Planning rules tightened for Craigweil

The rules will see homeowners on the Craigweil estate, where King George V stayed 80 years ago, needing planning permission for certain works.

The restrictions seek to protect the appearance of the royal area by making it illegal to enclose any verge on the estate.

It will also be against the law to create hard standings in front gardens and verges.

Arun District Council's cabinet has agreed to the measures following its decision in February to designate the estate as a conservation area in respect of its unique heritage.

Public consultation will be carried out before the new rules can take effect.

They take away permitted development rights which enable property-owners to carry out basic changes without requiring approval.

Residents who have campaigned for nine years for the area '“ where the king convalesced between February and May 1929 '“ to be protected requested the firmer controls.

Councillors also asked for a survey to be carried out of front garden walls under a metre high to see if they warranted the extra protection in response to calls from residents.

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