Timber workshop garage at Cemetery Lodge Durrington Cemetery, Findon Road, Worthing

What was proposed

A single-storey timber double garage, just under three metres high, was proposed at the rear of the Lodge for use as a workshop.

“Proposal: Proposed single storey timber double garage for use as a workshop…”

“Further to the planning permission granted at the July meeting under reference AWDM/0840/25 for the Change of use of building Use Class E (display and sale of stone masonry) to carpentry and repair workshop, this application seeks permission for a timber double garage for use as a workshop.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is at the south-eastern corner of a cemetery, with vegetation and fencing screening the building from roads and nearby homes.

“The application site is to the south east corner of Durrington Cemetery and to the north west of the roundabout comprising the A27/A24 junction at Offington Corner. The subject building consists of an attractive 2 storey mainly flint faced building.”

“To the south of the building is the Cemetery Arch which used to be part of the original entrance to the site from the roundabout, but access is now via Findon Road (A24) to the north.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Permission had recently been granted for the Lodge to become a carpentry and repair workshop, with earlier changes of use approved in 2010 and 2015.

“AWDM/0840/25: Change of use of building Use Class E (display and sale of stone masonry) to carpentry and repair workshop - approved at the July meeting of the Committee…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental Health raised no adverse comments, the drainage consultant recommended approval and Southern Water had no objection.

“Environmental Health: No adverse comments…”

“WSP (Council’s Drainage Consultant): Recommend approval of the application…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Head of Planning presented the application to the committee.

Members’ view

Members considered the application favourable and put forward a proposal to approve it.

“The Head of Planning presented the report and Members concurred that this was a favourable application. A proposal to approve was put forward, seconded and voted in favour of unanimously.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions controlling the plans, operating hours, uses and retail sales.

“Decision - APPROVE subject to Conditions:”

“The building shall not be used except between the hours of 8am-5pm Monday-Saturdays. There shall be no use of machinery or dispatch of deliveries at the premises except between the hours of 9am and 4pm on Mondays to Saturdays inclusive. The buildings shall not be used at any time on Sundays or Public Holidays. Reason: In the interests of amenity having regard to policy DM5 of the Worthing Local Plan…”

Minutes