Flats and floods
The impact on drainage resulting from four flats was considered comparable with the existing use of the property as a four-bedroom dwelling.
While Mrs Simons may have preferred to see a lower number of flats, the council cannot control when applications are submitted by third parties and has to judge each application on its own merit.
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Hide AdWhile it is recognised that the shop falls within a retail parade, it is vacant, contributing little to the local community, but, hopefully, now will provide four homes.
Nikolas Antoniou
head of development control
Arun District Council
Civic Centre
Maltravers Street
Littlehampton