A vacant corner plot in Worthing town centre that has become 'a dumping ground' would be the ideal spot for a kiosk, according to a recent planning application.

Land on the corner of Union Pace and High Street, opposite Waitrose, has been earmarked for development with what is described as 'a small-scale, high-quality building'.

AKA Management has submitted a planning application to Worthing Borough Council on behalf of David King from Cuckfield. It proposes construction of a single-storey kiosk building for commercial use, with a new wall on the western side.

Alex King from AKA Management said: “We believe this proposal represents a worthwhile addition to Worthing’s built environment. The modest scale and area of the proposal with a Class E designation would support local entrepreneurship with minimal overhead in a prominent central location, directly opposite the new Union Street development.”

The vacant corner plot is opposite the new residential complex known as Union Gardens. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

placeholder image — The vacant corner plot is opposite the new residential complex known as Union Gardens. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

As background, the application states the site is a narrow, paved plot, south of Rowland House and alongside the boundary wall of Grade-II listed Storm House.

Rowland House, which was built in 1996, was let in December 2025 with the omission of the corner plot. There was a diseased tree there which had lifted the pavement but this was removed in January 2026.

The application states: “The vision for the site is to create a sustainable human-scale, single-storey, infill building, that is to be let for commercial use.

“This proposal will provide much needed, cost effective, small business space directly opposite the large new shopping area. The scale of all nearby buildings is significantly greater than that of the proposal.”

The land on the corner of Union Pace and High Street, opposite Waitrose, has been earmarked for development with what is described as 'a small-scale, high-quality building'. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

The agents say the plot has become a dumping ground but the proposal would enhance it by providing a building for a small, local business.

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