by Andrew Goodall of Brunswick Developments, is a reworking of proposals unexpectedly rejected by councillors last November.
Speaking after councillors voted 9 to 3 to approve the revised plans Mr Goodall said: "There was huge support for this scheme not just from the public but from the councillors as was reflected at the meeting. It is going to be a wonderful asset for the city.
"It was important that this was decided locally and it was not a political decision. It is fantastic that the councillors here are the ones who are going to make this happen."
He said work on the first of three phases is expected to begin by the end of the year.
"The next stage is to do some detailed design work and get on site as soon as possible."
Brunswick will contribute £1.2 million towards sustainable transport, which could help fund a rapid transport system, £875,000 for outdoor sports, and £330,000 towards education.
Speaking at the meeting Councillor David Watkins, who previously voted against the plans, said: "They have taken on board the points we made last time and have come up with an admirable development."
Councillor Simon Burgess, leader of the city council, said: "I know there was some opposition to the proposals but I do feel passionately that this development is great news for our city."
But residents who mounted a campaign against the plans have vowed to continue their fight.
They hope to add to the 5,000-strong petition handed in at yesterday's packed meeting.
The development could still be halted if the Government Office of the South-East asks for the plans to be called in.
Councillors must also meet again to waive part of the Brighton Marina Act 1968 which bans buildings higher than the cliff top.
Derek Granger, 85, chairman of the Kemp Town Society, said: "The game may be over but the match certainly isn't."
Peter Martin, vice-chairman of the Brighton Marina Residents' Association, said: "There are many battles still to be fought. There are many avenues to pursue - including a judicial review - which we will do with the utmost intensity."
Anyway good news, the magnificent roaring forties tower has been given the go ahead and construction is due to start at the end of 2006.
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/347BrightonMarinaTower_pic4.jpg
This from the argus:
Home and dry
by Jan Melrose
A 40-storey skyscraper will rise above Brighton Marina providing spectacular views along the Sussex coastline.
The 420ft tower, dubbed the Roaring Forties, will be the centrepiece of a £235 million development which yesterday won planning permission from Brighton and Hove City Council and should be built by 2012.
The tower, designed by award-winning architects Wilkinson Eyre, will be the tallest building in Sussex and will have a public viewing gallery on the top floor.
A swing bridge, similar to Jim Eyre's £25 million "winking eye"
masterpiece in Gateshead, will connect two breakwaters at either side of the marina allowing people to walk all the way around it for the first time.
A second bridge over the beach at Black Rock will connect the site with Madeira Drive allowing easier access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Ten other buildings ranging in height from six to 13 storeys will provide 853 homes, 341 of which will be affordable social housing, a yacht club and RNLI building, a multi-purpose sports court, a boules and bowling green, children's play areas, a teenage "chill out" area, doctors' surgery and a community room. There will also be public outdoor space.
The number of car parking spaces has increased from 176 to 496, and 876 bike spaces have been provided.
The scheme, spearheaded by Andrew Goodall of Brunswick Developments, is a reworking of proposals unexpectedly rejected by councillors last November.
Speaking after councillors voted 9 to 3 to approve the revised plans Mr Goodall said: "There was huge support for this scheme not just from the public but from the councillors as was reflected at the meeting. It is going to be a wonderful asset for the city.
"It was important that this was decided locally and it was not a political decision. It is fantastic that the councillors here are the ones who are going to make this happen."
He said work on the first of three phases is expected to begin by the end of the year.
"The next stage is to do some detailed design work and get on site as soon as possible."
Brunswick will contribute £1.2 million towards sustainable transport, which could help fund a rapid transport system, £875,000 for outdoor sports, and £330,000 towards education.
Speaking at the meeting Councillor David Watkins, who previously voted against the plans, said: "They have taken on board the points we made last time and have come up with an admirable development."
Councillor Simon Burgess, leader of the city council, said: "I know there was some opposition to the proposals but I do feel passionately that this development is great news for our city."
But residents who mounted a campaign against the plans have vowed to continue their fight.
They hope to add to the 5,000-strong petition handed in at yesterday's packed meeting.
The development could still be halted if the Government Office of the South-East asks for the plans to be called in.
Councillors must also meet again to waive part of the Brighton Marina Act 1968 which bans buildings higher than the cliff top.
Derek Granger, 85, chairman of the Kemp Town Society, said: "The game may be over but the match certainly isn't."
Peter Martin, vice-chairman of the Brighton Marina Residents' Association, said: "There are many battles still to be fought. There are many avenues to pursue - including a judicial review - which we will do with the utmost intensity."