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To procure a validation software solution that
uses AI to improve the efficiency of the validation process for new
planning applications. To fund implementation and two year revenue
costs funded from the additional productivity funding received as
part of the 24/25 government funding settlement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mr Joe Mildred
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 16/04/2024
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED
That Cabinet considers the options for shingle grading at Bracklesham beach identified in paragraphs 5.1 – 5.8 below and approves its preferred option. The preferred option being to Grade the slipway at Bracklesham Bay three times per year for the coming year and if the trial is successful that the Parish Council be asked to take on the ongoing cost of the grading.
Lead officer: Mr Warren Townsend
Ahead of a full review later this year the
Harbour Conservancy has extended the already adopted AONB
Management Plan 2019-2024 by one year, so as to allow the 2025-2030
plan to be produced under new guidance for National Landscape
Management Plans. The 2024-25 version has minor updates and
alterations. The one-year Plan required approval of all Local
authorities within the Chichester Harbour National
Landscape.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 16/04/2024
Decision:
*RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
That Cabinet recommend to Council that the Chichester Harbour Management Plan 2024-2025 is adopted.
Wards affected: Harbour Villages; Southbourne; The Witterings;
This employment policy has been extensively
revised and updated including the introduction of with cause drug
and alcohol testing for defined safety critical roles and any other
staff who drive on behalf of the Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED
That the Cabinet accepts the revised Alcohol & Drug Misuse Policy.
Lead officer: Mr Tim Radcliffe
This item is to secure one off funding to
support a consultation process on the five yearly renewal of the
Climate Emergency Action Plan, and to confirm the Environment
Panel's approval of the consultation options and
questions.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED
That Cabinet:
a) approves the options for consultation as outlined in Appendix 1;
and;
b) approves the consultation process and budget Option 2 - £15,000 as outlined in Appendix 2, to be funded from General Fund reserves.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mr Tom Day
Members will be asked to consider a proposed
addendum to the Hire of Land policy to cover car parks in the
district.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED
That the Addendum to the Council’s existing Events Policy, as attached at Appendix 1, be approved to provide further guidance for use of car parks for events and activities.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mrs Tania Murphy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED
1. That Cabinet agree the release of £50,000 from reserves to fund a Gypsy Traveller Liaison Role (as described in the Appendix) for the 24/25 financial year.
2. That the post is included in base budget from 25/26 (subject to review).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ms Pam Bushby
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
The Planning Committee consider and agree the attached responses to the consultations questions for submissions in response to the government ‘An accelerated planning system’.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Item withdrawn
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 permit
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Permit
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 permit.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Permit
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 permit.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 permit.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 permit.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 then permit
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Defer for S106 permit.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Mrs Stevens drew attention to the Agenda Update Sheet which included the appeal decision for SDNP/22/03527/FUL.
The Committee agreed to note the item.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
Following a vote, the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 7 February 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.
In reference to minute item 186, Cllr Cross had raised the issue of outstanding appeals with the SDNP and circulated the response to members of the Planning Committee.
Following a vote, the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 6 March 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.
Following a vote, the minutes of the meeting helf on Wednesday 27 March 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
The Chairman welcomed all present to the meeting and read out the emergency evacuation procedure.
He explained Agenda Item 14 had been withdrawn from the Agenda to allow for further investigation and consideration of drainage matters.
Apologies were received from Cllr’s Bates, Burton & Sharp