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Design Statement

The Rustington Village

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Contents 3

4 Introduction

5 - 7 History of Rustington

8 Character Area 1 Rustington Conservation Area

9 Character Area 2 East Preston Conservation Area

9 - 10 Character Areas 1 & 2: Design Statement Guidelines

10 Character Areas 1 & 2: Arun District Council Guidelines

11 Character Area 3 Light Industrial Area

11 Character Area 3: Design Statement Guidelines

11 - 12 Character Area 3: Rustington Trading Estate BID Proposal

12 Character Area 4 Village Retail Centre and Offi ces

12 - 13 Character Area 4: Village Retail Centre and Offi ces: Design Statement Guidelines

13 Character Area 4: Arun District Council Guidelines

13 Character Area 4: The Retail Shopping Park

14 - 16 Character Area Map

17 Character Area 4: Retail Shopping Park: Design Statement Guidelines

17 Character Area 5

17 - 18 Character Area 5: Design Statement Guidelines

18 Character Area 6


19 Character Area 7


20 Character Area 8


22 Character Area 9


22 Character Area 10





24 Character Area 12: Design Statement Planning Guidelines

24 Areas 5-12 Design Statement Planning Guideliness

25 Areas 5-12: Arun District Guidelines

26 Future of Rustington

26 Acknowledgements

27 Appendix 1 & 2

4 Introduction

Design Statements set out clear and simple guidance for

the design of all development in the community, based on

local character and knowledge. It is an advisory document

derived from the community, for use by local authorities and

the public when considering planning applications. It is there

not to stop development, but to infl uence the development that

will take place. Many people feel that they have little or no say

over development that occurs in their community, but design

statements offer a constructive solution to this problematic

conception. Local communities are best placed in understanding

and appreciating their surroundings. Hundreds of English

communities have completed design statements.

The Rustington Community Action Plan Group was formed in

October 2006 in response to a national initiative from central

government. In 2007 the Rustington Community Action Plan,

outlining and summarising the views of the residents of Rustington,

was completed. The Action Plan was then endorsed by Rustington

Parish Council. The subjects addressed within the plan were, A

Community that Works, Going Green, Recreation, Leisure for All,

Bricks and Mortar, Safety in Numbers and Getting Around. One

of the issues to emerge from the Bricks and Mortar section was

the preservation of the structural appearance of the village. It

was agreed that the best way to go about this was to produce a

village design statement. In April 2009, after a lengthy application

process, a grant of £8900 was received from Awards for All (The

Big Lottery Fund). This was followed by support from Arun District

Council, in the form of time allocated from a conservation offi cer,

and acknowledgment that a fi nal document would go to the

District Council Cabinet and Full Council around spring 2010. In

spring 2009 a Design Statement Steering Committee was formed

from the Rustington Community Partnership. This was followed

by consultation with the Rustington community in the form of a

questionnaire to every household in the Parish.

The intended purpose of this document is that, having been endorsed by both Parish and District Councils, it can be used as a material planning consideration with regard to all future construction, alterations, extensions, conversions and developments within the Parish of Rustington that require planning permission. It is also hoped that residents and organisations will have regard to the planning guidelines, even where the submission of a planning application is not necessary i.e. Permitted Development.

Rustington is a large and mixed area therefore for the sake of this document we have separated the Parish into Character Areas. These Character Areas have been based around the main features of the built environment that are present in these areas, for example building type, design and materials. In some cases one character area covers several areas of Rustington. For easy reference, see the Character Area Map found in the centre of this document. Each Area has its own Guidelines and there are also some general guidelines for Character Areas 5-12, for easy reference, see the contents at the beginning of the document.

Throughout this document reference is made to the ‘Local Plan’, this is currently Arun District Council’s development plan. However over the next few years this document will be incrementally

replaced by the Local Development Framework (LDF).

History of Rustington 5

Recent archaeological excavations have proved that

Rustington has been occupied continuously from the

Mesolithic period, through the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman

and Medieval periods up to the present day. Together with nearby

Poling it is listed in the Doomsday Book as Nonneminster.

Rustington remained a secluded agricultural community until the

middle of the 19th Century. The chief produce was corn, the method

of tillage being three course, i.e. being sown with wheat every third

year. The feudal system, in place since the 11th Century, ended with

the mechanisation of farming, the opening of a railway station at

Angmering in 1846 and the death in 1868 of the last Lord of the

Manor after which his lands were divided up and sold.

Several brickyards, producing both yellow clamp and red kiln bricks,

opened up to serve the needs of a growth in building development.

Nurseries gradually replaced farmland, employing many men and

supplying both the village and adjoining areas with greenhouse

crops, root and green vegetables.

In turn the brickyards and nurseries were eventually sold as building

land, leading to the development of modern day Rustington.

Rustington also had three working windmills, the last of which

was damaged during a severe storm in 1912 and demolished the

following year.

Two other important changes occurred in the middle of the

19th Century. The fi rst was the opening of a village shop, by Mr.

Simpson, which still exists in Sea Lane almost adjoining the old

Lamb Inn. He sold almost everything the villagers could want or

wish for, apart from drapery goods. The shop was eventually taken

over by Mary Ann Humphrey becoming at fi rst the village post

offi ce and later the telegraph offi ce.

The second event was the arrival of a new vicar, the Reverend Henry

John Rush. Noticing the absence of a village school he arranged for

the building of a National Church School in 1859, mainly at his own

expense. Standing on land between the old Vicarage and the Church

it was enlarged around 1900, because of the increasing population,

but eventually closed in 1939 when it was replaced by a new school

in North Lane. It was however, brought back into use for a while

when the North Lane school became over-crowded. Today it is used

as a Church Hall housing many village activities, club functions and

a playgroup.

It is interesting to note that there are now three primary schools in

Rustington catering for children from the age of fi ve to ten; North

Lane, Georgian Gardens and Summerlea.

The village included two inns in the 18th Century. One, The old

Lamb Inn, was a long, low, one storied building situated in The

Street; the other, the New Inn was situated in Station Road,

opposite Pigeonhouse Lane. It was here that the infamous band

of smugglers, known as The Ragman Tots, met. Their name derived

from the practice of binding rags around the wheels of their carts

to deaden the sound of their approach.

Today there are three traditional public houses in the village. The

original Windmill Inn, which opened in 1839, was replaced by the

current Windmill Inn, built just south of it, in 1909. The Lamb Inn

was completely rebuilt in 1902. The interior has undergone three

modernisations since then and during the process has lost the old

billiard hall which housed three full sized snooker tables. Finally Ye

Olde Coach House, formerly the Fletcher Arms, opened in 1934 but

at the time of preparing this Design Statement it is destined for

possible redevelopment with housing.

