The new M&S Foodhall will be located at Watersmead Retail Park, Norway Lane, Worthing Road, Littlehampton, a well-connected site close to the A259 with good access for cars, buses, pedestrians, and cyclists. It is a vacant brownfield location previously used for commercial purposes.

No, and we need your support. The planning application has been submitted and is with Arun District Council for consideration, but by supporting the application we can help demonstrate the strength of local backing for improved retail choice, new jobs and investment in the area.

With your support, and subject to securing planning permission, the developer hopes to begin construction this year. The store is expected to open in Autumn 2027. Exact timelines are dependent on the granting of planning permission.

Our proposal is for a modern M&S Foodhall, offering the full range of M&S Food, including fresh produce, bakery items, ready meals, seasonal products, and in-store click and collect available for collecting/returning all online fashion, home and beauty purchases.

The Foodhall will have approximately 1,675 sq. m of net sales floor area, providing a best in class retail experience.

The site has been carefully designed to accommodate traffic safely and efficiently. A highways assessment demonstrates the development will not cause adverse impacts. While improved pedestrian and cycle routes will encourage sustainable travel.

The development will provide approximately 420 parking spaces across the wider site, including accessible bays, parent-and-child spaces, and electric vehicle charging points.

Yes. The site benefits from good connections to local bus routes, as well as safe pedestrian and cycle routes, making it easy to access without a car.

We take our responsibilities to the local community seriously. Deliveries will be carefully scheduled to minimise disruption, using designated service areas within the site. This ensures safe and efficient operations while keeping impact on surrounding roads to a minimum.

Construction traffic will be managed with a detailed construction management plan, including designated access routes, timing restrictions, and measures to minimise disruption for local residents and road users.

The store has been designed to complement its surroundings, with high-quality architecture, landscaping, and public realm improvements. Additional planting and biodiversity measures will enhance the visual appearance of the site.

Key features include energy-efficient lighting and building systems, EV charging infrastructure, energy management systems, landscaping, and biodiversity net gain. The scheme supports M&S’s Plan A commitment to become a net-zero business by 2040.

Yes. The development will provide local employment, support local suppliers, and directly contribute to the town’s economy. Improved public spaces, pedestrian links, and landscaping will also deliver wider community benefits.