Category Archives: Local Developments

By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk   Determind homeowners remain on alert for demolition workers at a Middleton development site.   Residents from the Silver Birch Drive area have pledged to remain vigilant to the prospect of work at the former poultry

New government planning policies to provide housing for older people helped to see plans for a dementia care home in Climping approved.   Planning inspector Robert Parker backed the 64-bedroom scheme on land behind Baird’s farm shop.   His recent

By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk   Detailed proposals have been revealed for 400 homes in Fontwell.   Developer Dandara Ltd (Southern) has applied for detailed planning approval for its scheme on land to the east of Fontwell Avenue.   Initial planning

An empty shop in Bognor Regis could become a cafe.   Jessica Smith has asked Arun District Council for planning permission to change the use of the premises in Bedford Street.   As well as the cafe, she wants to

Corrections have been issued by roads bosses to their consultation about the proposed A27 Arundel bypass.   The series of mistakes by Highways England about the six options concerns matters like the number of properties that would experience more noise

By Lotte Pegler lotte.pegler@sussexpost.co.uk   A make-over is in sight for the town as plans are put in place to make areas more vibrant and welcoming.   Directors of the Bognor Regis Business Improvement District (BID) have agreed a set

A pirate ship climbing unit is to be installed at a Felpham play area as part of improvement works at four sites.   The climbing frame, a four-person seesaw and surfacing work to improve accessibility at Longbrook are among the

More than half a million pounds could be available to help to regenerate Bognor Regis.   The money is set to be unallocated in Arun District Council’s capital budget for the forthcoming financial year.   Council financial services manager Carolyn

by Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk   Villagers are aiming to take control of hundreds of new homes in Ford.   They have formed the largest community land trust in Sussex which is set to take control of 450 affordable homes planned

Funding of more than £30,000 has been awarded to Arun District Council to help tackle rogue landlords.   The £34,0001 from the government is intended to support new, innovative or targeted short-term initiatives to address the problem.   The proposal