Angmering Village Life
News Archive
July 2026
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Cotton Traders is opening at the Highdown Garden Centre on the Littlehampton Road (A259). Shop is currently being stocked and it is understood that it is opening this Friday (31 July).
A/89/26/HH: Rear extension to replace conservatory. 50 Palmer Road.
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 13 August 2026.
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".
A/83/26/HH: Single storey extension to north elevation. 20 East Drive.
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 06 August 2026.
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".
Ayton House Care Home in Dappers Lane, Angmering, is hosting a free informative session with Donna Felstead and Angie Gooden from Parkinson's UK on Wednesday 22 July between 2.00pm and 3.30pm. They'll share practical tips on how to support and improve the quality of life for someone living with Parkinson's, as well as information about the local services and resources available to help both individuals and their families. Whether you're a family member, friend, carer or healthcare professional, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more, connect with others, and ask any questions you may have during the dedicated Q&A session that follows. They will have complimentary refreshments on hand, including freshly baked cakes prepared by their chef. They look forward to welcoming you. To register your interest, email caroline.thomas@careuk.com
Arun District Council have announced that the long-awaited footpath on the east side of Dappers Lane is unlikely to go ahead as the developer who buily Swallows Gate, and were going to finance the path, has gone into administration.
The footpath was supposed to run south along the east side of Dappers Lane as part of agreed planning permissions for the 18-home development. However the route was later found to be undeliverable because part of the land needed was owned by nearby Crete Nurseries and was not under the developer’s control.
The Council estimate that constructing a new footpath would now cost at least £100,000. While acknowledging that a footpath would have provided valuable pedestrian links and encouraged sustainable travel, officers concluded the council could not justify absorbing the cost. The council's planning committee will make a final decision on the recommendation at a meeting on July 22.
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West Sussex County Council has given notice of the installation of a new crossing in Arundel Road, Angmering, at the pedestrian entrance to St Margaret’s C of E Primary School. A permanent Traffic Regulation Order will be made, the effect of which will be to remove the current School Keep Clear markings on both sides of Arundel Road, so they may be replaced by the white zigzag markings of the new crossing.
The council said: “The proposed new crossing is to be provided by the developer building new housing on land west of Angmering Road. Provision of the new crossing was required by planning consent for the development and is intended to improve pedestrian safety on Arundel Road, particularly for those travelling to St Margaret’s C of E School.
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