The Lamb Inn

Rustington Post Offi ce in 1908

Rustington Parish Church c.1890

6 History of Rustington

The village was ‘invaded’ during the 1st World War by hundreds of

Canadian and American servicemen who came to construct an

American Air Station. This was intended to be used as a training

centre for the 0/400 Handley Page bomber but never became fully

operational owing to the ending of the war. However, an open day

held at the airfi eld gave many villagers their fi rst taste of ice-cream.

This area now forms the Sea Estate.

Rustington has always been a healthy place to live with the

Downs to the north and the sea to the south. Consequently many

convalescent homes have been built here including the Millfi eld

Home for tubercular children, Carruther’s-Corfi eld Home for

diabetic children and the Zachary Merton Home. The latter was

formerly a Sunshine Home for children which later became a

maternity hospital and is currently a Community Hospital. Today

there is also the Leonard Cheshire home known as St. Bridget’s,

the Princess Marina House for R.A.F. service personnel and the

Carpenters Convalescent Home, probably the largest and fi nest

listed building in Rustington which opened in 1897.

Zachary Merton Community Hospital

Carpenters Convalescent Home

An early Rustington author described Rustington as ‘a beautiful,

peaceful, tree lined village, with acres of waving gold corn, and

sunny meadows open to all. The hedges were high and always

fragrant; a riot of colour throughout the Seasons, with hawthorn

and may blossom, blackberries, sloes and dog roses. The deep

ditches running throughout the village were moss lined, and,

in spring time banked with primroses and wild violets, later

with ferns.’

Today the old 17th and 18th Century cottages and houses blend with

modern fl ats, houses and bungalows many of which are set in tree

lined avenues and roads. The enviable shopping centre, with free

parking, is set in the midst of grassed areas with paved walkways,

fl owering trees, shrubs and beautifully designed planters.

Many famous people have either made their home here or spent

time here. Sir Hubert Parry, of “Jerusalem” fame, had his house

‘Knightscroft’ built in the village living there for forty years. Teddy

Brown, the famous xylophonist, also lived here as did the artist

Graham Sutherland, at Green Bushes, during his formative years.

Finally the author and playwright J.M. Barry stayed annually with

the Du Maurier and Davies families at Cudlow House, writing ‘Peter

Pan’ here. Green Bushes, Knightscroft and Cudlow House have been

given Blue Plaque status.

Rustington’s position on the south coast, climate and enviable

shopping facilities are major attractions. It has changed

dramatically since the middle of the 20th Century as arable land

and large properties have been redeveloped to satisfy a growing

demand for residential properties.

Perhaps the most signifi cant of these changes was the clearing of

three large houses, Dunnabie, The Chawtons and The Croft, on the

north side of The Street between 1959 and 1960 to make way for

the Churchill Parade shops. On the opposite side of The Street a

large meadow, known as Clock House Field which was the site of

carnivals and church fetes, was replaced with further shops.

The complex known as Broadway Mansions, which housed Mr.

Wingfi eld’s The Fisheries, Miss Brown’s The Wool Shop, Dormand’s

Butcher Shop, Stanford’s grocery store, Miss Yeates’ greengrocery,

Jock Wadley’s tailors shop and a china shop, was replaced in the

1970s by a row of modern shops called Sterling Parade. These

changes brought about the majority of today’s shopping centre.

Rustington House in the north of the village, a fi ne Listed Building

formerly the Summerley House School for Girls, was acquired

by the developer Hargreaves and retained as their offi ces. The

land adjoining the house was laid out in the 1990’s with mixed

development, now known as the Parklands Estate.

North of The Street, bungalows in Dingley Road and houses in

Priory Road, Shopfi eld Road and Maple Walk replaced Mr. Kessler’s

Dingley Nursery in Old Manor Road, which reached as far as Manor

Road to the north and the recreation ground to the east. The area

from the top of the older part of Church Road to the recreation

ground in the north and Woodlands Avenue in the east, formerly

known as Sussex Nurseries, became Sussex Park Estate. Finally, in

this area, Church Farm Nursery was developed into Church Farm

History of Rustington 7

Gardens. These attractive and spacious two storey fl ats are set

amongst pleasant gardens, walkways and pools.

To the west of Sea Lane, the houses of Chanctonbury Road, Kirdford

Close, Fontwell Close and Parham Close were built on what used

to be Timbers Nursery and throughout the village smaller nurseries

disappeared to be replaced by smaller housing developments.

Several large properties disappeared in the southern part of the

village to be replaced by fl ats. The Marigolds Hotel went in 1963,

which stood on the corner of Holmes Lane and Sea Lane. The white

art deco style house Marama went in 1978, and Teddy Brown’s

property, Xylophone House in Sea Road.

Luckily Cudlow House and Knightscroft House in Sea Lane were

saved from demolition but only by having their extensive gardens

developed with housing.

Along the sea front the white faced art deco style holiday complex

known as The Lido, built in 1936 and consisting of out-door

swimming pools, tennis courts etc., was fi nally demolished in

1967/68 to make way for the Mallon Dene Estate. The Broadmark

Hotel was demolished in 1984 and replaced by the Broadmark

Beach fl ats.

The Street looking East, 1940s

The Street looking East, 1950s

Further west along Sea Road were a number of art deco style

houses, including Seafi eld House where Dame Nellie Melba came

to visit her mother-in-law, Mrs. Armstrong. These houses were

redeveloped in the 1970’s. Also in this area, the large property,

Brough House, having been left to fall into a state of neglect, was

eventually replaced by The Gilberts, a complex of two storey fl ats.

It is interesting to note that the owner of Brough House had built

a doll’s house, known as Virginia Cottage, in the garden for their

children. Fully habitable it had water, electricity and telephone

laid on. Set in a garden designed and fi t for children it drew

visitors from as far away as Japan and the USA. There was even

an Elfi n Oak, carved by the eminent sculptor Ivor Innes, in the

garden. All proceeds raised from this venture were donated to the

Littlehampton Hospital.

Today infi ll continues to take place although in recent years the

trend has been to demolish adjoining medium sized properties,

with large gardens, thus gradually stripping Rustington of the larger

properties built prior to the 2nd World War. Elmhurst, on the corner

of Station Road and Ash Lane, and Agincourt in Woodlands Avenue

have recently been demolished pending redevelopment. The Limes

estate, off Mill Lane, which replaced several detached homes was

completed in 2007/2008.

