Angmering Village Life
News Archive
July 2016
Monterey Pine at Village Hall
Councillor Francis wished to speak in relation to application A/114/16/T. The remaining Monterey pine had been assessed for safety and had been reported as now being unbalanced by the removal of the remains of its counterpart, which had fallen in the gale on Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend. There was a risk that the remaining tree would topple into Station Road in high winds. There was therefore a considerable element of necessity for the works proposed from a safety perspective. Councillor Francis considered that both trees ought to be replaced with suitable species albeit not necessarily Monterey pines.
The full minutes of this meeting can be read here
A/125/16/PL - Application for removal of conditions 6 (surface water drainage), 7 (car parking spaces), 9 (roads, footways & casual parking), 11 (travel plan), 14 (broadband), 17 (landscape management plan), 18 (10% renewable/low carbon energy), 22 (surface water drainage), 24 (bins), imposed on planning permission A/122/12 for redevlopment of up to 195 dwellings with associated access, public open space & landscaping. West End Nursery, Roundstone Lane. Applicant: Mrs C Smith.
A/128/16/T - Crown lift by 2m to 1 No Monterey Pine tree at Old Pines, 28 East Drive. Applicant: Mr A Price.
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 18 August 2016.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
UK Power Networks have advised that on 25 July they commenced installing a High Voltage electricity cable in Roundstone Lane and Nursery Road. The work will take some 15 days.
These works involve excavations, reinstatement, cable installation and connection.. Their contractors will be trenching down the west side of Roundstone Lane and then alond the north side of Nursery Road to the junction of William Olders Road - presumably in the same place where the road has just been reinstated following the massive water pipe connection works! At times there will be traffic lights in use to assist with the flow of traffic during excavations near junctions.
A/113/16/PL - Use of land for storage and distribution (B8 Storage or Distribution) & 3 No. storage containers. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan. Land at Barn Farm, Dappers Lane Applicant: Mr G Lister.
A/114/16/T - Fell 1 No. Monterey Pine tree at Angmering Village Hall. Applicant: Angmering Village Hall.
A/115/16/HH - Part demolition of existing garage & erection of two storey chalet extension with front & rear projecting dormers at Ashurst, Ham Manor Way. Applicant: Mr S Colebrook-Taylor.
A/116/16/PL - Change of use from owners accommodation (C3 Dwellinghouses) to 2 No. letting bedrooms (C1 Hotel) & office (B1(a) Business). The Lamb at Angmering, The Square. This application affects the character & appearance of the Angmering Conservation Area.. Applicant: Mr L Newbon.
A/117/16/L - Application for Listed Building Consent for the change of use from owners accommodation (C3 Dwellinghouses) to 2 No. letting bedrooms (C1 Hotel) & office (B1(a) business). The Lamb at Angmering, The Square. Applicant: Mr L Newbon..
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 28 July 2016.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Provision of Health Services
Following on from the briefing that was given to all members by the Parish Clerk, earlier in the meeting, all members were informed that the Angmering Medical Centre were now no longer accepting new patients.
The full minutes of this meeting can be read here
Election of Vice-Chairman
Councillor Oldfield was proposed as Vice-Chairman for the remainder of the year by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Thompson. No other candidates were proposed. The election was carried out by a show of hands and Councillor Oldfield was unanimously ELECTED as Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council.
Traffic Management Scheme
The Clerk noted that the comments given following the presentation from all sources had been returned to WSCC. The final scheme proposals were awaited following which there would be a formal highway consultation conducted by WSCC Highways. It was intended to publicise the details of this once they had been received from WSCC.
Bewley Road Post Box
Everything was ready to rebuild the post box on the junction of Bewley Road and Arundel Road except that the final rubber-stamping was with the Post Office. Once that was received, the work would be carried out.
Telephone Box
The one telephone box in the village, next to Big Fry, had been demolished after being hit by a car over the course of the weekend prior to the meeting. BT had been approached to try to ensure that a replacement was fitted in due course, and indeed a request had been made for a heritage box to replace the damaged one, given that it was in the Conservation Area.
Speedwatch Scheme Proposal
Councillor Lee Hamilton-Street explained that, in order to set up a Speedwatch scheme, 8 volunteers were needed. So far, 7 people had expressed an interest in volunteering. 6 potential sites had been riskassessed and approved by Sussex Police. What was now needed was for the Parish Council to adopt the scheme, and then publicise it appropriately. Councillor Lee Hamilton-Street noted that there was no cost involved in setting up a scheme, nor any charge to use the spare radar gun that was kept at Littlehampton police station; if the scheme wished in the future to purchase its own gun, this could be acquired at a cost of approximately £800. In order to identify speeding vehicles correctly, it was necessary to record the registration number, make and model, and colour. On a proposal by Councillor Lee Hamilton-Street, seconded by Councillor Phelon: That the proposed Community Speedwatch scheme be formally adopted by the Parish Council – unanimously AGREED.
Angmering Parish Council Website
The Clerk gave a brief report on the progress being made to transfer content from the Parish Council’s existing website to the new site. As anticipated, various teething problems had been identified with the new site, which were being worked through by the office. The Clerk confirmed that, on present information, the new site would be live in early July 2016.
The full minutes of this meeting can be read here
The next film to be shown at Angmering Community Centre is "THE DANISH GIRL" [2015][UK15] at 7.45pm on Saturday 9 July- doors open at 7.30pm.
Starring: Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander. A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer. poster
Tickets priced at £5 are available in advance from the Community Centre Office, Woodies News, Angmering Framing & Stitches, or at the door (subject to availability).