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Recently, as part of the National Rail 200th year celebrations, a temporarry 'blue plaque' (see below) was affixed to the window of Angmering station, recording the service of Horace Hayward, station master for 29 years. This was one of 200 ‘blue plaques’ produced by the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership to celebrate 200 people connected to its railway lines. Horace Hayward, from a Littlehampton family, held the position of station master from 1901 until 1930, retiring after 50 years service with the railway. Horace also served as the postmaster at the station until the sub post office and sorting office there closed during his tenure.
A/85/25/HH: Single storey side/rear extension, following demolition of existing detached garage. 21 Pine Trees Close
A/87/25/L: Listed building consent to replace existing ground floor rear aluminium windows and doors with double glazed timber units to match first floor. The Old Cottage, Station 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 2 July 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".
Falls Prevention -
Date:
Thursday 19 June, Time: 2.00pm t0 4.00pm, Location: Ayton House Care Home,
Dappers Lane, Angmering
Ayton House Care home is pleased to welcome
Debbie Francis, Postural Stability Instructor from Everyone Health, who will
share insights on maintaining independence, preventing falls and reducing
balance problems. There will also be a chance to ask your own questions.
Refreshements will be provided. To reserve your space please call Caroline on
01903 254170
Wills and Power of Attorney - Free event
Date: Wednesday, 2nd of July, Time: 11am to 12.30pm,
Location: Ayton House Care Home, Dappers Lane, Angmering
Please join us
to listen to Sophie Careless-Shore, solicitor and partner from EJ Moyle LLP,
explaine the importance of wills and having a power of Attorney in place for
your loved one. Refreshments will be provided. Please book with Caroline on
01903 254170 or email caroline.thomas@careuk.com
Although its Planning Department recommended acceptance of Gleeson Land's proposal to build 190 dwellings on prime farm land east of Bewley Road, Arun's Planning Committee (comprised of elected councillors) listened to the approx 1760 objectors to the Planning Application A/154/24/OUT, and rejected the proposal. At its meeting on 11 June, the Committee voted 6 votes to 3 for a refusal with the Green Party candidate unbelievably voting to build on farmland despite the Party's policy to increase food production!
The "Protect Farmland West of Bewley Road" (PFWBR) campaign group has been instrumental in raising awareness of this inappropriate development which would not only lose nearly 40 acres of vital prime agricultural land, but would blight the lives of people living in Angmering and especially in Bewley Road and Arundel Road. It was also pleasing that our MP, Dr Beccy Cooper (Labour), also actively supported the objections to the development.
It should be noted that Gleeson Land have the right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate against the decision.
A/83/25/HH: Single storey rear extension. External kitchen to north west. New office to south west. Rond Point, Ham Manor Way
A/84/25/PL: Installation of 4 No. 6m solar lamp columns along the path through Mayflower Park, Angmering. This application is in CIL zone 3 (zero rated). Mayflower Park.
A/89/25/PL: Retention of 1.8m high Heras security fencing and planting of a mixed species landscape buffer. This application is in CIL zone 2 (zero rated). Caffyns Audi, Worthing Roundstone-by-pass
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 26 June 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".
Angmering Parish Council - Tel: 01903-772124 Email: admin@angmering-pc.gov.uk
A/76/25/T: Erection of single storey rear extension. 10 Bramley Way.
A/77/25/T: 1 No. Monterey Pine (T1) works to 4 branches: hanging limb back to stem and removal of tips of 3 higher branches, leaving a height of 20m and spread of 10m. Beech Glade, 4 Blue Cedars Close.
A/78/25/HH: Single storey side and rear extension, infill front veranda and widen existing detached garage. West End Cottage, Roundstone Lane
A/81/25/T: 1 No. Oak (T1) and 1 No. Ash (T2) reduce back northern canopy spread to leave a length of 7-7.5m. Ayton House, 2 Shepherds View, Dappers 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 13 June 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".
Southern Water's contractors moved in this morning to commence the installation of an enlarged sewer running from The Square, down Water Lane, to the bottom of Weavers Hill. The work is scheduled to take until December 2025 and various roads will be closed during the work.
