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A/40/24/PL: 1 No. detached four-bedroom dwelling with associated off road parking. This application may affect the setting of a listed building and is in CIL Zone 2 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling. Land to the West of Avenals Farm, Water Lane (access from The Groves)
A/44/24/PL: Erection of detached 4-bedroom house with associated car port, storage, car parking facilities, access, and landscaping. This application is in CIL zone 3 and is CIL liable as a new dwelling. This application is a departure from the development plan. Land at Wilmington, Arundel 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 20 April 2024.
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 next film show is Boys in the Boat (12A)(2023) starring Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, and Peter Guinness, which will be shown at Angmering Community Centre's Film Night on Tuesday 16th April 2024. Doors Open at 7pm for a showing from 7.30pm. Price: £7.50 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at – www.ticketsource.co.uk or via www.cinemobile.uk or from the Angmering Community Centre office (cash only). Refreshments will be available – cash only.
A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
The white house that has stood at the bottom of the High Street since the early-1950s has finally gone! It is being replaced by McCarthy Stone retirement apartments.
.....and Angmering Yarnbombers have been very busy!
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A/39/24/PL: Change of use of existing storage building (to include an extension) to a 1 No. bedroom holiday cottage. This application affects a Public Right of Way and is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated) as other development. Land to the Rear of 1 The Heathers, Arundel Road
A/37/24/HH: Hip to gable extension on West roof slope. Dormer to North roof slope. 47 Mill Road Avenue
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 April 2024.
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 Barber Shop has now moved from the small premises on Stubbs' Hill, High Street, and is now installed in a smart newly fitted shop on Church Hill off The Square.It is open 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, and 8am-4pm on Saturdays. Sundays by demand. Tel: 01903-787811.
Water Lane - Avenals Farm, Water Lane, Angmering will be closed between Dappers Lane and Holmwood Way for repairs to street lighting on 1st May 2024 from 09:30 - 14:30. Access will be maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians.
Chantryfield Road - The footpath between Chantryfield Road and Brambletyne Close will be closed on Friday 12 April 2024 for cabling works. The closure will take place between 09:00 and 16:30. Access will be maintained for emergency services, residents and pedestrians.
Rustington By-Pass - Rustington Bypass will be closed between 22:30 - 06:30 from 2 - 19 April to allow for the installation of gas and electricity services to the new development. The schedule is as follows: A259 Eastbound - closed between 22:30 - 06:30 on 2 - 10 April inclusive. A259 Westbound - closed between 22:30 - 06:30 on 10 - 19 April. Manor Retail Park closed in conjunction with the Westbound closure.
Bus Shelter- A bus shelter has been installed on the A259 opposite Haskins Garden Centre. This had been requested by an Angmering resident and after consultation with WSCC it was put in place this week. The shelter was provided by WSCC as part of the remaining remedial works for the A259 and APC will maintain it.
Dappers Lane paths - The pathway from Herons Park to Pine Trees Close will be resurfaced with type one MOT. The work will be done by WSCC volunteers, with work starting on the 5th April. The Chair advised that she had walked along the route with all the plans and feels that the care home is the missing link. Both felt that it was a challenge to build relationships with the developers as there always seemed to be a large turnover of staff.
Community Grants- One grant request was submitted for consideration this month - Home Start Arun – £250. After discussion, which included a suggestion of increasing the grant amount to be offered the following two options were put forward: Option 1: Cllr. Reigate PROPOSED that a sum of £250 was granted to Home Start Arun. Cllr. Evans SECONDED and 4 AGREED. Option 2: Cllr. Want PROPOSED that a sum of £500 was granted to Home Start Arun. Cllr. Bicknell SECONDED and 6 AGREED. Therefore based on the above Option 2 for the sum of £500 will be given as a grant to Home Start Arun.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/35/24/HH: Single storey side extension, following demolition of existing side garage. 51 Mill Road Avenue.
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 April 2024.
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".
On Saturday 21 September 2024 Angmering Parish Council (APC) will be hosting Angmering Revealed for the fourth year running. The event will commence at 11:30am and will conclude at 3pm, set up for stand holders will be from 10am..