It is interesting to note the following population numbers which

illustrate the village’s expansion since the 1950’s:-

1676 103 in 44 houses

1801 261 in 51 houses

1851 342 in 75 houses

1901 616

1921 1,128

1951 3,897

1971 8,904

2009 c13,000

Although in keeping with national guidelines, the local community

fears that further high density development will put a strain on

the village facilities unless it is controlled and sympathetic to the

needs of Rustington. Despite all these comparatively recent changes

Rustington still guards a village atmosphere and identity. It surely

can be cited as an outstanding example of how such an old village

can grow into a large residential and shopping locality whilst still

remaining a community with character.

8 Character Area 1 Rustington Conservation Area

Character Area 1 is The Rustington Conservation Area, which

encompasses the west end of one of Rustington’s most central

roads ‘The Street’. It is architecturally characterised by many

original 16th Century buildings of the original Village before its rapid

development from the 1850’s and the introduction of the railway.

It contains most of the original farm buildings; on the North side

you have the Manor House, Elm Farm, Tithe Barn, Pound Cottage,

Mitchell’s

Cottage, and

Little Ffynches.

On the South

side are

Walnut Tree

House, Firs

Cottage and

Old Orchard.

The majority

of these

buildings are

in fl int. Elm

Farm is a fi ne

example of a

Grade II Listed

Building

nestling

in this

part of old

Rustington.

It dates back

to the 16th century and has been added to and re-modelled over

the years, most recently in the early 19th century when its unique

Regency styled front facade was added. The whole building is built

of the traditional local fl int. Other dominant buildings include the

Grade II listed Church Farm Cottage, just outside, but adjoining

the Conservation area, purchased in 2005 by the Parish Council for

conversion into the Village Museum, which opened in 2009.

The renovations

included a new

thatched roof, the

introduction of

damp proofi ng,

the installation

of a lift and a

new staircase,

to mention just

some of the

improvements

made. This

building has provided a rare but welcome opportunity for the Parish

Council to bring back into use an important historic building, and to

conserve the heritage of the village. The second phase of the project

has seen a timber framed building constructed in the rear garden,

to house The Garden Café, together with the landscaping of the

communal garden. A great example of how development can help

maintain the sustainability of the local economy and improve the

character of an area physically.

The Parish Church, on the opposite side of the street to the

Museum, was the fi rst stone building in the village, erected in 1100

and enlarged in 1170. On the west side of the tower the date 1661

commemorates the restoration and the building of the battlements.

The clock in the tower is unusual in that it has only one hand, a

feature of clocks in this period (c.1760).

Walnut Tree House

The Garden Café

Rustington Museum The Church Hall

Tithe Barn

The Parish Church

Alterations and ConversionsThe alteration and conversion of historic buildings in a visually

sensitive area affects both the buildings themselves and the area as

a whole. In this section we deal with the impact on the fabric and

integrity of the buildings.

Inappropriate changes to a historic building should be resisted.

Following extension or conversion it should be possible to

appreciate the structure and appearance of the original building.

The architectural details referred to previously highlight the

character of the Conservation Areas and the need for the

sympathetic repair and alteration of the old buildings in

these areas.

When replacing windows and doors, the use of traditional

materials is encouraged.

New developments should incorporate traditional materials

such as fl int, and wood, seen in recent developments such as

Hartnetts cottages.

Any alterations should be in keeping with these original features

and where possible original features reinstated, as they contribute

to the character of the Village.

Any alterations should be in keeping with the adjacent street

scene, the materials, fabric and colour schemes should be

sympathetic with those of the adjacent buildings.

Character Area 2 is the East Preston Conservation Area, which

crosses the parish boundary between Rustington and East Preston.

The area contains several traditional buildings, with a high use of

traditional material such as thatch and fl int. Traditional buildings

within the Rustington Parish boundary include West Preston Manor,

and Manor Cottage.

Manor Cottage is painted brick/fl int with a low thatched roof,

while West Preston Manor (previously a private school) is currently

under redevelopment. Within the grounds of West Preston Manor

are several linked bungalows, however, these are outside of the

Conservation Area boundary.

External FittingsPipes and wires can detract signifi cantly from the external

appearance of the buildings, and particularly those in a historic

setting. Many wires can be kept internal and those that have to

be external can be run along the building features to reduce their

impact on the lines of the building.

It is often possible for plumbing to be kept within a building. Where

this is not possible it should be located in the most inconspicuous

position, and not on the front elevation.

Satellite dishes and aerials are potentially the most visually

detracting items to be attached to historic buildings. They should

not be permitted on front elevations and extreme care should

be exercised in positioning them elsewhere on buildings. In the

Conservation Areas their impact could be signifi cant due to the high

visibility of houses’ rear elevations and roofs. See Policy Area 3 in

Arun District Local Plan. (www.arun.gov.uk)

Meter boxes and burglar alarms can be particularly unattractive

features. Mainly due to their deterrence role, burglar alarms are

often brightly coloured and prominently located. Owners should

be encouraged to site them less prominently, preferably on the side

walls where they will still fulfi l their function.

Street SceneStreet Scene includes the form and nature of the spaces created by

the buildings and landscape and also the details found within those

West Preston House

Manor Cottage

Character Area 2 East Preston Conservation Area 9

Character Area 1 & 2:Design Statement Planning Guidelines:

10 Character Area 1 & 2:

spaces i.e. street furniture. An understanding of the street scene

of a place provides an important base from which to assess future

development and how new additions should or should not be fi tted

into the Village.

In both Conservation Areas the pattern of building has been largely

determined by the original roads, i.e. ‘The Street’ (Area1) ‘Station

Road’ (Area2).

In Conservation Area 1 a feature of these roads is that, with the

commercial buildings as exceptions, buildings or high walls sit

close to the edges. There are very few buildings with forecourts or

front gardens. The feeling of enclosure is further enhanced by the

continuity of these structures; the design, materials and detailing of

new buildings should be of very high quality.

In Conservation Area 2 most buildings have front gardens, and

relatively large plots around the buildings, such pattern of

building has lead to low density and this should be maintained,

the design, materials and detailing of new buildings should be of

a very high quality.

Trees are present in both Conservation Areas, all trees within

Conservation Areas are protected whether or not they have tree

preservation orders.

RoofscapeDue to the Conservation Area 1’s relatively fl at topography

the roofs of its buildings are not highly visible from within

or outside the Conservation Area. There are a number of roof

extensions, dormers and roof lights, but on the whole the roofl ines

have remained reasonably intact. Conservation Area 2 also is

characterised by relatively fl at topography, however due to the

presence of large trees the majority of its building’s roofs are not

directly visible.

The existing roofscapes should continue to be protected and

proposals for signifi cant roof alterations should be resisted.

