Projects - Priory Quarter
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Sea Space is working on the long-term transformation of Priory Quarter - the section of Hastings town centre bounded by Cornwallis Terrace to the north, Cambridge Gardens to the west, Middle Street to the east and Robertson Street to the south. The area includes Hastings' university and the Creative Media Centre, the recently developed Lacuna Place offices and a new public space called Priory Square.
One Priory Square is an additional office development which was completed in June 2009. It has been purchased by Saga Insurance which plans to hire 800 employees for its new Hastings operation.
In spring 2011, we drew up plans for the next development phase - a distinctive, contemporary scheme facing the rail station which would replace Queensbury House at the top of Havelock Road plus some adjoining buildings. It would provide 6,000m2 net (64,500 sq ft) of office space and a café/restaurant on the ground floor. It is designed to build on the positive change under way in Priory Quarter and bring further jobs to Hastings.
We would be happy to hear comments or questions about this scheme - contact Paul Adams on pauladams@sea-space.co.uk or 01424 723 123. In addition, there will be an opportunity to find out more and lodge comments with Hastings Borough Council by visiting www.hastings.gov.uk/planning or calling 01424 781066.
Reasons For Development
We are working to turn the area into a bustling business, education and leisure district, creating jobs and making it a far better place to spend time - by day and by night.
Timings
- Approval was given to an outline planning application for these ideas in March 2007
- The developments will take place in phases over the coming years depending on funding and private sector investment
- Lacuna Place offices completed in September 2008
- One Priory Square completed in June 2009
- Priory Square completed in June 2009
- Second building for Hastings' university being created 2010/11
- Plans devised for next phase of offices spring 2011
Further Information
Developments completed and future proposals for Priory Quarter include new high quality offices, improved access to the rail station, a multi-screen cinema, a 'land bridge' from the station down Priory Street to Cambridge Road, small public squares and additional premises for the University of Brighton's Hastings campus.
These ideas were shaped by two rounds of consultation to hear the views and aspirations of Hastings' young people, councillors, council officers, community members, business people and interest groups.
Documents
Priory Quarter consultation report - summer 06
Priory Quarter Consultation and Exhibition Feedback
Priory Quarter Urban Design Framework Exhibition 2005
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