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A Bognor Regis Parish Centre must apply for planning permission to be a venue for a children's nursery.

The Catholic Parish of Bognor Regis and Slindon has applied to add the necessary planning classification for the Parish Centre at Hislop Walk.

Arun planning officers said the change from parish hall to day nursery would constitute a 'material change of use since both uses fall under different classes'. "As such the proposal for a change of use is not lawful in planning terms and requires the submission of an application for full planning permission," they said.

The Catholic Parish's planning statement said the nursery will be run by an external company.

The location of the Parish Centre in Hislop Walk, Bognor Regis

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"We believe a nursery at this location will be an asset to the area," it said.

"Renting the space to the nursery represents a much-needed source of income."

To view the plans go to the Arun District Council planning portal, search reference BR/153/22/CLP.

Planning permission required for a Bognor Regis Parish Centre to be a children's nursery