Where an alteration is likely to be widely visible it should not be

permitted unless it can be demonstrated that it complements

and is in keeping with the design of the building or surrounding

buildings.

Traditional materials should be used or reinstated when replacing

roof materials.

Street FurnitureThe functional features in a street such as railings and lamps can be

decorative and make a positive contribution to the street scene.

Directional signs, traffi c information signs and parking signs add to

the paraphernalia cluttering the street scene.

The number of posts used should be minimised by combining uses

and by removing those posts which have been left with no signs

on them.

Signage can even be improved in some areas by sympathetic

signs with traditional features.

AccessThere are a few remaining examples of original paving in the

Conservation Areas, which should be retained and protected and

developers should be encouraged to use suitable materials.

The use of bollards to prevent vehicles parking on pavements

should be limited to essential areas in order to protect the overall

street scene.

Where grass verges are present they should be kept and maintained

in a good condition.

Shop Fronts and SignsIn all historic villages shop fronts can enhance or destroy the

appearance of the village’s main streets.

The shops at the western end of The Street, just outside, but

adjoining the Conservation Area, are mainly single storey, with

others in Sea Lane being mainly two storey. Signage is mainly

composed of the use of shop fronts, and A-boards, with very few

hanging signs.

Secondary signing and pavement advertising should be restricted.

A-boards should be managed and controlled; there should be a

balance between visual impact on the street scene, pedestrian

access/safety and commercial necessity, with awareness of narrow

pavements with restricted passing space.

Arun District CouncilPlanning GuidelinesAs outlined in the Arun District Council’s Local Plan,

(www.arun.gov.uk), Conservation Areas also have their own planning

guidelines, which are summarised in the Local Plan under policy

area 2, ‘Conservation Areas’.

The Local Plan states that, ‘Planning permission will be granted

for development which preserves or enhances the character

or appearance of a Conservation Area or its setting .In order to

preserve or enhance Conservation Areas, the Council has produced

Supplementary Planning Guidance entitled ‘Conservation Areas’.

All proposals for development will be considered in the light of

this guidance’.

Another important reference document developed by Arun District

Council is ‘Supplementary Planning Guidance; Conservation Areas.

(www.arun.gov.uk)

Character Area 3 11

Light Industrial AreaThis area includes the Rustington Business Park, sometimes referred

to as the Rustington Trading Estate.

The Rustington Business Park contains approximately 77 units with

B1, B2 and B8 use (as outlined below). These units encompass 3

main roads; Artex Avenue, Brookside Avenue and Dominion Way.

Rustington Trading Estate Entrance

Character Area 3:Design Statement Planning Guidelines:

The alteration and conversion of industrial buildings is based more

on practical design individual to the business type rather than

aesthetic based design, however good design that considers its

surroundings is still important. The design should be important but

not a priority for the Rustington Business Park area.

It is well screened from Worthing Road and in practice any changes

to the units would not be apparent, unless visiting the estate.

There should be no hindrance to both new and existing business

operations which Rustington needs to protect and encourage.

Rustington Business park has seen some positive new developments

and refurbishments recently, however there are some older

buildings that are lacking investment, or unoccupied, both of

which are hard to control. Investment in the redevelopment or

improvement of these buildings should be encouraged.

Any changes requiring planning consent should be welcomed,

regardless of colour, scale, fl ue position etc, as long as they do not

adversely affect the rest of the Business Park.

The infrastructure and access to the Industrial areas are important

and should be maintained to a high standard.

Rustington Trading EstateBID ProposalA Business Improvement District (BID) is a specifi ed

geographical area where the business community agrees specifi c

improvements that they are prepared to pay for. It is a fair and

affordable way to raise funding for major projects. A formal

ballot of all BID levy payers is held, determining whether the BID

can go ahead. BIDs can then deliver additional services that the

local Councils do not and are not obliged to provide. There are

proposals for a BID at The Rustington Business Park which may

develop in the future.Rustington Trading Estate Units

The use of each unit is governed by the Town and Country Planning

(Use Classes) Order 1987 and its subsequent amendments. The

following list gives an indication of the types of use which may

fall within each Use Class. It should be noted that it is for local

Planning Authorities to determine which Use Class a particular use

falls into:-

B1 Business Offi ces (other than those

that fall within A2), research

and development of products

and processes, light industry

appropriate in a residential area

B2 General industrial Use for industrial process other

than one falling within class B1

(excluding incineration purposes,

chemical treatment or landfi ll or

hazardous waste)

B8 Storage or distribution This class includes open air storage

12 Character Area 3:

This Area concentrates on the two main Retail areas, the Village

Retail Centre and the ‘out of town’ Retail Shopping Park.

Village Retail Centre and Offi cesThis Area is characterised as being Rustington’s main shopping area.

Over the years the Shopping Centre has fared well and evolved into

a popular and convenient place for shopping, working and other

services such as the banks, cafes and hairdressers.

The area is the largest mixed use area, with residential, (mainly

located over the shops on the south side), offi ces and retail, all

located in a relatively small and central area. There are several shops

in the western end of The Street that are characterised by being single

storey, while the main shopping area shops are mainly two storey.

The themes of a BID at Rustington Business Park are;

1) Accessibility and Signage

2) Appearance and Cleanliness

3) Business Voice

4) Safety and Security

The two themes that will have an effect on the design of the

existing and future buildings are the following:

1. Accessibility & SignageRustington Business Park benefi ts from good vehicle access to the

A259, and pedestrian access to Angmering railway station, however

it suffers from narrow junctions onto Worthing Road at its vehicle

entrance/exit points, made worse at peak times by parked cars close

to the junctions. Signage within Rustington Business Park is being

improved gradually. However businesses report that they would like

to see one identity for the whole business park.

Design Statement Planning Guidelines: Village RetailCentre and Offi ces

Alterations and ConversionsAlterations, additions and extensions to existing shops should be

welcomed where they help encourage new retailers into the Centre

or allow existing retailers to improve their business. However these

alterations should not detract from the character of the Area.

ParkingParking is critical. The two main free car parks and the parking in

front of the shops must be retained, and any loss of parking spaces

should be resisted. Provision of ample free parking encourages

shoppers both from within and from outside Rustington. In

addition, any proposals to include provision for more car parking

spaces should be encouraged, with specifi c attention paid to design

and location.

Number of ShopsThe existing retailing parades provide a good critical mass

of shopping and services serving Rustington well. As already

highlighted there is currently a good balance regarding competing

interests, between the ‘out of town’ Retail Shopping Park and the

Village Retail Centre, which should be maintained.

