This is the latest image of a controversial plan to transform a marina.

Over the next five years developer Oakdene Homes plans to build about 600 homes at Newhaven marina.

The latest images released to The Argus feature phase two of the project, the flagship residential development known as The Cape, which sits just metres from the water's edge.

The development will comprise 105 one, two and three bedroom apartments split between four buildings.

It forms part of the Surreybased developer's proposals for the marina, which will also feature an array of shops, restaurants, and bars.

The third phase, which consists of a further 321 flats, will go before Lewes District Council's planning committee within the next few weeks.

Newhaven town councillors agreed the plans in January.

Residents described the third phase as creating an "elitist development", too expensive for townsfolk to buy or use.

Councillor Carla Butler, chairwoman of town council's planning committee, said: "Some people have lived here all their lives and say it is too radical a change from the fishing port of Newhaven.

"Others see the plans as a way of moving forward and developing the town for the future. I am pleased with what Oakdene has done so far and the investment made."

Fears have been raised that the future of Newhaven port could be in danger.

Oakdene Homes wants to develop the 147-acre site for housing and shops as well as building a new ferry terminal.

The port is owned by a consortium of French local authorities and Dieppe Chamber of Commerce through its company Newhaven Port and Properties (NPP). The deal had expected to see Oakdene, which is already building hundreds of flats on the waterfront, take control of the port.

Newhaven MP Norman Baker said he feared for the future of the port after NPP broke off negotiations for six months. He said the condition of the harbour arm and Railway Quay, both of which are in a poor state and need significant investment, were the main stumbling blocks to the deal.

NPP has hired civil engineers to conduct a study into the technical and financial issues at the port and is expected to reopen negotiations in the autumn.

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