Site left in a state of neglect
The once-beautiful houses are now derelict and the gardens left to go wild, some covered with builders' rubbish.
The fencing is less than adequate to keep out unwanted visitors and the police are called on a regular basis to evict youngsters who have
gained easy entry.
This site has been left in a disgraceful state of neglect.
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Church Street is one of the main thoroughfares in our town and this site gives a very poor impression of the neighbourhood.
I would like to know when the council is going to put pressure on the company responsible to improve the site and make it secure, or are they too lethargic to approach the mighty McCarthy & Stone?
Janet Rose
St Mary's Close
Littlehampton
Mike French, regional managing director for McCarthy & Stone, replied: "We have been awaiting approval from the county council to carry out an archaeological survey, which has prevented McCarthy & Stone from demolishing the existing buildings.
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Hide Ad"However, in the last seven days the local authority has agreed that the site can be cleared.
"Demolition works will be carried out in March."
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