2. Appearance and CleanlinessRustington Business Park benefi ts from a diverse and varied

company base and subsequently there are many different types

of buildings, property layouts and frontages. An opportunity

exists through the Rustington Business Park (BID) to allow the

professionalism of the estate residents to be refl ected by the

impression that the estate surroundings portray. The Appearance

and Cleanliness theme will seek to maximise this opportunity by

working with all business owners and occupiers in the BID area to

deliver the following benefi ts:

Summary of benefi ts to businesses• Positive image promoting businesses

• Clean and attractive place to work and visit

• Shared resource benefi t

• Lower landscaping and gardening costs

• ‘Power to change’ voice

• Increased property values

12 Character Area 4

The Street Western End

Character Area 4: 13

Amenities and Visual FeaturesThe hard and soft landscaping, public toilets, public seating and

fl oral displays benefi t the village enormously and should be

retained and encouraged.

Public TransportThe existing bus services should be protected or enhanced wherever

possible, as it encourages shoppers to visit the Centre. The taxi ranks

should be maintained and managed so that they do not impact on

shoppers’ car movements.

SignageSignage within the village is good but the commercial businesses

would benefi t from improved signage from the A259 and A27.

The Street, Centre

Arun District Council’s Local Plan: Shopping Area Planning GuidelinesRustington is identifi ed as one of the Principal Shopping Areas

within the Arun District. (www.arun.gov.uk)

Shopping areas have their own Guidelines as set out in the Arun

District Council’s Local Plan, in the form of a local saved policy

(Policy area 19) that applies to the shopping area frontage

Along the primary shopping frontages, as defi ned on the Proposals

Map (www.arun.gov.uk), proposals for retail (Use Class A1) will be

permitted. Proposals for fi nancial and professional services (Use

Class A2) uses and food and drink premises (Use Class A3) will be

permitted provided that;

‘The proposal would not create a concentration of non-retail uses

to the detriment of the vitality of the town centre, provision is

made for a window display, appropriate to a shop front, which is

in keeping with the character of the shopping area, and there is

no detrimental effect on the character or amenities of the area

through smell, litter or noise’.

This is in order to maintain the viability and vitality of the primary

shopping area.

For the purpose of this policy, a concentration of non-retail use is

defi ned as two or more adjacent units.

The Street, Eastern End

The Retail Shopping ParkThe Retail Shopping Park contains Sainsbury’s superstore and

three further retail units occupied by Halfords, Focus, and Pets at

Home. The park is prominently situated on the Rustington Bypass,

with good access and ample parking; this has led to it being well

established and able to service the area between Littlehampton

and Worthing.

Sainsbury’s Superstore

(continued on page 17)

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Rustington

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16 Rustington Map Reference

C4 Abbotswood Walk D1,2 Fircroft Crescent D2,3 Preston AvenueB2 Acre Close C3 Farm Way D3/E3 Preston PaddockC2/02 Albert Road C2 Fittleworth Garden C2 Priory RoadB4 Aldwick Close B4/C4 Fontwell CloseD2 Allangate Drive E4 Fosters Close B4 Rackham RoadC3,4 Amberley Road B1 Foxes Close D2 Richmond CloseB2/C2 Andrew Close D4 Frobisher Way B3/C3 Rudgwick CloseE3 Angmering Lane C1/D1 Rustington By-PassE1 Angmering Way D2 Georgian Gardens D2,3 Ruston AvenueC1 Artex Avenue C3/D3 Glenville Road D2,3 Ruston ParkC2 Arun Close E2 Goodwood CloseC2 Arundel Garden C2 Grafton Close D2 St. Anthony ‘s WayE2 Ascot Way C4 Green Bushes Close D2,4 Sea AvenueC2,3 Ash Lane D2/E2 Guildford Road C3,4 Sea LaneC4 Ashton Gardens B4 Sea RoadC2,3 Ashwood Drive D1 Hamilton Close C4 Seafi eld Close B1 Hamilton Drive C4 Seafi eld RoadB1 Balmoral Close C4 Hardham Close C4 Seaview GardensB2/C2 Bamsite Close B4 Harsfold Close C4 Shaftesbury CourtB2/C2 Bamsite Gardens B3,4 Harsfold Road C4 Shaftesbury RoadB1 Barwick Close D3 Hawke Close E2 Sheepfold AvenueC1 Beverley Gardens B3,4 Hawley Road D3,4 Shirley CloseD1 Bignor Close C4 Hawthom Close C2 Shopfi eld CloseB4 Binsted Close B2 Henry Avenue D2 Southcourt CloseC1 Blenheim Close D2 Heme Gardens E3 Springfi eld CloseB1/C1 Blenheim Drive D2 Heme Lane B2 Staffords CloseD4 Botany Close C4 Herons Court Close D2 Stansfi eld CourtC3 Boxtree Avenue B1,2 Hide Gardens E2 Station ParadeC2 Bramber Square B3 Highfi eld Gardens D2/E2 Station RoadB2 Brendon Way C2 Hobbs Way C3,D2 Stonefi eldsD4 Broad Strand B3 Holmes Lane B1 Summerley CloseC3 Broadmark Avenue C2 Homefi eld Close C2 Sussex GardensC3,4 Broadmark Lane B4 Howards Way C3 Sutherland CloseC3 Broadmark Parade D3 Hudson Drive C4/D4 Sutton AvenueC4 Broadmark Way E2 Hurst RoadC1 Brook Copse B1 Hutchinson Close D4 Tasman CloseC1 Brook Lane B3 Tennyson AvenueC1 Brookenbee Close C3,4 lIex Close D3 The BramblingsC1 Brookside Avenue B2,3 Ingram Close E2 The CedarsB1 Buckingham Place D3 The CloseE1 Burmill Court D3 Jervis Avenue D2 The CoppiceC3/D3 Bushby Avenue C1,2 Jubilee Avenue B3 The CrescentB2 Byron Road B1/C1 The Driftway B4 Kirdford Close B4 The GilbertsC2 Cambell Drive B3/C3 Kirkland Close C3 The GrangewayB1 Campion Close C3 Knightscroft Avenue E1 The LeasD2 Canterbury Road C3,4 Knightscroft Close B4 The MartletsC3 Central Avenue E3 The OaksB4 Chanctonbury Close C2 Laburnum Walk D3 The ParkwayB3,4 Chanctonbury Road B4 Ladbrooke Close D4 The RoundwayB1/C1 Chatsworth Close D2 Larch Close C3 The StreetB1/C1 Chatsworth Drive D1,2 Lawrence Avenue D4 The ThatchwayB3 Chaucer Avenue D2 The WillowsC3,4 Cheam Road C4 Mallon Dene B2/C2 Tithe GreenC2 Chichester Court C2,3 Manor GardensC2,3 Church Road C1/2 Manor Road C3 Vernon CloseC3 Claigmar Road C2 Maple WalkD2 Cleeves Way B4 Marama Gardens C2 Wakehurst PlaceD2 Cleeves Court D4 Mariners Walk B2 Walders RoadC1,2 Conbar Avenue D3 Meadway C1 Wallace RoadE2 Copperhall Close C3/03 Merton Avenue B3 Walnut AvenueB4/C4 Coppets Wood E4 Middle Walk C3 Waverley CourtB4 Cordal Close D2 Mill Close C3/D3 Waverley RoadB3,4 Cove Road C2/D2 Mill Lane D2 Wendy RidgeC1 Cowdray Close C2/D2 Millers Close E4 WestmeadC1 Cowdray Drive C4 Millfi eld Close B2 WestlandsE3 Cross Road B2,3 Milton Avenue B3 Willow AvenueE2 Crundens Corner B3 Milton Close B1 Wilton CloseC3 Cudlow Avenue B1 Montgomeri Drive B1 Wilton DriveC3 Cudlow Gardens E2 Munmere Way D2/E2 Winchester Road D2 Windmill DriveE2 Dawtrey Close D1/E1 New Road B1 Windsor CloseC2 Dingley Road C4 Normanhurst Close B1 Windsor DriveC2 Dinsdale Gardens C4 North Lane C1/D1 Wolstenbury RoadD1/E1 Dinsfi eld Caravan Site D1/2 Northcourt Close C2 Woodlands AvenueD4 Dolphin Way C2 Woodlands CloseC1 Dominion Way E2 Oakhurst Gardens C1 Worthing RoadC2 Donnington Place C1,2 Old Manor Road E2 Worthing RoadB1/C1 Drewetts Close D2 Orchard Gardens (East Preston)C1/D1 Duncton Road C4 Overstrand AvenueD2 East Court Way E2 Paddock GreenC2 Eastergate Green B3 Parham CloseD2 Elm Place D2 Park DriveD3 Elm Place Mews B3/C3 Parry DriveD2 Epsom Gardens C1 Penfold LaneD3,4 Evelyn Avenue D3,4 Pigeonhouse Lane

