Decisions

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Decisions published

16/04/2024 - Planning Validation Software Pilot ref: 3132    Recommendations Approved

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


16/04/2024 - Urgent Decision Notice - Part II Exempt ref: 3133    Noted

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 18/04/2024

Effective from: 16/04/2024


16/04/2024 - Shingle Grading at Bracklesham Beach ref: 3131    Recommendations Approved

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


16/04/2024 - Chichester Harbour Management Plan 2024-2025 ref: 3126    Noted

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;


16/04/2024 - Alcohol & Drugs Misuse Policy ref: 3128    Recommendations Approved

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


16/04/2024 - Consultation on the Second Climate Emergency Detailed Action Plan ref: 3127    Recommendations Approved

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


16/04/2024 - Hire of Car Parks for Events and Activities - Addendum to Events Policy ref: 3130    Recommendations Approved

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


16/04/2024 - Gypsy Traveller Liaison Role ref: 3129    Recommendations Approved

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


17/04/2024 - Response to Government 'An accelerated planning system' ref: 3138    Recommendations Approved

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’.

 

 


17/04/2024 - WE/23/02921/FUL - Land East Of Rownberts Woodmancote Lane Woodmancote Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8RD ref: 3137    Recommendations Approved

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


17/04/2024 - FU/23/02640/FUL - Field West Of Beachlands Nursery, Newells Lane, West Ashling, West Sussex ref: 3147    Recommendations Approved

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

 

 

 


17/04/2024 - FU/23/02603/FUL - Field West Of Beachlands Nursery Newells Lane West Ashling West Sussex ref: 3148    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 17/04/2024

Effective from: 17/04/2024

Decision:

Permit


17/04/2024 - FU/23/02575/FUL - Field West Of Beachlands Nursery Newells Lane West Ashling West Sussex ref: 3146    Recommendations Approved

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.

 

 

 


17/04/2024 - CC/23/02561/ADV - 13A Oving Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7EG ref: 3141    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 17/04/2024 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 17/04/2024

Effective from: 17/04/2024

Decision:

 

Permit

 


17/04/2024 - FU/23/02464/FUL - Field West Of Beachlands Nursery Newells Lane West Ashling West Sussex ref: 3145    Recommendations Approved

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.

 

 


17/04/2024 - FU/23/02463/FUL - Field West Of Beachlands Nursery Newells Lane West Ashling West Sussex ref: 3143    Recommendations Approved

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.

 

 


17/04/2024 - FU/23/02460/FUL - Old Allotment Site Newells Lane West Ashling West Sussex PO18 8DD ref: 3144    Recommendations Approved

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.

 

 

 

 


17/04/2024 - BI/23/00067/FUL - Russells Garden Centre Main Road Birdham West Sussex PO20 7BY ref: 3140    Recommendations Approved

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


17/04/2024 - FU/23/01845/FUL - Land to the West of Newells Farm Newells Lane West Ashling West Sussex ref: 3142    Recommendations Approved

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.

 

 


17/04/2024 - South Downs National Park Authority Schedule of Planning Appeals, Court and Policy Matters ref: 3139    Recommendations Approved

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.


17/04/2024 - Declarations of Interests ref: 3136    Recommendations Approved

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.


17/04/2024 - Approval of Minutes ref: 3135    Recommendations Approved

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.


17/04/2024 - Chairman's Announcements ref: 3134    Recommendations Approved

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