Decision details

Approval of First Homes Authority to Proceed and Eligibility for xxx & xxx in respect of Plot xxx, Nursery Fields – xx Dahlia Grove, Bognor Regis, PO21 5xx.

Decision Maker: Director of Environment & Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To issue the First Homes Authority to Proceed and confirm eligibility for the above-named applicants in accordance with the terms of the Section 106 Agreement relating to planning reference BE/1/23/RES.

Reasons for the decision:

The applicants meet both the National and Local Eligibility Criteria set out in the Section 106 Agreement for the First Homes scheme, including:

• Being first-time buyers;
• Having a household income not exceeding £80,000 per annum;
• Meeting the local residency criteria by virtue of current and previous permanent residence in the Arun District;
• Securing a qualifying mortgage from Halifax;
• Purchasing at a price not exceeding £250,000 with a 38.5% discount off full market value.

Alternative options considered:

None. The applicants met all applicable national and local eligibility criteria. There were no grounds for refusal.

Publication date: 07/05/2025

Date of decision: 17/04/2025