New homes in green gap between East Preston and Ferring would cause 'great harm'

More than 100 objection letters have been lodged after the resubmission of a planning application Seaward Properties to build 47 houses – 14 of which affordable – off Kingston Lane, just south of Somerset Road.

It came after Arun District Council, in April, refused an application for 48 houses at the site.

Developers have addressed what they perceive to be minor issues, by removing one house from the proposal. The applicant said the concerns over affordable housing, drainage and disabled parking have been addressed but the issue of loss of grade one land ‘remains but does not outweigh the benefits’.