[Sussex] monks farm planning

[clapham_gull]

So why shouldn't the local economy benefit or should Shoreham be placed in a time capsule?

As long as the time capsule is called strandhydda and comes flat pack, I can't see the problem,

 

[The Clamp]

What is actually going to happen there?

I heard a Premier Inn was mooted but all they seem to have done is clear the area and told the scrap merchant further along to reduce his pile of scrap

Not sure. There are a lot of enabling works all along that stretch of road. I would imagine a fair number of those sites will be developed into flats but I hope some get used for business.

 

[Superphil]

Just reading that IKEA have pulled out of the Monks Farm development.

 

[BNthree]

Just reading that IKEA have pulled out of the Monks Farm development.

https://twitter.com/BBCSussex/status/1412345827448795141

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I'm assuming the thinking is there is no future in big box retail any more; post-covid more people than ever are ordering online.

 

[bhanutz]

Just reading that IKEA have pulled out of the Monks Farm development.

Bet Uncle Tony is fuming

 

[Madafwo]

Someone get on the phone to Costco, nice big site like that would be perfect and I wouldn't have to go to Croydon half as much as I do now.

 

[Gwylan]

Bet Uncle Tony is fuming

Mrs Gwylan is not going to be happy either ... but at least I'm spared the horror of the Ikea trip

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Mrs Gwylan is not going to be happy either ... but at least I'm spared the horror of the Ikea trip

It will be worse as we now have to go back to Croydon.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

https://twitter.com/BBCSussex/status/1412345827448795141

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I'm assuming the thinking is there is no future in big box retail any more; post-covid more people than ever are ordering online.

Truth is, the big retail parks maybe a thing of the past. New thinking is that smaller local outlets will let you view/ try on selected products but actually they will just be your outlet. Take Asda and Sainsbury's, rather than offering everything under their own brand, they're splitting it into separate parts, Asda's George will soon become a clothing brand in it's own right, Asda Opticians will likely become it's own brand, Sainsbury's will increase their partnerships already with Timpsons, Argos etc. and probably allow an outlet for the cafe rather than Sainbury's cafe, they're splitting things up after years of bringing them together under one roof.

Ikea probably don't need a huge store with loads of stock and a giant car park. They probably just need a showroom space to see the stuff, people then go home and order what they've seen.

Local high streets could be seen as cheap alternatives for bigger retail to operate smaller outlets without the need for huge stock rooms. Hopefully could be an injection local high streets desperately need.

 

[The Clamp]

Fab news. However, I very much doubt they’ll extend the planned nature reserve. It’s just gonna be filed with hundreds of more unaffordable housing units.
But excellent that we don’t get a gigantic, destination, chain store in our area. Bringing morons in from far and wide.
Mixed feelings for me but IKEA are a loathsome company with a massive carbon footprint and contribute greatly to environmental destruction.

 

[schmunk]

BOOOOOOOOOOO! I want meatballs without having to travel to Croydon.

 

[Silverhatch]

Build a stadium for the women and 23s? Arsenal & the rest of the toxic 6 can come and look at the talent and then try to Nick it for **** all

 

[Notters]

Ikea pulls out of Lancing

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19422585.ikea-pulls-building-store-lancing/

Bit surprised at this, and their explanation.

There must be HUGE demand for it.

Edit: just seen the main thread - apologies. Searched for Lancing and Ikea.

 

[The Clamp]

Build a stadium for the women and 23s? Arsenal & the rest of the toxic 6 can come and look at the talent and then try to Nick it for **** all

Seriously though, would be fantastic to get some sort of sports facility/venue!

 

[BNthree]

Build a stadium for the women and 23s?l

Would love that to happen! The Ikea site is just going to end up as more housing or be split up for other retailers so would much prefer a smaller stadium there.

 

[The Clamp]

As said on the other thread. This is great news. IKEA are an awful company.

 

[Notters]

As said on the other thread. This is great news. IKEA are an awful company.

Depends what replaces it I guess - there are worse companies surely?

 

[m@goo]

Good news. I expect something else will go there instead though...

 

[bhanutz]

As said on the other thread. This is great news. IKEA are an awful company.

I disagree... I have bought loads of stuff from there and I have no complaints

 

[The Clamp]

I disagree... I have bought loads of stuff from there and I have no complaints

They do have some good stuff. That’s not what I mean;

Cheap plastic tat that ends up in landfill
Illegally felled timber
HUGE carbon footprint
Built to be replaced not repaired

Yeah, great for people looking for cheap or reasonably priced home stuff, terrible for the environment.