APC's aim is to make Angmering Revealed bigger and better each year so as well as an opportunity for local Associations, Organisations, Clubs, Groups and Charities to meet the residents of Angmering to gain potential new members and promote what they offer/do. They have also invited the Angmering Business Network to help promote their various businesses.
The event will again take place at Angmering Community Centre, stands will be located in the main hall or in the large marquee in the car park. There will also be food and drink vendors in the venue's carpark and free activities such as a bouncy castle and circus skills on the green. The event will commence at 11:30am and will conclude at 3pm, set up will be from 10am.
If your organisation would like to attend, please contact APC for further details and to agree your requirements. APC caution that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so your quick response would be advantageous.
For some weeks, I have been researching the history of Angmering's allotments which date back to the 1890s. There have been a number of them although only one, Honey Lane, now exists. An article on their history can now be found at www.angmeringvillage.co.uk/history/Articles/Allotments.htm . The article contains the names of many old Angmering families who have rented allotments over the years.
Barratt David Wilson Homes is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at its Ecclesden Park development (off Water Lane) on Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 11am to 1pm.
The local community is invited to take part in the free Easter themed scavenger hunt across the development's show homes and green spaces to be in with the chance of winning an Easter prize. Participants should meet at the sales and marketing suites at Water Lane, Angmering to collect a free map to take part in the hunt.
Alex Dowling Head of Sales and Marketing at Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties commented: "We are looking forward to celebrating Easter with the local community in a fun and interactive way, by getting all the family involved in this outdoor scavenger hunt. Come along to our Ecclesden Park developmens to get involved."
To register your interest and take part at Ecclesden Park please call the sales office on 01903 947909 or email ecclesdenpark@dwh.co.uk
To find out more about Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk / www.dwh.co.uk or call 0333 355 8499.
A/24/24/HH: Erection of detached garage. Ashurst, Ham Manor 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 21 March 2024.
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 Lamb at Angmering has received a recognition award from Dish Cult – one of the UK's leading restaurant review and reservation sites, having reached 2,000 positive restaurant reviews on their site. "This has been achieved with an average mark of 4.8 out of 5, which we are told is something rather special,” said proprietor Lee Newbon.
The Lamb has also been rated by TripAdvisor reviewers as the number one gastropub in West Sussex. It has received the websites’ travellers choice award for the last ten years and it features in the Good Hotel Guide 2024.
See video featuring Lee Newbon's response to this award at https://dai.ly/x8pegrw
A/11/24/HH: Single storey side extension. 24 Lansdowne Way.
A/14/24/HH: Double storey side extension and the demolition of the existing detached garage. 110 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 14 March 2024.
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".
Special Award- Amanda ‘Sparkles’ Phillips was invited to attend the meeting so APC could celebrate her work supporting residents of Angmering. She was awarded a Certificate of Outstanding Contribution and presented with flowers.
Life saving rings - Two life rings have been installed at Mayflower Park next to the attenuation pond, as well as new signs.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/10/24/HH: Single storey side/rear extension, following demolition of existing Garage and shed. Replacement of UPVC cladding with tile hanging. Replacement of existing white UPVC casement windows with french grey casement windows. 35 Merryfield Crescent.
A/15/24/HH: Proposed front entrance porch. 63 Foxdale 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 7 March 2024.
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 are running their next free training session on Wednesday 20 March 2024 (6.00pm to 7.30pm) at St Margaret's Church Hall. Learn how to give CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and how to correctly use a defibrillator.
These are popular sessions. To book a place, contact Angmering Parish Council by either visiting their office in The Square, or by phoning 01903-772124, or by emailing mailto:admin@angmering-pc.gov.uk.
Tickets are now on sale forWicked Little Letters(115)(2023 - released 2024) starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley, which will be shown at Angmering Community Centre's Film Night on Tuesday 26th March 2024. Doors Open at 7pm for a showing from 7.30pm. Price: £7.50 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at – www.ticketsource.co.uk or via www.cinemobile.uk or from the Angmering Community Centre office (cash only). Refreshments will be available – cash only.
