New plans to reshape the centre of Lancing revealed
Released: Friday, 06 June 2025
Residents, workers and businesses are being asked for their thoughts on new plans to improve the centre of Lancing’s shopping area.
Members of the community said that improving the centre of Lancing as an urban green space where people could meet and socialise was a key priority for them when we launched our Lancing: Now and into the Future project.
Lancing: Now and into the Future is part of our commitment to work with and for the community to prioritise projects that meet the needs and aspirations of residents.
In April the playground at Shadwells Road Open Space in the village was transformed with new equipment after residents said they would like the area to be improved for families.
Discussions with the community also led to the idea of investing in North Road to make it more accessible, to help regenerate the area.
The next stage features new draft plans for the redesigning of North Road’s junctions with North Farm Road and Penstone Park to make the area more attractive and welcoming to pedestrians.
The North Farm Road junction would be closed permanently and replaced with a pocket park featuring trees, planting and seating to encourage people to spend time there.
Photos: North Farm Road - proposed layout and current layout
There would also be new planting and seating at the end of Penstone Park, where the entrance would be made one-way and the road would be narrowed. Traffic would still be able to turn from North Road into Penstone Park, so that residents could easily get to the library and doctors’ surgery there.
We intend to pay for the improvements to North Road using funding that has been earmarked for the area as part of the West Sussex and Adur Growth Deal - a partnership between the two councils to deliver major projects for the community using county council funding.
If the proposals are supported, work could begin on site later this year. First though we want to get the community’s views on its proposals.
Cllr Becky Allinson, Adur’s cabinet member for regeneration and strategic planning, said:
“We have listened to the ideas coming from Lancing people and want to work with the community and our partners to revitalise the village, making its centre greener, more accessible and more welcoming for everyone to enjoy. We hope this is just the start of new investment in Lancing.
“As a council for the community, we’re keen for everyone who visits, lives or works in Lancing to have their say on our proposals so that we can ensure what we deliver is what local people want.”
Cllr Garry Wall, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for economy and skills, said:
“The county council supports Adur’s growth ambition to invest in and improve Lancing and we are looking forward to seeing the feedback from residents and businesses on proposals to enhance the environment and support the economy of Lancing village centre.
“The West Sussex and Adur Growth Partnership is looking at the potential use of pooled business rates to support delivery of a viable scheme.”
To find out more about the project and to have your say, visit:
Photos: Penstone Park - proposed layout and current layout
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