Relocated southern access at Laurel Rise and Grey Stables (former Plot 1), Eastergate

What was proposed

The application sought to vary approved plans, access arrangements and visibility splays, including moving the southern access further south.

“DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATIONVariation of conditions 1, 2 and 9 of AL/112/24/S73 which required access arrangements to be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and the submission of visibility splays. TOPOGRAPHYPredominantly flat. TREESNone of affected by the development. SITE CHARACTERISTICSTwo semi-detached, two storey dwellings (Laurel Rise and Grey Gables) with rear gardens and front parking areas.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions approved two semi-detached houses, changes to the site plan, fenestration and landscaping, and a revised access proposal.

“AL/121/16/PL2No. semi detached houses. This application is a Departure from the development plan ApproveConditionally 01-02-17”

“AL/21/21/NMANon material amendment following grant of AL/116/18/PL for changes to fenestration from the approved plans and changes to the Landscaping plan previously approved Part Apprv/Part Refu 04-03-21 AL/44/26/S73”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the access changes were considered safe, visually acceptable and consistent with relevant development plan policies.

“The policies of the Arun Local Plan (ALP) and the Aldingbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan (ANDP) remain in force now as at the time of the original decision and it is not necessary to reconsider the whole application afresh. Due to the nature of the changes, it is only relevant to assess the proposal in respect of highway safety and the character/appearance of the immediate surroundings.”

“HIGHWAY SAFETY: ALP policy T SP1 seeks to ensure development provides safe access on to the highway network. Schemes should accommodate the efficient delivery of goods and supplies; give priority to pedestrian and cycle movements and create safe and secure layouts for traffic/cyclists/pedestrians. The Arun Design Guide (ADG) contains guidance relevant to highway layout. ANDP policy GA2 states the loss of footpaths and cycle paths will be resisted.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

No parish council or nearby occupier representations were received, while highways requested further visibility information and was reconsulted.

“REPRESENTATIONS Aldingbourne Parish Council - no comment received.”

“No representations received from nearby occupiers COMMENTS ON REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: Noted. CONSULTATIONS CONSULTATION RESPONSES RECEIVED: WSCC Highways - More Information requested. Vehicular visibility splays of 2.4m x 43m in accordance with 30mph speed limit have been demonstrated from the amended access location. In previous applications visibility splays of 59m had been provided and the Highways Statements state that splays in excess of 43m can be achieved.”

Officer report

Who spoke

One supporter addressed the committee.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed why the access relocation had not been identified earlier and clarified the location of the footpath.

“During the debate, Councillor Lury expressed surprise that the need to relocate the access had not been identified at an earlier stage, given the presence of existing utilities. However, he acknowledged that the revised arrangement appeared to represent an improvement and indicated his support for the application.”

“Councillor Wallsgrove sought clarification regarding reference to a footpath, noting that there was no footpath on the side of the road where the access was proposed and that the footpath was located on the opposite side.”

Minutes

The vote

The officer recommendation for conditional approval was unanimously supported.

“As there were no further questions or comments, the Chair put the officer recommendation to the vote. Upon being put to the vote, the recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, was unanimously supported.”

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The decision

The committee approved the application conditionally.

“That the application be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY.”

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