While some of the recent developments include some attractive contributions, much of it is extremely dull stuff – while others may be considered downright ugly.

We are still stuck with an awful inheritance from the 60s and 70s, when concrete-loving architects conspired with avant-garde planners to mar our streets with slab-like edifices which look the worse-for-wear the longer they survive.

Not that brick buildings are entirely immune from such aesthetic horrors, as the accompanying six pictures show only too well.

Each photograph in the gallery above, has a star rating out of five... the more stars "earned", the greater the visual offence.

Click on the view gallery link to see larger versions of the photographs.

What do you think?

We want to hear your views – nominate your own choice of the town's ugliest buildings.

Send your contributions to letters@worthingherald.co.uk or comment in the space below.
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Comment:

I would just like to say, I think that the Worthing Law Courts does have a part to play in Worthing's Masterplan.

I think if we demolish these buildings we will most certainly regret it in the future.

Not only will we regret the demolition of the Law Courts, but also the Bauhaus style Northbrook College in Union Place.

If money was put into the courts then we would grow to like it.

Smart steps, some trees, lights, new paving, it could look fantastic.

When the new civic and cultural hub is designed we should not be looking at demolitions but more incorporating and harmonising with the old.

The courts is a signature building and we should give it more credit...

I understand a lot of the 60s and 70s had a negative effect on Worthing, but we should think more positively with some creativity and vision.

The architect who designed these buildings passed away not long ago, so we do owe it to him really.

I am 15 and when I am older hope to become an architect, I hope I can stand up for these buildings, give them some new life and make more people appreciate them!

Simon Wimble

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