Rowlands Road, Worthing, BN11
- Land size
- 0.75 acres
Key Features
- 0.75 acre site
Description
A rare opportunity in the heart of Worthing. A former cinema, the scheme offers scale, character and a unique chance for redevelopment into a contemporary coastal landmark.
The Plaza is a distinctive 20th-century building with a striking white façade and wide frontage. Large ground-floor windows give the building a strong
presence and visual connection to the street. Formerly a cinema, it spans approximately 23 metres in width and 53 metres in depth, providing around 1,219 sq m (12,121 sq ft) of internal space on a substantial 0.75-acre site. The upper floors feature light-toned brickwork, enhancing its refined character.
The property is located on Rowlands Road in Worthing, a short walk from the seafront via Queen’s Road. The surrounding area features attractive Victorian terraced housing, local amenities and close proximity to the Sussex coastline.
Worthing is a popular seaside town offering a blend of coastal charm, modern amenities and a vibrant community. The town centre provides a mix of national retailers and independent shops, with supermarkets including Waitrose, Lidl, Tesco Express and an M&S Food Hall near Worthing Pier.
The South Downs National Park lies nearby, offering excellent walking and cycling routes, while Worthing Beach provides a popular setting for leisure and recreation. The town also hosts regular cultural and seasonal events, enhancing its strong community feel. The area benefits from a good selection of state and independent schools.
Worthing is well connected, located approximately 10 miles west of Brighton and 60 miles south of London, with excellent road and rail links. Overall, Worthing offers a high quality of life combining coastal living with everyday convenience.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-12
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School564 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 253
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Heene CofE Primary School646 metresOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Community school
- Homefield Primary School and SSC1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 642
- Type
- Community school
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery1.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 161
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Worthing High School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,050
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Andrew's CofE High School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 780
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bohunt School Worthing1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 900
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing1.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,334
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gender
- Girls
- Durrington High School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,572
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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2nd Floor Prince Frederick House 35-39 Maddox Street London W1S 2PP
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