The Committee meets monthly to look at Planning Applications for Littlehampton. The Town Council is NOT the Planning Authority, as this responsibility rests with Arun District Council, however, we are a statutory consultee.

The matters delegated to this Committee are: 

1. The making of representations to the local Planning Authority on applications for planning permission as notified by Arun District Council.
2. The making of representations in respect of appeals against the refusal of planning permission.
3. Monitoring and commenting upon Strategic and Local Plans.
4. The making of representations to the Planning Authority on other planning matters, including tree preservation orders.
5. Monitoring and commenting to the Highway Authority on all highway matters.
6. Matters relating to the Local Development Framework.
7. Street naming.
8. Commenting on licence applications for licensed premises.
9. Making representations to Arun District Council on Public Entertainment Licences as notified by that authority.
10. Commenting on the South Downs National Park