Decision details
LU/251/21/PL - 57 River Road, Littlehampton BN17 5DD
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
2 Public Speakers
Partial demolition of number 57 River Road, change of use & redevelopment to provide a flatted development comprising 6 No apartments, with private amenity space, parking & cycle storage. including the partial demolition of the adjacent boundary wall to provide a new pedestrian access & the creation of a floating pontoon with resident morning spaces (resubmission following LU/247/21/PL). This application affects the character & appearance of the Littlehampton River Road Conservation Area & is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as flats.
The Planning Area Team Leader presented the report. This was followed by 2 Public Speakers.
Members then took part in a full debate on the application where a number of points were raised and responded to by Officers, including:
· protection of the flint walls and whether more could be done to protect the heritage of the building
· support for the design and the sympathetic use of the existing building
· concerns raised over underground car parks next to flood areas
· that historical information on the area would be publicly available for visitors
The Committee
RESOLVED
That the application be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY as detailed in the report subject to the conditions as detailed
Publication date: 06/12/2021
Date of decision: 24/11/2021
Decided at meeting: 24/11/2021 - Planning Committee
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