(Councillor Bicknell had declared a personal interest on this item and remained in the meeting and took part in the debate and vote.)

            A/40/18/OUT – Outline application with some matters reserved for the development of up to 525 residential dwellings (Class 3), 3 ha (gross) of employment land (Class B1), public open space, play areas, access, associated infrastructure and landscaping, Land North of Water Lane, Angmering  The Committee received this report, together with the officer’s written report update detailing:-

·         Withdrawal of the Arboricultural Officer’s objection to the proposed development

·         3 further representations from Angmering Parish Council

·         Amendment to the wording in the draft S106 agreement regarding the servicing of the employment needs to include the provision of ‘roads and footways’

            The Strategic Principal Planner gave a comprehensive presentation on this application and advised Members that a detailed design masterplan would be produced prior to submission of a full reserved matters application; TPOs (Tree Preservation Orders) had been placed on significant trees within the site; and that improvements to the Palmer Road Recreation Ground would be enabled.  Agreement was being sought to delegate authority to the Group Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, to (i) authorise the execution and completion of the Section 106 Agreement; and (ii) grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the S106 Agreement.

            In the course of debate on the matter, Member comment was made that the provision of a primary school was of the utmost urgency, particularly in light of the forthcoming dualling of the A259 which would make travel to the existing school difficult for those living north of the railway line.  The contribution to the delivery of a new school by way of this development was considered to be a positive outcome.  The Strategic Principal Planner reassured the Committee that the existing monies set aside for education from earlier developments, together with this proposal, had been and would be ring fenced and would only be used in Angmering.

            The Senior Drainage Engineer reassured Members that the site was in Flood Zone 1 and that the proposed surface water drainage scheme would improve the situation for the residents of Angmering. 

            Following consideration, the Committee

RESOLVED

That the application be approved and that authority be delegated to the Group Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman to

(i)     authorise the execution and completion of the Section 106 Agreement; and

(ii)    grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the S106 Agreement.