(continued from page 13) Character Area 4: 17

Character Area 5

Character Area 5 is in two sections as shown on the Character Area

Map, although they are considered as one area in this document.

Note should be taken that there are differences, mainly the lower

density of buildings contained in the private estates in the larger

eastern area.

This area is characterised by large detached houses and bungalows

many contained in private estates. They are very similar in style

but often unique to one road. For example detached chalet style

buildings are dominant in places such as Hawley Road.

The smaller western area contains the Rustington Convalescent

Home. The building was purpose-built as a convalescent home

in 1897.

Design Statement Planning Guidelines: Retail Shopping ParkAny improvements to the existing retail shopping park in terms of

numbers of retailers, size of units and extensions or alterations to

the units should be welcomed and encouraged in order that this

area can compete properly with other nearby town retail shopping

parks, and keep shoppers within Rustington. This must be done

however, so there would be no negative impact on the Village Retail

Centre, as with regard to competing interests, there is currently a

good balance between the Retail Park and the Village Retail Centre,

which should be maintained.

The infrastructure and access to Retail parks is important and

should be maintained to a high standard.

Design Statement Planning Guidelines: Character Area 5

Architectural FeaturesMany of the properties have already been extended, refl ecting the

predominant use of brick walls and tile. The use of tile is important

with many low roofs, porches and extensions both on the roofs and

facades. External fi ttings should be hidden where possible.

Street SceneThe smaller western area contains many two storey blocks of fl ats,

many with balconies. Garaging is mainly in the form of compounds

with good access. These should be replicated in any new fl ats built,

as this retains the feeling of relatively low density. Many of the

buildings have interlocking clay tile roofs, some very low to the

ground, with a mixture of steep and low pitch, examples of this can

be found in Pigeonhouse Lane.

Pets at Home and Halfords

Hawley Road

Bushby Avenue, Sea Estate


As shown on the Character Area Map, there are three separate areas

that are characterised by mainly 1950’s/1960’s detached and semi-

detached bungalows.

Fircroft Crescent

The fi rst, being known locally as ‘Poets Corner’, is characterised by

the dominance of bungalows, with the exception of Milton Avenue

with some houses, many with mock Georgian features and some

double pitched roofs with un-painted wood feather boarding.

AccessGrass verges, footpaths, pavements, private driveways, and low

trees, all being features of the smaller western area, should be kept.

In the larger eastern area the absence of footpaths is a feature, road

surfaces are a mix of concrete or tarmac and should be maintained

to a high standard. Many of these are privately maintained.

It also contains the St Andrews United Reformed Church, housed in

a modern building built in the 1960’s and extended in recent years.

The second is the southern area characterised by mainly semi-

detached and detached bungalows, while some Victorian housing can

be found in the Broadmark Lane/Glenville Road Area. This area also

contains Zachary Merton Community Hospital built in the 1930’s.

Broadmark Lane

The third is the northern area; containing pockets of housing and

fl ats including Stansfi eld Court’s two storey fl ats, featuring fl at

roofs and tile facades. A major building in this area is the St Joseph’s

Roman Catholic Church located in Station Road.

Sea Avenue, Sea Estate

Character Area 6

Milton Avenue Greensward


As shown on the Character Area Map, there are three separate areas

that are characterised by mainly modern terraced housing with

some pockets of social housing and pre-war development.

The larger western area includes Brickfi elds recreation ground and

North Lane Community Primary School.

North Lane Community Primary School

The northern area contains the Windmill Parade of shops in

Worthing Road.

The eastern area includes the Georgian Gardens Community

Primary School, the Laurels Day Care Centre, and the Station

Parade of shops. There is also a planning application for the

site of the Fletchers Arms, ‘for nine affordable houses and two

affordable disabled bungalows, with seventeen car spaces’. Planning

application reference; R/36/10 (www.arun.gov.uk)


Architectural Features The detached and semi-detached bungalows are of brick and

painted brick construction, with the predominant use of clay

tiles. A few houses in this area are brick and render, porches are

an acceptable feature. Upvc is the dominant material used for

replacement windows and doors.

Street SceneMany of the properties have already been extended, with external

fi ttings hidden where possible. Aerials (mainly found on chimneys)


Architectural FeaturesThis area is characterised by mainly terraced houses of brick

construction, with predominant use of clay tiles on roofs and

facades. Upvc is the main material for replacement doors

and windows.

