Issue - meetings

            (Prior to consideration of this application, Councillor Coster  declared a personal interest and stated that he wished to make the meeting aware that he might have made observations or comments in connection with the application – these were the views he held at that time.  However, he had an open mind about this item and he would listen and consider the relevant issues presented to the Committee and confirmed that he would reach his decision based on merit.)

            AW/197/20/PL – Variation of conditions 8 – concerning hours of deliveries and 10 - types of vehicles making deliveries following AW/211/14/PL.  This application is in CIL Zone 4 (zero rated) as ‘other development’, The Former Ship Inn, Aldwick Street, Aldwick

            The Planning Team Leader presented this report to the Committee, together with the officer’s written report update which set out a representation from Aldwick Parish Council.

            In considering the proposal, views were expressed that there was no significant difference to what had earlier been refused due to road safety issues and therefore the same conclusion must be reached.  However, Member comment highlighted that a traffic survey and road safety reports that had been requested for the previous application had, as detailed in the report, been responded to by the applicant and County Highways had reviewed the documents and raised no objection.  Other Members urged caution in moving towards a refusal as the case would certainly be lost at appeal.

            Following further comment opposing any approval, the Committee

RESOLVED

That the application be approved as detailed in the report.