Brighton and Hove Council is reviewing the Norton Road car park in Hove to decide its long-term future and best use.
The existing multi-storey car park has served residents, visitors and businesses for decades, offering hundreds of spaces in a central location near shops, leisure facilities and the seafront.
The structure is now nearing the end of its operational life and, subject to formal council approval, is expected to close permanently within the next 12 months. Demolition would then follow, depending on planning permission. Although the car park is still safe to use for now, the council has been assessing options to ensure the site continues to benefit the city in the years ahead.
Current proposals focus on replacing the existing building with a new, modern car park that would preserve parking provision in central Hove, where off-street parking is limited. The council has also considered housing and other uses, but early assessments suggest residential development would not deliver the best long-term value because of the site’s constraints.
No final decision has been taken. A report outlining the options, costs and recommendations is due to go before Cabinet members before the end of the year. Further details will be shared as plans develop and are formally considered.
Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet member for Transport and City Infrastructure, said the car park has been an important part of Hove for generations and that thousands of people use it every week. He said the council has a responsibility to plan ahead and is carefully examining how the site can best meet future needs.
He added that replacing the current facility with a modern car park appears to be the strongest option, because it would maintain parking for local businesses and the wider economy while creating a safer, more efficient and more sustainable facility. However, he stressed that all options remain under consideration. Residents, businesses and stakeholders will be kept updated as the process continues.
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