5 Public Speakers

Cllr James Stuart – Arundel Town Council

Alison Wilkinson – Objector

Andrew Scrimgeour – Objector

Guy Dixon – Agent

Darrell Gale – Supporter

Outline application with some matters reserved (except for access) for the development of 90 dwellings & associated amenity land, including land allocated for a community building & for a community allotment. This application affects the setting of listed buildings & affects the character & appearance of the Arundel Conservation Area.

The Strategic Development Team Leader presented her report with updates. This was followed by 5 Public Speakers.

Members then took part in a full debate on the application where a number of points were raised including the need for housing and affordable housing in particular, the use of a green field site, the lack of mitigation for traffic in an area already experiencing traffic issues, the conflict applications can create between parishes if traffic is increased in surrounding settlements, the need for a linked up planning transport strategy, the speed limit of surrounding roads, the difficulties of approving outline planning before knowing more of the detail provided at the Reserved Matters stage of the planning process, part of the application site being outside of both the Neighbourhood Plan and Local Plan, the need for improved public transport, concerns over parts of the site being in flooding zones and being mindful of heritage issues as mentioned in the NPPF.

The Strategic Development Team Leader provided Members with answers to all points raised during the debate.

The Committee

RESOLVED

That the Planning Committee delegate to the Group Head of Planning (in consultation with the Chair and the Vice Chair) authority to authorise the execution and completion of the Section 106 Agreement and grant planning permission subject to conditions and the Section 106 Agreement.