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There will be a rolling road closure in place so work can be done in stages to minimise inconvenience to the local community. Depending on where on the road work is being carried out, you may not be able to park on the road outside your property. The schedule of works (subject to change) is as follows:
| PHASE | DURATION
(Weeks) |
START | FINISH |
| Phase 1a - Arundel Road to Church Road | 5 | Mon 19 May 2025 | Fri 20 June 2025 |
| Phase 1b - Church Road to High Street | 3 | Mon 23 June 2025 | Wed 09 July 2025 |
| Phase 2 - High Street to Cumberland Crescent entrance (along Water Lane) | 8 | Thu 10 July 2025 | Mon 01 Sept 2025 |
| Phase 3 - Cumberland Crescent entrance (along Water Lane) to Weavers Hill | 16 | Tue 02 Sept 2025 | Fri 19 Dec 2025 |
Shops and businesses in the village will be open as usual although some parking bays outside the parade of shops in The Square may be restricted during the first phase of the works.
Today (Tuesday), quite a few people coming down Arundel Road to The Square were disregarding the 'road closed' signs and were ignoring the No Entry signs near Meat in The Square. I nearly saw an accident this afternoon when a black van shot through the No Entry sign at speed and was very close to a head on collision with a car turning from Station Road into Arundel Road by The Green.
These works are going to affect village shops significantly over the next 7 months - PLEASE TRY AND SUPPORT THEM AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. They may not survive without your custom.
Election of the Chair - Cllr. Reigate nominated Cllr. Hamilton-Street to be Chair. This was seconded by Cllr. Verrinder and unanimously agreed.
Election of the Vice-Chair - Cllr. Reigate then nominated Cllr. Evans to be Vice-Chair. This was seconded by Cllr. Oldfield and unanimously agreed.
Community Grant application - One grant request was submitted for consideration this month: The Angmering School – £500. After discussion, the following option was put forward and agreed: Cllr. Bicknell PROPOSED that a sum of £500 was granted to the Angmering School. Cllr. Reigate SECONDED and SEVEN AGREED with ONE ABSTAINING
A/61/25/T: 2 No. Laurel prune to leave crown spread of 4-5m and 2 No. Glossy Privet to leave crown spread of 1-2m. Angmering Medical Centre, Station Road.
A/68/25/S73: Variation of conditions following the grant of A/14/23/RES relating to condition number 1 - approved plans and condition number 3 - landscaping. Land South of Downs Way.
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 6 June 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".
With the 80th anniversary of VE-Day falling on a non-Bank Holiday weekday, celebrations in Angmering yesterday (Thursday 8 May) were somewhat muted with the exception of the new Ayton House Care Home in Dappers Lane who put on a memorable event. Staff at the home went out of their way to ensure that their residents, their families, and villagers shared the occasion, which may possibly be one of the last of its kind. Some 60 people attended the extended lunch in the garden, including representatives from Angmering Parish Council and St Margaret's Church. The weather was kind with sunshine for much of the time. A number of villagers accepted the open invitation to attend, and the event exceeded all their expectations.
Nearly 30 staff helped make this an unforgettable event, with the home's chef producing a superb buffet of sandwiches, scones, cakes, and sweet and savory tarts. Entertainment was provided by the professional ballroom dancers, Emma and Rares, from "R Dance4Show" and modern and 40's music by John Beaver added to the fun and the atmosphere. Garden games were also provided for those who were interested. £242 was raised for the Royal British Legion from the raffle and the sale of Jennie’s hand knitted poppies.
Ayton House manager, Joel Ignacio, gave an address outling the context of VE-Day and the role of veterans from the conflict. After, he called for people to stand for a 2-minute silence for reflection. The poignant poem for the Fallen by Laurence Binyon was then read:
They shall grow not old, as we that
are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At
the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember
them.
A/59/25/HH: Two storey side extension with roof conversion and extension, single storey rear extension, new front porch and associated external works. 14 Hillside Crescent.
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 30 May 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 Development Control Committee of Arun District Council (ADC) have postponed making a decision on this proposed development of 191 dwellings on nearly 40 acres of Grade 1 farmland west of Bewley Road. It was due to be determined on 8 May, but this has been rescheduled for their next meeting on 11 June 2025. To date, some 1400 objections to the development have been sent to ADC.
A/63/25/HH: Erection of single storey rear extension. 41 Oakwood 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 23 May 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".
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