The vote is taking place today between 7am to 10pm at the Estate Office Board Room in Brighton Marina.
The public has a say as to whether the Brighton Marina Neighbourhood Plan should be adopted by Brighton and Hove City Council.
One of the referendums is for residents, and the other is for businesses.
The polling station for both referendums will be the Estate Office Board Room in Brighton Marina (Image: UMPF)
The neighbourhood plan will set policies for development and create a shared vision for the area up to 2030.
Brighton Marina was considered in Brighton and Hove City Council Development Plan, which was first published in 2016.
The council had set out that provisions would be made for additional development in the designated area, including 1,938 residential units (including the 853 units already granted planning permission for the outer harbour, 1000 residential units allocated for the inner harbour and 85 residential units allocated for the Gas Works site), further retail floor space, employment space, leisure and recreation space, a community building, an NHS health facility and a primary school close to the area.
The Brighton Marina Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2030 sets out to build upon those provisions and put forward a shared vision and plan for each of the developments.
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The poll opening times are 7am to 10pm Councillor Liz Loughran, chairwoman of the planning committee, said: “Neighbourhood plans are devised to work alongside the City Plan to guide development and help decide the outcome of planning applications in the area.
“This plan has been developed with extensive consultation and I hope as many residents and members of the business community as possible will take the opportunity to vote.”
If the plan is supported by more than half of those voting in both referendums, the council will formally adopt it.
Following the count, the result of each referendum will be published on the council website.
Newly announced Brighton Marina centre director Louise Taylor(Image: UMPF)
Brighton Marina has also announced the appointment of a new director ahead of the vote.
Louise Taylor was announced as the new centre director of the marina.
Ms Taylor was born and raised in Brighton, she said that she understands the unique character of the city and that she is committed to “enhancing” Brighton Marina as a space that “reflects the spirit of its guests”.
She said: “I’m incredibly proud to have taken on this role.
“Having grown up here, I have a personal connection to Brighton and its people, and my vision is to breathe new life into the Marina, creating a hub where locals and visitors feel equally at home.
“By working closely with our brand partners, I aim to foster a sense of community and ensure the Marina continues to thrive as a unique destination for shopping, dining, and leisure.”
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