Worthing Council to contest leisure site appeal at Goring Gap
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 10:47 · Archive
Worthing Borough Council will contest an appeal over plans for a commercial leisure site at the Goring Gap.
Worthing Borough Council has unanimously decided to contest an appeal over plans for a commercial leisure site at the Goring Gap, a protected green space between Goring and Ferring.
The proposal, submitted by Christopher Dixon, includes overnight camping for kite surfers and sea swimmers, a car park for up to 100 vehicles, food and drink stalls, toilets, a children's play area and space for community activities. Mr Dixon appealed against the council after it failed to make a decision on the application by the original deadline of 19 August.
Council officers recommended contesting the appeal on the grounds that the development would harm the openness of the protected Local Green Gap and that proposed facilities and parking would be 'intrusive to this rural setting'. They also cited a lack of information demonstrating that vehicles could safely enter and leave the site. At the planning committee meeting on 28 October, Mr Dixon defended his proposals, saying he wanted to provide facilities for families visiting the area.
How it is being reported
- Council to fight appeal over controversial green gap plansWorthing Borough Council is to contest an appeal over plans for a commercial leisure site at Goring Gap after councillors unanimously backed officers’ recommendations.The Argus · 30 Oct, 10:19
- Appeal over Goring Gap leisure site to be contested by Worthing Borough CouncilWorthing Borough Council is to contest an appeal over plans for a commercial leisure site at Goring Gap after councillors unanimously backed officers’ recommendations.Sussex Express · 29 Oct, 17:03
In this story: Worthing Borough Council · Goring Gap · Christopher Dixon · Goring · Ferring
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