We in the Shoreham Slipways Group would like your support with a planning application for a much needed slipway at the Adur Recreation Ground. As you probably know, Shoreham has a long maritime history and had numerous public slipways and hards which have either been built on or had the car parking removed. It is now very difficult for owners of small boats, anglers, divers, etc to gain access to the river and the sea. Last year, WSCC commissioned a detailed study into slipways on the Adur which proposed a slipway at the Adur Rec. We have now submitted a planning application for a slipway.  

The planning application is now open for comment and will remain open until Wednesday 25 March. You can respond directly on the planning website ( the site is best viewed using Internet Explorer)
http://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=NK8FR0CB03G00
or by email to the planning officer: Peter.Barnett@adur-worthing.gov.uk - include your name, address, and ( if relevant ) who you represent. You should write why you believe that a slipway is important e.g. to replace the ones that have been lost, for leisure purposes, to encourage visitors and tourism, to help boost the local economy, etc. Responses will not only help us with the planning application but also ensure that the various public bodies see the level of support which will encourage them to work together and push the project forward. Responding is quick and easy and will be very useful in pushing the matter forward.

We now have a website www.shorehamslipways.com which shows the planning application details and also provides links for people to make comments.