Land West of Brook Lane and South of A259, Angmering, Angmering, BN16 3JL

Planning appeal 6003625 at Land West of Brook Lane and South of A259, Angmering, Angmering, BN16 3JL (Arun District Council) was allowed on 14 August 2026 by Inspector Stewart Glassar, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development demonstrates compliance with the Sustainable Urban Drainage hierarchy and provides an appropriate surface water compensation area.

demolition of existing structures on site and the erection of an employment park for Use Class E(g)(ii) and B8 floorspace with ancillary offices and structures, delivering the enabling works phase, public right of way diversion, associated access, reptile re- location, drainage and landscaping scheme, followed by the delivery of each development parcel via severable phases

Authority: Arun District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: employment-industrial
Inspector: Stewart Glassar
Postcode: BN16 3JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development demonstrates compliance with the Sustainable Urban Drainage hierarchy and provides an appropriate surface water compensation area

What decided it

The amended drainage scheme using gravity-fed approach controlled by a hydro-brake, combined with the flood compensation area design that increases overall storage capacity through reprofiling, demonstrated compliance with the sustainable urban drainage hierarchy and appropriate flood risk management, with detailed design matters to be secured by conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy W SP1Policy W DM2Policy W DM3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 14Paragraph 58

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