Angmering Village Life
News Archive
September 2025
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A/138/25/T: Reduce 3 No. Beech trees (G1) to heights of 9m and spreads of 6m. Reduce 2 No. Cedar trees (T1 & T2) to heights of 10.5m and spreads of 8.5m. Reduce 1 No. Cherry (T3) to a height of 8.5m and spread of 7m. The Firs, Roundstone Lane.
A/139/25/HH: Proposed loft conversion including rear dormer, alterations to existing rear conservatory and garage conversion. 21 Mill Road Avenue, Angmering.
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 16 October 2025.
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".
The Square and the High Street are now back open to two-way traffic with easier access to the shops and The Lamb. However, sewer works are still progressing along Water Lane which is closed to vehicles except those requiring access to their properties - these need to enter the road from the Weavers Hill /Dappers Lane end. There have been delays in the works as unknown cable and pipes had been encountered. It is now believed that the works along Water Lane will continue into January 2026.
Approx. 80 members of the community attended the meeting at the Community Centre on Tuesday evening (9 September), and were updated on the Appeal process for the Land West of Bewley Road. Maria Tomalova from the CPRE (The Countryside Charity) also attended to give their support to the Angmering Community Alliance (ACA), and confirmed that they will be making representation at the Appeal hearing. Representatives of our MP, Dr Beccy Cooper, informed the meeting that she will also be speaking at the Appeal hearing against Gleeson's appeal.
Many people attending the meeting had already donated to the fundraising effort, but others attending donated a further £750 on the evening towards expert witness costs. The total fundraising to date amounts to £11,350 towards the ACA target of £17,000. The Protect Farmland West of Bewley Road (PFWBR) group also signed up another 15 members, taking their total membership to over 400
If you have not already donated to Alliance fund, Angmering Village Life would like to encourage you to do so to fight off this proposed inappropriate development. To do so, go to https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/help-us-save-land-west-of-bewley-road/
Additionally, it would be helpful to the campaign to register your support for the Protect Farmland West of Bewley Road (PFWBR) group by emailing them at pfwbr.angmering@gmail.com. This will enable you to have direct news updates from them, as well as demonstrating the strength of feeling against this development by our community.
Cooption of parish councillor - James Thompson was introduced by the Chair and thanked for his interest in the parish council. Councillors were reminded that they had been sent his paperwork and asked if they had any questions. A brief discussion took place. The Chair asked who was in favour of James Thompson being co-opted onto the council, all were in favour and therefore James Thompson was co-opted.
Assistant Grounds Person - new position - Two applications had been received for the Groundsman position and interviews would be held as soon as possible.
New Parish Council Offices/Community Hub - The Clerk reported that APC were still in the same position as last month. However, it has now been established that all utilities can be accessed without the need to connect via the community centre in anyway. Sadly, the issue with the car park is yet to be resolved. Since the meeting re youth services mentioned in the Chairs Report questions now need to be raised if there is still a need for a youth club in the new hub.
Community Grant application - One grant request has been submitted for consideration this month. • Arun Community Transport – £250. After discussion, the following decision was made: Cllr. Verrinder PROPOSED that a sum of £300 was granted to Arun Community Transport. Cllr. Bicknell SECONDED and ALL AGREED
Angmering Sports Hub - Joe Russell-Wells (Head of Environment and Climate Change, ADC) confirmed that the surveys that led to the original planning application being withdrawn had now been completed and he explained what needed to now be done to move the project forward. ADC are hoping for the planning application to be submitted this autumn.
Speed Indicator Device (SID) - The new speed indicator device had been delivered and would hopefully be installed next week. Locations were mentioned as well as confirming the speed you were travelling at would not be displayed. Data can be collected from the device, and a company has been engaged to move the device around the village and maintain it.
Bus Shelter - A location for a new bus shelter had been identified in Arundel Road opposite the junction with Bewley Road. Hopefully this will be installed early next year but this cannot be guaranteed.
Bewley Road - Appeal by Gleesons - The Clerk gave an update and stated that the working group was doing really well with lots going on in the background. There is a meeting scheduled for Tuesday 9 September at Angmering Community Centre between 7.30pm and 8.30pm - this will be covering items such as the appeals process and fund raising also a representative for Beccy Cooper MP would be in attendance to read a statement on her behalf.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/125/25/T: 1 No. Sycamore (T1) crown reduction (southern side) to leave a spread of 10m and height to remain 15m and crown lift to 5.2m from ground level. Pinehurst, West Drive.
A/130/25/T: 2 No. Beech (G1) crown reduction to leave a height of 9m and a spread of 6m, 2 No. Popular (G2) pollard to leave a height of 7m, 1 No. Cedar (T1) crown reduction to leave a height of 10.5m and a spread of 8.5m, 1 No. Cedar (T2) crown reduction to leave a height of 10.5m and a spread of 8.5m and 1 No. Cherry (T3) crown reduction to leave a height of 8.5m and a spread of 7m. The Firs, Roundstone Lane.
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 2 October 2025.
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".