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Backyard Battles – not in mine!

Backyard Battles – not in mine!

It’s natural to feel protective of where you live. “Not in my backyard” springs to mind. There is a certain peace of mind that comes with knowing the view from your kitchen window isn’t about to turn into a building site full of scaffolding, workmen and cement mixers....
Community Planning

Community Planning

December 4th will see the referendum on the West Saltdean Neighbourhood Plan. Hopefully, the vote will secure the Neighbourhood Plan till 2030 along with its local design policies and uplift in funding for local community projects (up from 15% to 25% if the plan is...
Making your mind up!!

Making your mind up!!

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a type of development charge that is put on planning approvals by Local Authorities, to capture the value uplift gained from the development. The monies collected are put towards local projects and infrastructure. There are a...
A good home is made not bought

A good home is made not bought

Understanding Permitted Development Rights in England Permitted development rights (PDRs) in England allow householders and developers to make certain changes to properties without needing full planning permission. These rights are designed to streamline the process...