Old Manor Road

Street SceneThis area is characterised by the high density of buildings, many of

which have been extended, and have open planned gardens. Some

areas of housing also have adjoining open public spaces. The roof

pitches are predominantly low pitched.

are in full view due to the low roofscape. The street scenes are

generally alike in architecture with each road characterised

by similar styles. Private driveways are a feature of this area

and should be kept. If any large areas should come forward for

development, then the persons responsible for the development

should involve and consult with the community form the outset.

This could be in the form of open forums, publications, design

documents etc.

AccessGrass verges, pavements and footpaths are an essential part of this

area and should be maintained. The roads are mainly concrete, in

parts of Chaucer Avenue, Tennyson Avenue and Milton Avenue the

road surfaces are in a poor state and should be upgraded in the

interest of highway safety.

Character Area 7


As shown on the Character Area Map, there are three separate

areas that are characterised by mainly pre-war housing including

bungalows, semi-detached and terraced housing.

The western area, encompassing the top of ‘Poet’s Corner’ and

Henry Avenue is characterised by large wide pavements, grass

verges, tree lined streets, low brick walls, private driveways, and

concrete roads. The houses are double dormer style with archways

and feather board on the peaks of the façades of the building.

Henry Avenue

The southern area is characterised by its relatively higher density

than the other two areas. It also contains the Rustington Public

Library and the Methodist Church.

Methodist Church

The northern area contains pockets of new developments such as

‘The Limes’, consisting of brick built semi-detached houses, high

roofs and low pitch. In the centre of this Area is the Woodlands

Centre, and Recreation Ground. To the North of this area are two of

the three allotment sites, owned by the Parish Council.

North Lane

Sussex Gardens

AccessPavements are present, with a mix of off-road and on-road

parking. Footpaths are an essential part of this area and should be

maintained. Large trees are a feature in the eastern area.

Character Area 8



Architectural FeaturesThis area is characterised by semi-detached bungalows of mainly

brick construction, with predominant use of clay tiles. Chalet style

bungalows are found in some areas.

Street SceneMany of the properties have already been extended and the

buildings are very mixed in this area with high density and low

density. Open Spaces are very important in this area, and should

be kept.

AccessGrass verges and pavements, private driveways, footpaths and low

trees are features of this area and should be kept and maintained.

The roads are a mix of concrete or tarmac.

The Woodlands Centre

Conbar Avenue Allotments

Knightscroft Avenue

Rustington Sports and Social Club

22 Character Area 9

This area is characterised by modern high density fl ats with some

terraced housing. It contains the Princess Marina House built as a

single storey care home in the late 1960’s.


Architectural FeaturesThe use of tile is important with many low roofs, porches and

extensions both on the roofs and facades .There is a mix of large

and small fenestration and balconies are present on many fl ats. In

some areas slate, lead fl ashing and glass has been used to create

detailing on the façade. Existing fl ats are mainly brick.

Street SceneThis area is characterised by open spaces between buildings and

should be preserved, many of the buildings have more than

two storeys.

AccessOpen spaces are a feature of this area, and there is a mix of

concrete walls, fl int walls, and iron railings. Footpaths and good

access are an essential part of this area and should be maintained.

Sea Road

Princess Marina House

Character Area 10

Overstrand

This Area is characterised by the late 1990’s/2000 estate

development – a mix of semi-detached and detached houses.

The area also contains the Parish Council’s third allotment site,

Rustington House, and Summerlea Primary School.

Windsor Drive



Architectural FeaturesThis area is characterised by semi-detached and detached houses of

mainly brick construction .There is mixed detailing, with some mock

Georgian features, porches, lead fl ashing, and dormers. Materials are

tile, brick and render with Upvc feather board on some buildings.

Hamilton Close is an exception; here there are three storey

buildings, with use of red and grey brick. They have high use of lead

fl ashing, slate and have fl at roofs.

Street SceneMany of the properties have not been extended due to their

recent construction. Where alterations have taken place they are

in the form of conservatories and have been kept to the rear of

the properties. The verges, pavements, and roads are wide in most

places. The houses are medium density and the area is characterised

by a variety of buildings. Many of the gardens are open plan.

This area is characterised by a mix of 1950’s/1960’s semi-detached

and detached bungalows and houses.

Sea Lane


Architectural FeaturesThis area is characterised by semi-detached and detached houses

and bungalows of mainly brick construction, with predominant use

of clay tiles. The brick work is a mixture of painted and non-painted.

Chatsworth Way

AccessGrass verges and pavements are present. Private driveways, low

trees and footpaths are a feature and should be maintained. The

roads have parking bays that are set off the roads.

Street SceneMost of the extensions to the properties are to the rear, and the

area is characterised by fairly high density. There are some two

storey houses but mainly bungalows. There are some bushes and

a few low trees present in the landscape, but generally the street

scene is characterised by its lack of vegetation. The planting of trees

should be encouraged and would soften the street scene.

AccessGrass verges and pavements are present, with wide footpaths which

should be maintained, being an essential part of this area, the roads

are mainly concrete.

Character Area 11

Sea Lane


This Area is characterised by mixed commercial (Hares of

Rustington), and residential buildings. This area also includes a large

vacant site previously occupied by the Abbottswood Care Home, at

the time of preparation of this document, about to be developed

as fi fty-seven extra care units, and fi ve units for residents with

learning disabilities. Planning application references; R/271/07 and

R/243/07 (www.arun.gov.uk)

Hares of Rustington

Design Statement PlanningGuidelines: Character Area 12

Architectural FeaturesThis area is very mixed. For example it includes Elm Place consisting

of two and three storey fl ats with tile roofs, rendering, and low

pitched roofs and a new development of houses using traditional

materials such as fl int.

Elm Place, new development

Other areas feature cottage style houses such as Herne Cottage.

Development should respect individual plots.

Street SceneThe Area is mixed with some cul-de-sacs. Along Ash Lane there are

detached houses with use of fl int, wood and brick.

Ash Lane

Semi-detached houses with high use of lead fl ashing, pillared

porches and brick quoins under the eaves of the main roof, feature

in the Fairlawns development.

AccessThere are several tall trees with preservation orders on them. Access

is important as the main shopping area is nearby.

Woodlands Avenue

Character Areas 5-12 25

General Design Statement Planning Guidelines Character Areas 5-12Each Character Area has its own design and use of materials,

requested development, whether in the form of new builds or

alterations, should respect those materials and design. By doing this

the character of each area will be maintained. Each area has its own

guidelines and along with the following general guidelines will help

maintain the character of theses areas.

