About the Portslade Village Centre project
As part of the New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme, the council is planning to demolish the Portslade Village Centre building and create a new community centre and 28 new council homes. Plans also include new public spaces with space to grow food.
What is happening now at Portslade Village Centre
Planning Committee approved the Portslade Village Centre application in June 2024.
As preparation for the demolition phase, some initial clearance work has begun. This includes removing vegetation and a small number of trees.
All clearance work is being carried out in accordance with the Planning Permission for the site. A qualified ecologist is overseeing the activity and is present during the works to ensure that ecological requirements and best practice are followed throughout.
Project history
The project team have developed proposals for the Portslade Village Centre site to provide affordable council housing and a new, more modern and accessible community centre.
Following initial feasibility work, a pre-application planning process, and consultation with Extratime, we informed local residents and businesses of our intention to develop the site. We invited residents to let us know what they wished to see from the landscape design, then further developed the proposals for a public consultation in February 2023.
A planning application was approved in October 2024. You can find the approved documents in the official Planning Register: Application No: BH2023/03130.
Next steps
Demolition is expected to take place in May 2026.
We expect to appoint a main contractor in April 2026. Then, residents will receive an invitation for a meet and greet session with main contractor.
Project Timeline
March to May 2026 - setting up the site and demolition works
Summer 2026 - technical design phase and enabling works
Autumn 2026 to Spring 2028 - construction works