When people in Littlehampton - including conservative local Edith - begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town's women investigate.
This movie was filmed in Arundel, Littlehampton, and Worthing which has generated much interest locally and tickets are selling fast.
A/9/24/HH: Conversion of garage to habitable use. 4 Sage Place.
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 29 February 2024.
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 Great Escaper (12A)(2023) starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson will be shown at Angmering Community Centre's Film Night on Tuesday 23rd January 2024. Doors Open at 7pm for a showing from 7.30pm. Price: £7.50 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at – www.ticketsource.co.uk or via www.cinemobile.uk or from the Angmering Community Centre office (cash only). Refreshments will be available – cash only.
The film is based on a true story that made national news about pensioner Bernard Jordan who in 2014, absconded from his care home in Hove, Sussex, to attend an event in France marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. After the local Police were notified the care home got a call that evening to say Mr Jordan had been found safe and well in France. He returned a few days later having made his way to the event.
Old Worthing Road at the south of the parish will be closed for up to 13 weeks from 8 January 2024. The temporary road closure is required while Connect It Utility Services undertake electrical utility works for the new development. The works will be split into two phases with the first closure commencing on 8 January 2024 between Saxon Close and the Roundstone Bypass roundabout. Once that phase is complete the road will then be closed between Saxon Close and Arlington Crescent.
The works are due to last for approximately 13 weeks. Restrictions will be in place for 24 hours only from 00:00 - 23:59. Access will be maintained for residents and pedestrians. Buses will have to follow the diversion routes in place, which will be fully signposted. For details of alternative bus routes contact Stagecoach on 0345 241 8000.
New bus shelter- The new bus shelter opposite Haskins Garden Centre should hopefully be installed in March 2024, according to WSCC.
Defibrillators- The two new de-fibs to be located outside Alley Cats and the ASRA Pavilion have been received and will be installed this week. APC will be fully responsible for both units.
Life saving rings - Two life rings have been purchased and will be placed at Mayflower Park next to the attenuation pond. Quotes are being sourced for their installation.
Care hone - Dappers Lane - Cllr. Verrinder and the Chair had attended a topping out ceremony at Aytan House, this is the new care home by Care UK on Dappers Lane. The Chair understood that the home should be completed in August 2024 and the first residents will be moving in from September.
2024/25 Parish Precept - The Clerk drew the committees attention to the supporting paper and clarified that APC were proposing that for the fourth year running there would be no change to the precept i.e. a 0% increase. A discussion took place including Cllr. Marsh commenting that APC needed to make sure people were aware that there has been no increase, especially with everything APC have been able to deliver in the last year. It was advised that a piece had been written for the APC Newsletter within the All About Angmering magazine to explain how the precept is calculated as well as other important information. After discussion the following was agreed: RESOLUTION: Cllr. Oldfield PROPOSED to approve the 0% raise in precept and keep it at £107.87 per Band D property for 2023/2024. Cllr. Marsh SECONDED and ALL AGREED.
Community Grant Applications- Two
grants were submitted for consideration this month. • Victim Support
– General fundraising - £250 • Honey Lane Allotments –
Funding for a Defibrillator - £750.
After discussion the following
was agreed: RESOLUTION: Cllr. Verrinder PROPOSED that a sum of £250 was
granted to Victim Support. Cllr. Harris SECONDED and ALL AGREED. RESOLUTION:
Cllr. Verrinder PROPOSED that a sum of £750 was granted to Honey Lane
Allotments. Cllr. Harris SECONDED and ALL AGREED..
APC Charity of the Year - The six charities nominated by the councillors were discussed at length and after careful consideration the Lavinia Norfolk Centre, The Angmering School, Angmering was decided upon to be APC's next Charity of the Year. Details of how to apply for APC Grants will be given to those charities that were not chosen.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/254/23/HH: Converting existing conservatory to an extension. 55 Foxdale Drive.
A/260/23/HH: Single storey side/rear extension, new car port and installation of solar panels, following the demolition of existing extensions, outbuildings and garage. Orchard House 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 1 February 2024.
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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