Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Fulking Parish Council held Monday 18th November 2024 at 7.30pm at Fulking Village Hall.
Present
Chair: Cllr Mark Hind
Fulking Parish Council (FPC) Cllr Linda Comber, Cllr Lucy Metha, Cllr Tom Kardos & Cllr Karen Healy
Clerk Trevor Parsons
There were three members of the public present. The meeting started at 7.30pm.
AGENDA
Public Participation: There will be a period of 15 minutes set aside at the beginning of the meeting for the public to ask questions or make comments on items on the Agenda. Comments on items not appearing on the agenda can be made at the chairman’s discretion.
24/063/PM. Apologies for Absence.
All Councillors were present
24/064/PM. Declaration of Members’ Interests.
None declared
24/065/PM. Planning matters – SDNP/24/02084/FUL
Proposal: Removal of the existing public grass bank to the front of the property, and formation of new hardstanding/driveway
Location: 13 Clappers Lane, Fulking, West Sussex, BN5 9ND Grid Ref: Eastings: 524922, Northings: 111602
The applicant addressed the Council explaining the reasons why the new driveway providing level access to the house was required which it was agreed, was completely understandable. One member of the public had some questions which were answered fully by the applicant.
It was noted that:
Limited mobility is the reason why level access is required and recommended by the Occupational Therapist
Driveway will be built on Common Land in front of their house using qualified surveyor for Amber Living.
Materials for best drainage recommended
Planting of bushes either side of the drive to stabilise the land recommended
Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the application.
24/066/PM. Planning Appeal – Small Acres
On 11th November 2024 Fulking Parish council was notified of an appeal against the Refusal of Planning Permission of SDNP/24/02216/FUL at Small Acres.
Councillors discussed the appeal and decided to send a written representation to the Planning Inspectorate.
The meeting closed at 8.45pm.