Beauty business applies for new warehouse 18 months after devastating fire in West Sussex that destroyed industrial unit

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A beauty business has applied to build a new warehouse in Burgess Hill after its old one burned down.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service was called to the blaze on Consort Way in the afternoon of June 19, 2023. They said: “At the height of the fire, ten fire engines from neighbouring stations attended the fire to bring the fire under control.”

The fire wrecked the building and Capital Hair & Beauty, which supplies hair and beauty products, warned of delays to customer orders shortly afterwards.

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Now the company has applied to Mid Sussex District Council, via the agent PGQ Property Consulting, to build a 1,409 square metre commercial building within classes E(g), B2 and B8 on the site.

The Capital Hair & Beauty warehouse caught fire on Consort Way in Burgess Hill on June 19, 2023The Capital Hair & Beauty warehouse caught fire on Consort Way in Burgess Hill on June 19, 2023
The Capital Hair & Beauty warehouse caught fire on Consort Way in Burgess Hill on June 19, 2023

People can see the application at pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications using reference DM/24/2970.

The design and access statement by KTA Architects said: “The proposed development involves the use of the unit as a warehouse facility to support general operations such as, logistics, manufacturing, retail distribution, etc. The unit will primarily function on as a storage and distribution hub, accommodating the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. Ancillary office spaces may be included at a later date to oversee operations and manage administrative tasks.”

It said: “The proposed industrial unit maintains a similar scale to the previous warehouse that occupied the site, ensuring continuity in the site’s character.”

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The design and access statement also said: “The design process has been well informed from professional consultants to ensure it works in its environment, as well as for the client.”

The planning statement said: “A total of 22 car parking space would be provided which would include seven spaces per unit (including two disabled spaces) and one visitor space.”

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