Littlehampton banking hub plans are approved
Plans for a new Littlehampton banking hub have been approved by Arun District Council.
The plans, submitted in September, sought approval to transform the former hobby/airsoft shop at 43 High Street in a community banking facility.
Alongside banking hub and post office signage, an external ATM will be installed as part of the plans (LU/182/25/PL), as well as a new automatic door and double-glazed windows.
The plans were submitted by Cash Access UK, a not-for-profit company funded by major high street banks to provide access to cash, deposit and ‘basic banking’ services for consumers and small businesses.
An Arun District Council decision notice read: “In pursuance of their powers under this act and related orders and regulations, the council PERMIT this development to be carried out in accordance with the application and plans and subject to the following conditions:
"The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission (November 7) – to comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
"The proposed condenser unit shall only be operated between 0800 and 1800 Monday to Friday – to preserve the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Arun Local Plan policies."
It was also dictated that the development can only be carried out in accordance with the approved location plan; site block plan; proposed general arrangement layout and proposed elevations.
Cash Access UK opened a temporary banking hub in the Littlehampton Town Council offices in Manor House, Church Street, in May 2025.
To view the plans visit www.arun.gov.uk/planning-application-search and search with the code LU/182/25/PL.