Social Value Ideas for Mid Sussex District Council

Approval of allocated housing site

The committee considered a proposal for 12 houses on land south of Hammerwood Road, which is already allocated for residential development under policy SA26. Officers advised that the proposal complie…

“Commission is sought for the erection of 12 houses um associated access and parking on the land south of Hammerwood Road. So the site itself is outlin…”

TPO review requested

During consideration of the Riddiford Drive application, members asked officers to start the process of assessing whether the blue cedar tree should receive a Tree Preservation Order. Officers said th…

“I would suggest it makes sense. But, obviously, the applicant of and the you know, of number nine has approached the the developer and said, I'd to bu…”

Self-build dwelling approved

A self-build single dwelling at land adjacent to 48 Wickham Way, Haywards Heath was approved despite parking shortfall concerns. The committee accepted officers' advice that the site lies within the b…

“So this is an application for the erection of one single dwelling and consisting of four bedrooms on land to the north of 48 Wycombe Way. So the appli…”

Garden land refusal debated

A retrospective application at 9 Riddiford Drive sought to change a small area of former open space into private residential garden and replace a fence with a brick wall. Members were divided over whe…

“So the application seeks to change the use of that land you see sort of marked in Xs there. This is a new build development as part of when the estate…”

Section 106 contributions

The applicant stated that the scheme would generate approximately £378,000 in section 106 contributions, with funds earmarked for healthcare, schools, local infrastructure, sports, and protection of t…

“We have also worked with planning officers at pre and post application stages to ensure that the scheme is appropriate for all others in all other res…”

Unsustainable Greenfield Site Development Pressure

Cowwell Farm application (80 dwellings) represents speculative development on greenfield land outside built-up area boundary. Committee rejected proposal citing poor sustainable connectivity (car-depe…

“The site is outside of the builtup area boundary of Hwood Heath and therefore within the countryside...The proposal is for major housing development i…”

Premises licence variation granted

The panel approved the application to vary the premises licence for Woodgate Cafe, allowing extended evening alcohol sales and closing hours on Fridays and Saturdays, subject to conditions. This is a …

“The panel therefore must focus on the relevant elements of the representations only and disregard the irrelevant matters when determining the matter. …”

Imposition of outdoor music event restrictions

Licensing panel decision: Maximum 5 outdoor regulated entertainment events per calendar year in garden area, limited to one day each event, finishing by 22:15 hours, garden cleared by 22:45 hours. All…

“only five events lasted no more than one day each and regulated entertainment per calendar year is take place in the garden area...The events are limi…”

New premises licence granted

A new premises licence was granted for a community store at 1A Old Brighton Road, Peace Pottage, permitting off-sales of alcohol alongside wider convenience retail. The panel concluded the application…

“So Mr. Baitman, it would be feasible for us to restrict alcohol sale hours while allowing the shop to open say 6 till 11. Is that correct? Uh thank yo…”

Premises License Revocation Decision

The licensing subcommittee decided to revoke the premises license for London Road Food and Wine under section 52 of the Licensing Act 2003. This was determined to be the only appropriate measure to pr…

“The subcommittee has decided that the revocation of the license is the only measure available to it under section 524 which will ensure the promotion …”

Appeals Process for License Revocation

Any party with legal standing (the review applicant, the premises license holder, or any other person who made relevant representations) has the right to appeal the licensing subcommittee's revocation…

“In accordance with paragraph 8 of schedule 5 to the licensing act, the review applicant, the premises license holder, and any other person who made re…”

Restricted alcohol hours

The panel accepted a reduced opening arrangement for alcohol sales compared with the original application. The applicant agreed to 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the panel made this part of its granting…

“Um, do you need to open at 6:00 a.m.? I notice you've given a bit of an inch at the end of the day. Do you need the 6:00 a.m. And why have you asked f…”

Premises License Revocation Decision

Mid-Sussex Liquor Licensing Panel voted to revoke the premises license for Yapra, 25-27 Station Road, Burgess Hill, effective immediately. Panel decision based on: admitted employment of three illegal…

“our decision is because of the prevention of crime and disorder objective to revoke the license.”

Civil Penalty Notice for Illegal Working

Home Office civil penalty compliance team issued £120,000 penalty notice on 6 January 2025 for employing illegal workers. Penalty was due for payment by 5 February 2025. As of hearing date, penalty re…

“a civil penalty notice for 120,000 was issued on the 6th of January 2025. It was due for payment by the 5th of February. Um, no objection to the penal…”