Marks & Spencer, Littlehampton
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We need your support!
Marks and Spencer PLC (M&S) is excited to bring forward a new food hall as part of the proposals for Watersmead Retail Park, located at Norway Lane. (Application reference: LU/93/25/PL).
The proposals by Hallway Properties Ltd have been designed to accommodate a new brand-defining M&S Foodhall of c.1,675sqm (sales floor area), which will enable M&S to showcase the full M&S Food range of over 6,600 products and bring a new quality food store to the catchment. M&S are currently targeting for the new Foodhall to open in Autumn 2027 and provide up to 70 new jobs.
M&S is seeking your support for its proposed Foodhall at Norway Lane. If you would like to see this investment delivered, please visit our Show Your Support section and submit a letter of support. Every representation is formally recorded and sent directly to the Arun District Council Planning Committee, where it will be considered as part of the decision making process. Your support can help demonstrate the strength of local backing for improved retail choice, new jobs and investment in the area.
Long-term Investment in Littlehampton
If approved, the new M&S Foodhall at Norway Lane would represent a significant “long term investment in Littlehampton will create up to 70 new local jobs. With only one existing store in Arun District (Bognor Regis), this store would provide local customers with access to the full M&S Food range, including fresh produce, bakery goods, ready meals and food to go, within a spacious and welcoming environment designed for today’s shoppers and future generations.
The proposals are part of a wider redevelopment of the site which will see the former Body Shop Headquarter site brought back into active use. The development represents a 20m investment in Littlehampton, creating over 250 new jobs in total.
The M&S Foodhall at Littlehampton
The proposed store will offer:
c. 1675 sq m. M&S Foodhall sales floor.
c. 420 parking spaces, including accessible bays, parent-and-child spaces and EV charging points will be available across the wider site.
Customer favourites, such as the M&S cheese barge, our award-winning wine selection and popular ranges such as Plant Kitchen and Free From.
High quality fresh produce sourced from M&S Select Farm Partners.
Instore click and collect – enabling customers to collect online purchases.
A dedicated flower shop and plant range for every occasion.
About M&S
At M&S, we believe in investing in communities and delivering trusted value and exceptional quality for our customers. We work with our trusted Select Farm and supplier partners to offer the highest quality produce and food.
M&S has been a cornerstone of British retail for over a century, known for delivering quality, sustainability, and excellent customer service. The company continually evolves to meet changing customer needs while maintaining our reputation for responsibly sourced, great quality products.
Site Location
The site is located at Watersmead Retail Park, Norway Lane, Worthing Road, Littlehampton, a well-connected and accessible location with close links to the A259. It offers convenient access for residents of Littlehampton and the surrounding area, with good connections to local bus routes, pedestrian pathways, and cycle routes. The scheme will also improve pedestrian accessibility for residents arriving from the south across the A259.
Site location (click to enlarge)