Issue - meetings

Erection of 5 no. age restricted bungalows, with access, parking, landscaping and associated works.

Defer for Section 106 then permit.

Miss Boddy introduced the application.

Additional information was reported on the agenda update sheet relating to an incomplete ward name on the report, comments from the council’s Planning Policy team, and the council’s Housing Enabling Officer and an additional informative.

The following members of the public addressed the Committee:

·       Ms Lynda Hunter – Parish Representative

·       Mr Paul White – Agent

·       Mrs Penny Plant – reading a statement on behalf of Mr Adrian Moss – Chichester District Council Member

During the discussion members sought clarification on a number of points. With regard to parking Miss Boddy confirmed that condition 8 includes the requirement for car ports and garages. Mr Whitty added that the plans indicate garages at the required 3 x 6 metres size so an additional condition would not be necessary. With regard to access to the property Miss Boddy explained that it would be achievable to install a ramp for wheelchair users. With regard to the design officers felt that the use of clay tiles reflects the historic nature of Fishbourne. It was confirmed that the Secretary of State does not require notification but the application had been advertised in the local press. With regard to whether the site should be restricted to older residents the Parish Council has noted its support of the approach however permission if granted would be without age restriction and it would be up to the applicant to decide how to market the properties. With regard to the request from West Sussex County Council to gravel the driveway and block pave onto the A259 Miss Boddy agreed to add a condition. With regard to the Construction Management Plan section K Mr Whitty agreed to add additional wording to ensure the control of litter on the site.

Recommendation to defer for Section 106 then permit agreed.