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LU/149/20/PL, Littlehampton Wave, Sea Road, Littlehampton BN16 2NA

Meeting: 02/09/2020 - Planning Committee (Item 179)

179 LU/149/20/PL, Littlehampton Wave, Sea Road, Littlehampton BN16 2NA pdf icon PDF 487 KB

Minutes:

            (Prior to consideration of this application, Councillor Mrs Yeates had declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting so took no part in the debate or vote.

 

In the course of discussion, Councillor Blanchard-Cooper declared a personal interest as he knew the sculptor through a separate project he was involved in.  He remained in the meeting and took part in the debate and vote.)

           

LU/149/20/PL – Installation of a 4m high timber sculpture shaped in the form of 3 No. waves, fixed to a concrete base.  This application is not CIL liable (Zero Rated) as “all other development”, Littlehampton Wave, Sea Road, Littlehampton

 

            In presenting this report, together with the officer’s written report update detailing an additional representation received and the officer response, the Planning Team Leader reminded the Committee that this was a Council application.

 

            The Committee considered the proposal and, whilst welcoming the principle for an artwork at the front of Littlehampton Wave, this particular design was unanimously rejected as it was felt it did not represent waves and its angular nature would provide an opportunity for the youth to use it as a climbing frame.

 

            Following consideration, the Committee did not accept the officer recommendation to approve and

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

 

The sculptures, by reason of their design will have an unacceptable adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area in conflict with policies DSP1 and DDM1 of the Arun Local Plan.