Demolition underway at Eastbourne Law Courts

The former Law Courts building in Eastbourne town centre is currently being demolished to make way for housing.
By AnneMarie Field
Published 27th Jul 2020, 15:04 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2020, 15:11 BST
Site of old law courts in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne SUS-200727-112213001Site of old law courts in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne SUS-200727-112213001
Site of old law courts in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne SUS-200727-112213001

Eastbourne council agreed to buy the building in March last year and demolition work recently got underway.

No planning application has been submitted for the site, according to the council’s website but last year the council said it would be ideal for redevelopment to provide much needed homes.

Plans unveiled for old law courts

Site of old law courts in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne SUS-200727-112154001Site of old law courts in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne SUS-200727-112154001
Site of old law courts in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne SUS-200727-112154001

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