Determined residents fighting 'overdevelopment of homes' in Pagham - 'Local anger has been palpable'

By Sam Morton
Published 6th May 2021, 10:17 BST
Updated 6th May 2021, 11:23 BST
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"It seems very hard on these existing home owners that they are losing a heavy proportion of their property values, in addition to having their lives ruined."

That was the message from an Arun district councillor, who is supporting Pagham residents' fight against a perceived 'overdevelopment of homes'.

A petition was launched in January by Nigel and Sara Rawlins, who claimed that the district council's planning department was using 'outdated and obsolete' policies to determine applications.

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The couple hoped the petition would force the full council to discuss the issue.

Nigel Rawlins (pictured, centre) led a protest against ongoing development works in Summer Lane earlier this year. Photo: Steve Robards SR2101201Nigel Rawlins (pictured, centre) led a protest against ongoing development works in Summer Lane earlier this year. Photo: Steve Robards SR2101201
Nigel Rawlins (pictured, centre) led a protest against ongoing development works in Summer Lane earlier this year. Photo: Steve Robards SR2101201