Aldwick Parish Council Aldwick Parish Offices, 88 Pryors Lane, Aldwick, West . P021 4JF Tel and FAX: 01243 263330 e-mail: [email protected] Council Chairman: Cllr Mrs L. Richardson; Clerk/RFO: S. Batey; Deputy Clerk: M Halpin Minutes of the Virtual Meeting of the Planning Committee Held on Monday 15th March 2021

Those Present: Cllr Mrs L. Richardson (Chairman); Cllr Mr A. Smith (Vice-Chairman); Cllr Mrs J Rufey, Cllr Mrs C Birch and Cllr Mr R Gotheridge

In Attendance: The Deputy Clerk

The Meeting was opened at 6.36 p.m.

Apologies: Cllr Mrs Stallard – family commitment. Apologies accepted and approved.

251.20pl Declarations of interest: Cllr Mrs Richardson declared a personal/prejudicial interest in AW/65/21/T as the applicant is known to her and so she would not take part in the discussion or the vote.

252.20.pl To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Monday 1st March 2021 Resolved, that the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 1st March having been circulated in advance and read be adopted, as a true record.

253.20pl Actions from previous meeting and Clerk’s report 245.20pl The Deputy Clerk placed the decisions of the Planning Committee on to the Arun website and contacted the relevant ward Members where appropriate. (Members’ responses to AW/353/20/OUT were brought to the attention of the relevant ward Members)

254.20pl Any such matters as the Chairman may wish to bring to the attention of the Committee for information only. Nothing to report.

255.20pl To receive: ➢ Questions from members of the public relating to matters on the agenda – None ➢ Representations from any Councillor who has declared a personal/ prejudicial or pecuniary interest in any of the following agenda items: None

256.20pl Planning Applications

➢ Applications advertised on 4th March 2021 comments to be received at Arun by 25th March 2021 ➢ Applications advertised on 11th March 2021 comments to be received at Arun by 1st April 2021

AW/48/21/HH 04.03 Roof alterations to provide extension to existing first floor and swimming pool in rear garden. This application affects the character and appearance of the Craigweil House Aldwick Conservation area 17 Kingsway Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application, OWPC34526

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AW/34/21/HH 04.03 Single storey side/front extension and front porch 29 Chawkmare Coppice Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application. OWPC34527

AW/52/21/HH 04.03 Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include 3 x side dormers including raising of roof. 59 Carlton Avenue Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application. OWPC34528

AW/55/21/HH 04.03 Loft conversion & single storey side extension. 19 Grosvenor Gardens Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application. OWPC34529

AW/56/21/HH 04.03 Removal of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, single storey side extension and alterations to existing hall extension 41 Gossamer Lane Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application. However, Members noted that building appeared to have started on the side extension before the application was heard. OWPC34530

AW/62/21/T 04.03 Crown lift to 5m 1 No. Lombardy Poplar and remove deadwood. The Fairway Aldwick Bay Estate Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members agreed that the Arun arboriculturist is consulted regarding the application and that his recommendations/decision be applied. OWPC34531

AW/354/20/T 11.03 To reduce 3 No. Maple Trees (T2) lateral branches to 6.5m, which are overhanging garage by 1.5 metres. To reduce 1 No. Oak Tree (T1)lateral branches to 7m spread. 4 The Spinney Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members agreed that the Arun arboriculturist is consulted regarding the application and that his recommendations/decision be applied. OWPC34532

AW/46/21/HH 11.03 Double storey side extension. 15 Southwark Walk, Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application. OWPC34534

Having declared an interest in the following application, Cllr Mrs Richardson did not comment or vote upon the item.

AW/65/21/T 11.03 Crown reduction to height approx. 7.5m and spread approx. 3.5m 4 No. Monterey Pine trees. 11 & 15 Waters Edge Aldwick

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Members agreed that the Arun arboriculturist is consulted regarding the application and that his recommendations/decision be applied. OWPC34536

AW/67/21/T 11.03 Fell 1 No. Oak tree (T1). 35 Fernhurst Gardens Aldwick Decision: OBJECTION Members strongly objected to the application on the grounds that good husbandry in relation to the tree should be considered before any decision be made to fell an oak tree, which has a long growing period. Further, the information given left Members uncertain as to the precise location of the tree. OWPC34539

AW/70/21/HH 11.03 Loft conversion. 45 Leonora Drive Aldwick Decision: NO OBJECTION Members have no objection to the application. OWPC34542

257.20pl To agree that the decisions made by the Planning Committee are submitted to Planning Authority and that any relevant submissions for Development Control are sent to the appropriate Ward Member. Seconded and carried.

258.20pl To report any tree issues A Member reported a fallen tree in Silverston Avenue which had caused damage to a nearby property. The matter has been reported.

259.20pl To report any compliance issues Nothing to report.

260.20pl Feedback from Development Control Committee meetings The Vice Chairman reported that AW/3/21/HH was approved, while AW/5/21/HH was refused.

261.20pl To receive feedback from the West Advisory Group: None for this issue.

262.20pl Correspondence for the Planning Committee The Deputy Clerk read 4 emails: (i) An email regarding the forthcoming meeting of the Aldwick West & Pagham Advisory Group on 24th March via Zoom. The Vice-Chairman confirmed that he would attend. (ii) An email from Arun stating that AW/24/21/T has been refused. (iii) An email regarding a written question to the Cabinet Member for Planning in relation to P/132/20/RES. (iv) An email from Arun District Council relating to a consultation concerning C.I.L. payments. The Deputy Clerk agreed to forward this email to Members.

Date and time of next meeting: Monday 29th March 2021 at 6.30p.m. The meeting closed at 7.05 p.m.

Meetings of the Committee are open to the Public.

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