35 flats and retail at The Arcade High Street, Bognor Regis

“The site is in a highly sustainable location and results in no harm to natural environment whilst resulting in significantly positive economic and social impacts. It will regenerate a key town centre building and support local shops/services through increased footfall/custom. Despite reservations with the design, the scheme in combination with the Alexandra Theatre will have a positive impact on the townscape of the area and improve the appearance of this key location.”

“Consideration has been given to Article 8 (right to respect private and family life) and Article 1 of the First Protocol (protection of property). It is not considered the recommendation for approval of the grant of permission in this case interferes unreasonably with any local residents' right to respect for their private and family life and home, except insofar as it is necessary to protect the rights and freedoms of others (in this case, the rights of the applicant).”

“ADC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - support due to new retail spaces and reuse of vacant upper floors providing additional footfall. The proposal is supported by Local Plan policies EMP SP1, RET SP1 and RET DM1. The Arcade is complimentary to the new Alexandra Theatre; Premier Inn and wider Esplanade works. The site is a key interchange between the town centre and theatre, and its development/improvement can only support existing regeneration work.”

“Further amendments were received and the LLFA advised that following a review, their concerns had been adequately addressed. They request conditions to secure construction drawings and a construction method statement of the drainage scheme, details of the maintenance and management of the drainage scheme and a site-specific Flood Action Plan.”

“The existing upper ground floor toilets on the west side of The Arcade are to be removed. Two toilets are to be provided in The Arcade. The tenant will lose direct access and will have to walk to the toilets via the High Street or Belmont Street. This is not a material planning consideration. CONSULTATIONS CONSULTATION RESPONSES RECEIVED: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY - no objection subject to a condition stating "There shall be no residential use on the ground floor.”

“He explained that, notwithstanding the financial challenges of delivering the scheme and the submitted viability evidence, the applicant had recognised the importance placed on affordable housing by policy and by Members during their previous debate. As a result, the applicant was now proposing an affordable housing contribution of £100,000, to be secured through a Section 106 agreement.”

“With no further Members wishing to speak, the Chair expressed his satisfaction with the improvements made to the south-east corner of the design, observing that it now provided a softer visual impact when approaching from Belmont Street. He also noted the benefit of increased space for additional solar panels, which aligned with the progressive environmental approach of the Administration.”

“The Chair then moved the recommendation to delegate authority to the Group Head of Planning and Building Control to grant permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report and the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 agreement securing financial contributions towards Pagham Harbour and affordable housing, with any minor amendments to be authorised by the Group Head.”

“That Committee delegated the decision to the Group Head of Planning and Building Control, with authority to grant permission subject to the conditions and informatives as set out in the report and subject to the satisfactory completion of a s106 legal agreement to secure the financial contributions for Pagham Harbour and for Affordable Housing. Any minor amendments shall be authorised by the Group Head of Planning and Building Control.”