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.

April 17, 2025 Director of Environment & Communities (Officer) Approved View on council website
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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.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Apr 2025