08 January 2025 – Fast-Track devolution set to remove control from Worthing Borough Council.

30 December 2024. Full planning application withdrawn after Worthing Borough Council question the thickness of plastic sheeting to be used between the sand and earth in the childrens sandpit. Nuts.

18 December 2024. Full planning application submitted for the childrens sandpit. 

17 December 2024. Planning Inspector refuses the lawful development certificate. Copy of her judgment here. She agrees with Worthing Borough Council, a children’s sandpit constitutes operational development and will require planning permission. 

10 December 2024. Planning Inspector visits the site.