Issue - meetings

            Public Speaker: Mr E. Prenter, Agent

            AL/61/20/PL – Continued use of land for agricultural workers accommodation for a temporary period of 2 years comprising 14 No. chalets, low level lighting, retention of existing hardstanding, utilisation of existing individual foul treatment plants and existing permitted access and associated works.  This application falls in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as ‘other development’. Nyton Rest, Nyton Farm Shop, Nyton Road, Aldingbourne

            The Principal Planner presented the detail of the application, together with the officer’s written report update detailing:-

·         County Highways consultation response of no objection and no requirement for conditions

·         Information regarding parking within the site

·         No requirement to consult with Chichester District Council

·         The applicant’s agent had indicated that they would seek to discharge the outstanding landscaping condition as soon as possible and in close liaison with the Council’s Landscape Officers

The Principal Planner particularly highlighted that there was a slight conflict with the Arun Local Plan Policy H SP5 in that there would be a minor reduction in approved accommodation for travelling showpeople but, as the proposal was temporary for two years, it was not considered to be significant.  It was also recognised that there was a pressing need for accommodation for agricultural workers at the present time.

Following responses from the Principal Planner relating to issues raised by Members in respect of the loss of a pitch for travelling showpeople and where workers would be bussed to, the Committee

RESOLVED

That the application be approved as detailed in the report.