DIAMOND DREAM SHOULD WORK WONDERS FOR VILLAGE

Known as the Storrington Diamond because of its shape, the potential development area extends from the shops fronting High Street, known locally as The Colonade in the south, to a row of mixed service and business units in the north fronting Mill Lane.

This part of Storrington, which includes the Old Mill Square shopping precinct, is locally regarded as having had a lack of investment and is in need of a revamp that will enhance its appearance.

The general view is that it is an old-fashioned disjointed area of development that does not live up to its potential.

Because of a recent rise in developer interest in the site, Horsham District Council, backed by strong local councillor support, is now promoting and guiding a more efficient future development of this important area of economic activity.

It is encouraging a more joined-up development that will open up the site and create a new heart for Storrington.

For full story see West Sussex Gazette November 14