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How can I buy an apartment?
Interest in purchasing apartments in the new scheme off plan, i.e. prior to construction, is being held on our database and you can register your interest by going to the Feedback section and then entering your details in the section headed 'Your comments'.
When will sales information be released?
Sales information is currently being produced and will be released to all interested parties at the earliest opportunity.
Will the commercial space be available off plan?
A number of commercial units, totalling 15,500 sq.ft. will be created within the development and we are already registering interested parties.
When will construction commence?
Construction is due to commence in 2007, with the first residential and commercial units available for occupation in 2009 and completion of the development in its entirety by 2012.
Why does Brighton & Hove need this development?
As a huge investment in the city, this development will deliver a wide range of benefits for Brighton and Hove residents and visitors.
How many homes will there be and how many will be affordable housing?
Who would buy these homes?
As one of Brighton's most exciting developments, it is expected that demand for homes would be high from all sectors of potential buyers. The proposed community facilities will appeal to a wide market. It is expected that a significant number of residents will come from the Brighton community and that few will be second homes.
40% will be affordable housing, including homes targeted at essential city workers and "empty nesters".
What will the construction impact be on nearby residents and businesses?
The construction sequence has been carefully planned to minimise impact on the rest of the Marina and surrounding communities, and has been praised by CABE as a model of best practice. The first stage will be to construct the West Quay buildings, which will act as a screen and noise barrier between existing Marina properties and further construction work.
Residents will have the chance to join a Construction Committee, set up to monitor the construction works.
Will the development be sustainable?
Yes - the new development will meet the EcoHomes 'Excellent' rating, which puts it in the top 2% of all developments in the UK. Key sustainability measures include:
What public transport enhancements will there be?
Over £6 million will be invested into sustainable transport, to further enhance the service already in place, including:
How will local roads cope with the extra traffic generated?
A thorough transport assessment has been carried out. The findings show that, with the proposed improvements to the public transport system and measures to encourage sustainable travel in place, the existing road network will accommodate the extra traffic generated.
Can local schools cope with the extra children from the new development?
The number of children of school age living at the Marina will be relatively low. In addition, there are almost 1,500 empty primary and secondary school places currently available in Brighton and Hove schools.
How will views from surrounding properties be affected?
Extensive visual impact studies have been carried out to support the planning application, which include computer generated images of the proposals within key views along the coast. These views demonstrate the high quality of architecture that is proposed and illustrate the positive relationship of the proposals to the surrounding area.
Will new jobs be created?
It is estimated that over 100 new permanent jobs will be created, as well as up to 400 during the development's construction. The policy will be to recruit locally wherever possible.
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