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The Angmering Community Centre Association is hold a Race Night at the Centre on Saturday 18 July from 7.00pm. Proceeds will be split between two local charities - Chestnut Tree House and 4Sight. For details, see flyer below:
Chair of Angmering Parish Council, Cllr Nikki Hamilton-Street, opened the evening by warmly welcoming everyone and sharing a snapshot of Angmering Parish Council’s achievements over the past year. This was followed by an open questions session, giving residents the opportunity to raise points, ask questions and engage directly with councillors. Beccy Cooper MP, presented the awards to the Parish's very worthy winners before taking part in a Q&A session, answering questions and listening carefully to residents’ concerns.
The evening was made especially memorable by the award winners, each of whom brought something unique and heartfelt to the stage. There was a truly passionate and moving speech from Angela Colliss (see photo 1), accepting the Fred Rowley Award on behalf of herself and the Protect Farmland West of Bewley Road group. Her words powerfully captured the determination, commitment and unity shown by so many residents. In contrast, Freda Smith (see photo 2), recipient of the Alison Reigate Award, demonstrated real humility, describing her years of service as “just doing her job.” Her modesty and lifelong dedication were clearly appreciated by everyone present. The room lit up as the Young Volunteer of the Year award was presented to the Sunday Roast Serving Team (see photo 3). The smiles on their faces said it all – a wonderful group of young people whose kindness and commitment make a genuine difference to others. Well done Evie Latham, Mabel Cresswell, Charlie Knox, Isobel Knox, Sophie Ball and Ethan Ball. And finally, the Volunteer of the Year award went to Bridget, David and the impeccably well-behaved Nancy (see photo 4).
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Photos 1 and 2 (l-r)
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Photos 3 & 4 (l-r)
WADARS, The Parish Council's Charity of the Year last year, were presented with their cheque for an impressive £3,174.82 – a wonderful reflection of the generosity of our community. The evening concluded with an update from Littlehampton Community Fridge, The Council's current Charity of the Year, about the fantastic work they continue to do in supporting local people.
Acknowledgement: Angmering Parish Council for report and photos)
A/43/26/PL: Erection of 19 No dwellings. This application is in CIL Zone 2 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling. Broadlees 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 22 May 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".
As spring blossoms, Barratt Homes have partnered with Angmering Brownies and Guides to embrace the season with colour and creativity by taking part in a special egg decoration competition. During their spring break, 29 members of Angmering Brownies and 21 members of Angmering Guides were invited by Barratt Homes to decorate small wooden eggs, transforming them into unique works of art. This initiative was designed to inspire creativity, celebrate the arrival of spring and provide a fun, hands-on activity for the Brownies and Guides.
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The competition saw an array of inventive designs reflecting both the spirit of spring and the individuality of each Brownie and Guide. Entries will be judged by the Brownies and Guides leaders, who will select a winning design. The creator of the winning egg will receive a £20 book voucher in recognition of their creativity and effort.
Rachel Thornley, Angmering Brownies leader, commented: "We're always looking for ways to help our brownies and guides build confidence and express themselves, and this activity did exactly that. It was wonderful to see how each child approached the challenge differently, there was so much imagination and pride in their work. Activities like this really bring the group together."
Phil Hurring, Marketing Manager at Barratt Redrow Southern Counties, commented: "At Barratt Homes, supporting the communities we build in is incredibly important to us, and projects like this are a great way to connect to local families. The creativity shown by the Brownies and Guides has been fantastic, and we're proud to have played a small part in encouraging that as we celebrate the arrival of spring."
Barratt Homes are currently building at Fairway Gardens in Angmering, offering a mix of three- and four-bedroom homes for sale, with prices starting from £425,000. For more information about Barratt Homes, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or call 0333 355 8498 for details on their new build homes and award-winning developments.
