Controversial landscaped bunds can stay alongside the Angmering bypass.

Angmering Parish Council and several residents had objected to the earth mounds, aimed at cutting traffic noise, because they said they looked unsightly. Concern was also raised about drainage problems.

However, despite the concerns, planners at Arun District Council gave retrospective planning permission for the bunds, at land south of Ecclesden Manor in High Street, Angmering.

Councillors agreed with their officers that they blended in with the area.