Issue - meetings

Proposal Description: Loperty Ltd seek to gain planning permission for a Loomies Workshop and storage space on the site. The workshop will be inside four containers.

The application was introduced. During public participation, Steve Gale and Sam Plumbe spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor Lumby spoke as ward member against the application. In summary, he drew the committee’s attention to concerns that had been raised by residents, particularly concerning noise and traffic levels from motorbikes visiting Loomies which he believed would increase if the application was approved. He also referred to South Downs National Park Local Plan policy SD4 relating to design quality and felt that the proposal of storage units was contrary to this policy.   

The committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED:

The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report with an additional informative recommending that the applicant liaise with the National Park to promote the features and purposes of the National Park. The exact wording to be delegated to the Service Lead: Built Environment, in consultation with the Chairperson.