Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd began the process of preparing a Masterplan for the Port in September 2009 and they appointed a team of consultants (Royal Haskoning, DMH Stallard, Grant Thornton, TB Partners and Brandcast Media) to assist them in this process. The first Port Masterplan was published in January 2012.
During 2024 the Port Masterplan was given a refresh to update on the last 12 years and look forward to the next 20 years. AECOM were the consultants who assisted in the refresh and faciliated the stakeholder workshop which was held on 17th April 2024.
The 2024 Port Masterplan was published in September 2024.
A port masterplan (PMP) clarifies the port’s strategic planning in the medium to long term and informs the port users, employees and local communities about potential future port development. In addition the PMP supports local and regional planners and transport network providers in revising their strategies (related to their planning review cycle).
By developing a medium to long term plan, port management can anticipate what infrastructure may be needed in the future, and optimise the development of the port, avoiding short term decisions that limit the port's long term options. Masterplans typically look 20-30 years into the future, however masterplanning is an ongoing process, and masterplans require periodic updating to reflect changing demands. Department for Transport guidance recommends port masterplans are updated approximately every 10 years.
Creating a masterplan allows others to know the port's intentions. This is useful for employees, port customers, stakeholders and the local community. It is also important to national, regional and local planning bodies, and transport providers.
Port Masterplan January 2012.
Masterplan Part One - 9MB
Masterplan Part Two - 7MB
Port Masterplan August 2024.
Masterplan 2024 - 6MB
