New Monk's Farm

[Thunder Bolt]

https://www.juicebrighton.com/news/...-public-meeting-over-a27-monks-farm-concerns/

Tim Loughton MP (East Worthing and Shoreham) has called a public meeting tonight in Lancing,at 7pm at Lancing Parish Hall in South Street, to discuss the New Monks Farms development and proposed ‘improvements’ to the A27. He says it is an opportunity for constituents to make their thoughts known on these two very important issues. Director of Brighton and Hove Albion, Martin Perry will be there, the club are behind the huge development on land at the premier side's training ground.

 

[withdeanwombat]

Badminton Court

Winner!

 

[worthingseagull123]

Unless A27 significantly improved, scheme should not go ahead. That road is a mare right now

 

[Weststander]

https://www.juicebrighton.com/news/...-public-meeting-over-a27-monks-farm-concerns/

Tim Loughton MP (East Worthing and Shoreham) has called a public meeting tonight in Lancing,at 7pm at Lancing Parish Hall in South Street, to discuss the New Monks Farms development and proposed ‘improvements’ to the A27. He says it is an opportunity for constituents to make their thoughts known on these two very important issues. Director of Brighton and Hove Albion, Martin Perry will be there, the club are behind the huge development on land at the premier side's training ground.

Martin Perry will be rounded on by a rude rent a mob, who won't let him speak. Fair play to him going as the fall guy, as developers themselves are under no obligation to attend any meetings in the process. Nimbies will shout him down.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Unless A27 significantly improved, scheme should not go ahead. That road is a mare right now

Exactly.


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[LamieRobertson]

Martin Perry will be rounded on by a rude rent a mob, who won't let him speak. Fair play to him going as the fall guy, as developers themselves are under no obligation to attend any meetings in the process. Nimbies will shout him down.

 

[worthingseagull123]

Exactly.


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The planned improvements are an absolute joke

 

[Geoffbn2]

Poyet's View (facing Ikea)

Surely that should be for the close with small low ceilinged bungalows

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

The planned improvements are an absolute joke

IMO regardless of any measures, I feel it is a little naive to think additional homes will not have a significant impact on the A27.

Remembering at peak hours, it can already be queued back as far as Swandean Hospital in Worthing.




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[Thunder Bolt]

Martin Perry will be rounded on by a rude rent a mob, who won't let him speak. Fair play to him going as the fall guy, as developers themselves are under no obligation to attend any meetings in the process. Nimbies will shout him down.

He's used to that.

 

[LamieRobertson]

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15541084.Albion_in_homes_promise/

 

[Thunder Bolt]

There's a meeting tonight about this. Are there any Albion fans present?

 

[BensGrandad]

There's a meeting tonight about this. Are there any Albion fans present?

Any reports of how the meeting went?

 

[The Large One]

There's a meeting tonight about this. Are there any Albion fans present?

There was a Lancing Parish Council committee meeting on Wednesday. Not obvious from anything made public that anything was decided aside from to say (a) Lancing Parish Council is not the planning authority for Lancing, and (b) reading prior notes, they still have a 15-point objection to the whole development, ranging from the reasonable (flooding, transport) to the hysterical (it will ruin the fabric of Lancing).

The next Worthing-Adur DC planning meeting is next Wednesday. It doesn't appear to be the case that the New Monk's Farm project is on the agenda this month. Though mildly interestingly, four 50-seat shelters behind the east goal at Culver Road, is being decided (approval is recommended).

 

[Thunder Bolt]

There was a Lancing Parish Council committee meeting on Wednesday. Not obvious from anything made public that anything was decided aside from to say (a) Lancing Parish Council is not the planning authority for Lancing, and (b) reading prior notes, they still have a 15-point objection to the whole development, ranging from the reasonable (flooding, transport) to the hysterical (it will ruin the fabric of Lancing).

The next Worthing-Adur DC planning meeting is next Wednesday. It doesn't appear to be the case that the New Monk's Farm project is on the agenda this month. Though mildly interestingly, four 50-seat shelters behind the east goal at Culver Road, is being decided (approval is recommended).

BBC Sussex mentioned it, which is why I asked.

 

[worthingseagull123]

If they want to improve A27, close junction at Sussex Pad.

Some works will need to be done for project to even be considered

 

[LamieRobertson]

If they want to improve A27, close junction at Sussex Pad.

Some works will need to be done for project to even be considered

Traffic lights at Lancing Manor roundabout? Worthing bypass?

 

[Sirnormangall]

Any reports of how the meeting went?

Argues today reported around 70 protesters raising the issue of IKEA generating excessive traffic and pollution.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Argues today reported around 70 protesters raising the issue of IKEA generating excessive traffic and pollution.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15774636.Ikea_store_will_lead_to_A27_traffic_meltdown/

 

[HOFNSKIN]

Campaigners against controversial housing developments sung special carols in an unusual protest before a key vote tonight (Thursday, December 14). Scores of residents gathered before the meeting of Adur District Council, where councillors were set to discuss the adoption of the Adur Local Plan. Click here to find out what the plan is all about. They feared plans to deliver nearly 4,000 new homes by 2032 would place unsustainable pressure on already congested roads and increase air pollution. “Common sense it must prevail, will our infrastructure fail,” they sang. The local plan is the council’s blueprint for housing and economic growth. It includes: - A minimum of 3,718 homes up until 2032, just over half the housing need of 6,825 homes - At least 41,000sqm of commercial space - A requirement to deliver 30 per cent affordable housing for developments of ten homes or more - Two greenfield sites allocated for potential development: New Monks Farm, Lancing, and land west of Sompting - A major development at Shoreham Harbour The local plan, having been examined by a government inspector in February, was before full council tonight for adoption. If approved, the plan would act as a guide for future growth of the district. Adur District Council leader Neil Parkin said the plan was not perfect but he believed it was the best option. He warned without the plan the council could lose control of where it wanted housing to go. He said: “I personally would like less development but I believe this is the best option for our future. It is not perfect but in this case nothing would be a disaster.” Opposition parties opposed to controversial sites being included for potential development made a last-ditch effort to keep them out of the plan. UKIP leader Geoff Patmore said building on the floodplain would be a ‘disaster’ for the plan. He said reference to the words ‘minimum of’ could lead to ‘limitless’ development and said such references should be replaced by ‘up to’. Council planning officer Moira Hayes said the wording was advised by the inspector, with the housing shortfall and that the government is ‘pro growth’. A vote to adopt Mr Patmore’s suggestion was lost. Lee Cowen, Labour councillor for Mash Barn, feared developing New Monks Farm could set a precedent for building on the floodplain – even if they are not in the plan. He proposed an amendment, calling for New Monks Farm to be removed from the plan until the ‘necessary infrastructure’ was in place. Mr Parkin argued it would not stop housebuilding on the site, with the council set to debate a planning application next year. Independent councillor Joss Loader said she was unconvinced by plans for New Monks Farm but believed rejecting the local plan could increase ‘predatory development’. She said: “I will be voting in favour with a very heavy heart.” The amendment was again lost. The recommendation to adopt the local plan was subject of a recorded vote. It was adopted by a majority of 16 votes to 11. Tory Ann Bridges abstained. Adoption of the plan does not mean land earmarked for housing will be automatically approved. Individual planning applications will need to be submitted.

Read more at: https://www.worthingherald.co.uk/ne...roved-by-councillors-after-key-vote-1-8292416