Consultations

Consultation Details

This policy was first introduced during 2010 and was reviewed in 2016 and 2019. There have been no legislative changes to affect the policy since then and there are no amendments to the current policy.

Any comments on the Policy should be received by the Licensing Team no later than 31 May 2024.

Consultation Details

Support for renters at risk of homelessness and advice for landlords stepped up

Mid Sussex District Council is offering proactive support for tenants who may be at risk of losing their home due to the pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in unemployment and has placed many people in privately rented housing under significant financial pressure. With the Government’s ban on evictions coming to an end on 31 May and the Furlough Scheme due to expire in September, there is real concern that the next few months will see a large increase in the number of people at risk of losing their homes.

Mid Sussex District Council is taking a proactive approach to help those affected remain in their homes, which includes offering a range of advice and support to keep those at risk in settled tenancies whenever possible.

Local Councils in West Sussex have worked together to create a new survey for private landlords and letting agents to gather further insight into how the Covid-19 has affected their tenants.

Commenting on the survey, Councillor Jonathan Ash-Edwards Leader of Mid Sussex District Council said: 

As the various Covid-19 support schemes begin to wind down, the Council is anticipating a significant increasein the number of people who need support and advice from our housing team. We’re taking this action now to ensure we’re in the best possible position to helpanyonewho’s at risk of becoming homeless. 

“We’re encouraging all landlords and letting agents to complete our survey, so we can support both tenants and landlords through this difficult period. The survey willenableus to establish a detailed picture of the situation locally, helping us to understand which tenants are in difficulty and where our support is most needed.

“Landlords can complete the form online athttps://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=162099449179. It only take a few minutes to fill out but it will make a huge difference by helping us to identifyprivatetenants who are having trouble andwhoare at risk of losing their homes.”

There are a number of options available to not only support tenants but also landlords in maximising income, minimising void rent periods and giving tailored support to maintain tenancies. 

Consultation Details

Following hearing sessions held in June 2021 and the completion of Action Points, the Inspector has provided suggested modifications to the Council’s Site Allocations Development Plan Document (Sites DPD), which will now be subject to consultation.

The consultation is only about the proposed Main Modifications (and no other aspect of the plan) and are put forward without prejudice to the Inspector’s final conclusions. All representations made will be taken into account by the Inspector.

Once the consultation has closed, responses will be collated and sent to the Inspector to inform his final report. Should the Inspector conclude that the Sites DPD meets legal and soundness requirements, it will be considered by the Council for adoption in Spring 2022.

How to Respond

Online: eForm (a hard copy Word version is available here)

By Email: policyconsultation@midsussex.gov.uk

By Post: Planning Policy – Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS

Consultation Details

Mid Sussex District Council has published the draft District Plan 2021-2039 for public consultation.

The District Plan 2021-2039 sets out the vision, strategy and policy framework for the district for the period to 2039. It is based on four principles:

• Protection of designated landscapes (such as AONB)
• Making effective use of land
• Growth at existing sustainable settlements where it continues to be sustainable to do so
• Opportunities for extensions to improve sustainability of existing settlements which are currently less sustainable

The consultation draft District Plan 2021-2039 includes:

• Allocation of land for three new Sustainable Communities, each delivering over 1,000+ new homes and on-site infrastructure to support growth, such as primary and secondary education, health facilities, community centres, retail, employment and open space.
• 21 housing allocations
• Updated and new planning policies including for climate change, sustainable design and construction, biodiversity, and electric vehicles.

The consultation is open from Monday 7^th November until 23:59 on Monday 19^th December 2022 and we would like to hear your views.

Consultation Details

Mid Sussex District Council is consulting on extending the existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), in Burgess Hill, West Sussex to tackle the anti-social use of vehicle activity, also known as car cruising.

Mid Sussex District Council is also consulting on including two additional areas within the designated PSPO area.

Public Spaces Protection Orders are made under Section 59-75 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.

The consultation and draft Order, including the areas proposed under the Order can be found here.