Alterations and ConversionsThe alteration and conversion of buildings affects both the buildings

themselves and the area as a whole. In this section we deal with the

impact on the fabric and integrity of the areas.

Inappropriate changes to the essential character of the buildings

should be resisted. Following extension or conversion it should

be possible to appreciate the structure and appearance of the

original building.

The architecture of the Character Areas 5-12 is very varied but it is

possible to characterise the nature of the smaller areas identifi ed.

Changes of use or new developments must respect the inherent

character of the locality.

Any alterations should be in keeping with these original features

as they provide the character of the area and should be in keeping

with the immediate environment. This can be aided by materials,

colour used on alterations, redecorations, extensions and new

developments refl ecting and sympathising with the appropriate

surrounding buildings.

New Buildings, Street Scene,Street Furniture, Roofscape,Views and AccessThe street scene includes the form and nature of the spaces created

by the buildings and landscape and also the details found within

those spaces, the street furniture present etc. An understanding

of the street scene of a place provides an important base from

which to assess future development and how changes of use or

new additions should or should not be fi tted into the Village. In

these areas the pattern of building has been largely determined

by development occurring at various times throughout the 20th

century. The buildings are mainly linear, following existing and new

road patterns; however there are many mixed clusters and groups

of buildings.

A feature of these streets is that, with a few exceptions, buildings,

gardens and walls are set back from the roads and pavements.

This spacious feeling is further enhanced by the area around the

majority of structures, which is a major feature in many of the

character areas,

and should be

maintained.

Where

development

does occur in

these areas, its

size and impact

on the street

scene should

be minimal,

existing trees

protected

and new

tree planting

encouraged.

Rustington

has many tree

lined roads and

avenues. The

main street

through the

centre of the

Village has

many species

of trees, in the

main mature, but with some young trees. There are many trees

within the parish with preservation orders, some are protected

individually, with others being protected in groups.

It is important that new development recognises the character

of the particular locality. This can be demonstrated by being

sympathetic to the scale, type of development, use of materials and

the provision of public amenity in appropriate areas.

Adequate provision where appropriate must be provided for

off-street parking.

There are a large number of roof extensions, dormers and roof

lights. Any alterations to roofs should be in keeping with styles and

pitches of adjacent properties.

Public open spaces, including the allotment sites, are vital for

Rustington and should be kept and maintained to a high standard.

Directional signs, traffi c information signs and parking signs add to

the paraphernalia cluttering the street scene. The number of posts

required should be minimised by combining uses and by removing

those posts which have been left with no signs on them.

Wherever possible pedestrian access and walks should be

encouraged and new footpaths/cycle routes created, aiming to

improve connections between the various parts of the village. The

bus routes are important assets to be encouraged and developed.

Rustington in Bloom has won many National and Regional awards

and contributes greatly to the visual impact of the street scene.

26 Character Area 5-12

The Future of Rustington

Acknowledgments

Arun District Council’s LocalPlan - General Planning GuidelinesAny new development requiring planning permission must also

meet the general policies of the Local Plan. These are summarised

by 3 main points:

1) Control of the scale, location and form of new development,

whilst ensuring that the future economic and housing needs of

the District are met and addressed.

2) Ensuring that adequate infrastructure provision is secured to

serve new development.

3) The protection, conservation and enhancement of the natural

and built environment.

Arun District Council has also set sustainability at the heart of the

Local Plan. This is described as:

In most cases we cannot stop development from taking place

in Rustington; however we can infl uence its design and impact.

Through this document we aim to preserve, and where possible,

enhance the future of the built environment of Rustington.

The Rustington Community Partnership is grateful to Arun

District Council and Rustington Parish Council for their

assistance in the production of this document. The main

funding for this document has come from the Big Lottery Fund

(Awards For All), we are grateful to them for awarding us a Grant,

without which this document would not have been possible. We

are very grateful to all the other contributors and active supporters

and of course to the Rustington community for their views and

opinions. The project has been guided by a group representing

the various sections of the community. This document has been

prepared by Ashley Kent BSc (Human Geography) from information

provided by the community. Photographs provided by Mervyn

Wright assisted by Iain Armstrong. The preparatory work by Marilyn

Burt is gratefully acknowledged. We are also grateful to Bev and

Mary Taylor who provided the history section.

‘development that meets the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their

own needs’.R

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Appendix 2

There are many listed buildings in Rustington which all have their own planning guidelines as set by the Government.

Rustington’s Listed Buildings, all of which are Grade II:-

Rustington has many buildings of Special Character as outlined in the Local Plan. (www.arun.gov.uk)

Rustington’s Buildings of Special Character:-

Ash Lane 62 (Palm Cottage)

Mill Lane Woodbine Cottage

Park Drive Herne Farm House

Sea Lane Box Tree

36 (Hobbs Farmhouse)

Knightscroft

47 (Mayfi eld Cottage)

Cudlow House and Cudlow Cottage

Sea Road Rustington Convalescent Home

Ancillary Building at Rustington Convalescent Home

Station Road 1 and 2 Allangate Cottages

Garden wall of 1 and 2 Allangate Cottages to the S

Pigeonhouse Farm

West Preston House

West Preston Manor School

The Garden Wall of West Preston Manor to N & W

Manor Cottage

The garden wall of Manor Cottage to N

The Street 21 (Walnut Tree House)

22 (Garden Cottage)

24 (Mitchells Cottage)

27 (Bull Banks)

28 (Pound Cottage)

The front garden wall of 28

30 (Elm Cottage)

34 (Elm Farm)

41 (Firs Cottage)

47 (Old Orchard House)

48 (Manor Club)

76

The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul

81 (The Coach House)

83 (Friars)

85 (Abbots Lodge)

87

Worthing Road Summerlea School

The Lodge at Summerlea School

The former Stables of Summerlea School

Ash Lane 6 Ash Lane 48 (Ilex House) Cudlow Avenue Cudlow Barn

Mill Lane 44 46Old Manor Road Manor Barn

North Barn

Preston Avenue Nortons

Sea Avenue Fairholme Sark House Twyford Lodge 81

Sea Lane Green Bushes

Station Road The Candle House Allangate House (St Christopher’s) St Joseph’s R.C. Church

The Street 9 (Balchins)

11

1, 2, 3, 4 Walnut Tree Barn

Ffynches Lodge

20 (Little Ffynches)

53 (The Vinery)

Jessamine Cottage

38

The Lamb PH

Rustington Parish Church Hall

32 (Tithe Barn)

War Memorial

Waverley Road Glencoe

Hawthorne

Sea Salter

Worthing Road Chestnut Cottage

Pedlars Cottage

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