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Planning Committee (South) - Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 5.30 pm

April 23, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting focused on two primary agenda items: a planning application for a development at Smok Alley and a request to amend a Section 106 agreement for the Abingworth Meadows development. Both items generated significant discussion and public input.

  1. Smok Alley Development: The proposal was to construct 14 dwellings. Arguments for approval cited the severe housing supply shortage and the development's alignment with future local plans. Opponents raised concerns about increased traffic, ecological impacts, and the loss of rural character. The committee ultimately rejected the application, emphasizing the importance of community input and the existing local plan.

  2. Abingworth Meadows Section 106 Amendment: The amendment sought to delay the construction of workshops and remove age restrictions on certain dwellings. Economic development officers and the parish council criticized the developer's commitment to the original agreement, particularly the marketing efforts for the workshops. The committee decided to maintain the original timeline for the workshops but allowed the removal of age restrictions on the dwellings, provided they be marketed initially to local residents and first-time buyers for six months.

An interesting moment occurred when a councillor requested a recorded vote on the Smok Alley decision, highlighting the contentious nature of the debate.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Len Ellis-Brown
Councillor Len Ellis-Brown  Green Party •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for Councillor Joanne Knowles
Councillor Joanne Knowles  Vice-Chairman of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Profile image for Councillor Sam Bateman
Councillor Sam Bateman  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for Councillor Mark Baynham
Councillor Mark Baynham  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources •  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for Councillor Emma Beard
Councillor Emma Beard  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for Councillor Jon Campbell
Councillor Jon Campbell  Green Party •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for Councillor Philip Circus
Councillor Philip Circus  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for Councillor Paul Clarke
Councillor Paul Clarke  Conservative •  Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley
Profile image for Councillor Mike Croker
Councillor Mike Croker  Green Party Group Leader •  Green Party •  Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Profile image for Councillor Joy Dennis
Councillor Joy Dennis  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington
Profile image for Councillor Victoria Finnegan
Councillor Victoria Finnegan  Green Party •  Steyning and Ashurst
Profile image for Councillor Claudia Fisher
Councillor Claudia Fisher  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for Councillor Joan Grech
Councillor Joan Grech  Green Party •  Storrington and Washington
Profile image for Councillor Lynn Lambert
Councillor Lynn Lambert  Conservative •  Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Profile image for Councillor Nicholas Marks
Councillor Nicholas Marks  Green Party •  Steyning and Ashurst
Profile image for Councillor Roger Noel
Councillor Roger Noel  Conservative Group Leader •  Conservative •  Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Profile image for Councillor Gill Perry
Councillor Gill Perry  Green Party •  Henfield
Profile image for Councillor Josh Potts
Councillor Josh Potts  Conservative •  Henfield
Profile image for Councillor John Trollope
Councillor John Trollope  Liberal Democrats •  Billingshurst
Profile image for Councillor Peter van der Borgh
Councillor Peter van der Borgh  Liberal Democrats •  Southwater North
Profile image for Councillor Alan Manton
Councillor Alan Manton  Conservative •  West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington

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