Girls aged 4-18 can enjoy fun, adventure, and the opportunity to discover their potential with Girlguiding. Volunteers are also welcome to get involved. To find out more about guiding in West Sussex, visit: https://girlguidingsussexwest.org.uk/
A Planning Application (A/41/26/PL) has been submitted by Premier Inn Hotels Ltd to demolish the old Roundstone Inn PH (built in 1936) and to replace it with a guest restaurant for guests of the Premier Inn already on the site. At the same time, they intend increasing the size of the hotel by a further 44 rooms, making a total of 83 rooms on the hotel complex.
Building to be demolished
Premier Inn has identified a considerable demand for additional budget hotel accommodation in this location. Equally, the existing hotel restaurant (which has been shut now for a couple of years) has shown a continued shortfall in demand. They therefore want to to reconfigure the hotel bedroom and restaurant on the site to ensure its success and future viability.
A/39/26/L: Listed building consent for the installation of a single commemorative blue plaque on the external Vestry wall. St Margaret's Church, Arundel Road.
Plaque to be placed on Vestry Hall wall
A/24/26/PL: Installation of new palisade fencing at a height of approximately 2400mm to the perimeter of the site. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development. Taxi Office, Angmering Railway Station, Station Road .
A/40/26/PL: Hand car wash facility including awning and portable cabin. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development. Highdown Nursery, Littlehampton Road, Ferring.
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 25 April 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".
Water Lane Parking - The office and a resident have notified the Compliance team at ADC of the parking on Water Lane by the BMW/Chandlers/Oakleaf Place construction team which is causing traffic movement and parking problems along the lane. The compliance team have under ENF/79/26 informed the resident that this has been registered for further action. It must be noted that, being aware of the problems that could ensue, APC’s original comments were, that parking by constructor vehicles should be on the development site and not on Water Lane. We await the result of Compliance investigation and action.
Dappers Lane Footpath - At the request of a resident the Clerk advises that there has been no update on the construction of this long awaited and proposed footpath, but she will continue to pursue the relevant Authority.
The full Minutes can be read here
A/28/26/HH: Front porch extension, infill to front elevation and replacement windows. 13 Weavers Ring.
A/33/26/HH: Single storey front and rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers, new car port and alterations to fenestration. 29 Mill Road Avenue.
A/37/26/L19: Variation of condition 2 following the grant of A/151/25/L for approved plans. The Vestry Cottage, 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 18 April 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".
Proposals for more than 100 homes have been unveiled, despite a similar-sized housing scheme at the site being refused three years ago. Developer Persimmon Homes has revealed plans to build 116 homes at Ham Manor, Angmering, on land north of New Road.
The developer held a community consultation on the plans last week, which include preserving 70 per cent of the site as green space and homes that would be available for shared and affordable rent. The newly-proposed development would offer a six-month 'Local Homes Guarantee' on privately sold properties to help improve housing availability for locals and "significant" areas of publicly accessible open space.
The proposals come despite plans for 133 homes on the same land from Charles Church Developments being turned down by Arun District Council (ADC) in 2023. At the time, the previous proposals received almost 250 letters of objection from local residents. The council refused the original development, stating that the plans lay outside of the built-up area of Angmering in open countryside and it would "significantly and adversely" change the character of the area. It also said the proposals would be located within the defined settlement gap between Angmering and Rustington/East Preston.
A planning application for the new proposals has not yet been submitted, but an online consultation is running until today (March 27).
A/30/26PL: Demolition of existing open sided structures and erection of retail canopies and restaurant lobby. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development. Highdown Garden Centre, Littlehampton Road, Ferring.
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 11 April 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".
The next film at Angmering Community Centre Film Night is Mother's Pride (12A)(2026). The film is a heart-warming comedy-drama about a grieving family who unites to save their failing pub and community through beer-brewing and the Great British Beer Awards. Tuesday 14th April. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. £8 per ticket. Tickets on SALE now at the Centre.
A/18/26/HH:Extension to attached garage. Lucks Mill House, Old Mill Lane.
A/26/26/HH: Construction of a new, single storey extension to the rear elevation and internal alterations. 23 Hornbeam 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 02 April 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".
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