Multimillion-pound plans to develop Brighton Marina have been turned down.

The inner harbour proposals would have meant the demolition of McDonald's, Asda and a petrol station and the construction of 1,300 flats, a new store and restaurant.

Approval of the plans would also have brought 760 jobs to the city.

Residents have opposed the long-term planning scheme and were holding a protest as councillors entered the planning meeting.

The owner of the marina, X-Leisure, said there was overwhelming support for the scheme from people in the city.

But in a meeting this afternoon the proposals were turned down by the Conservatives.

Councillor Gill Mitchell, leader of the Labour group, said the decision was "sad".

She said: "It is immensely depressing that a site that has so much to offer, in terms of boosting the city’s economy with much-needed jobs and housing is no further forward. "

After three years of close work with planning professionals and submitting a scheme that complies with the Conservatives' own planning framework, it is sad that the city and the developer could not reach a consensus." The developer has pledged to appeal against the decision.

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