Localism building orders 'first' in country to pass examination

Ferring three localism orders that allow communities to grant planning permission for new buildings are thought to be the first in England to have passed examination.

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What we can aspire to influence are the type of dwellings to be built, where they are built, the services and infrastructure needed to make any development sustainable and enhance the quality of life in our community. Ferring and Kingston made a successful joint bid for a £20K grant to prepare our Neighbourhood Plans and also obtained a further £5K from Arun District Council form the New Homes Bonus money. This means the neighbourhood Plan work should be self-funding and will not require an increase in the precept.