Other Pagham Harbour contribution rules

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

We treat every 3 HMO bedrooms as 1 residential dwelling and then apply the current standard residential dwelling rate. This is irrespective of the bedroom size.

Where the proposal involves change of use or conversion then we will assess the contribution based on the existing and proposed uses to calculate the level of new impact. Therefore, a single dwelling changing to a 3-bed HMO or two flats to a 6-bed HMO generates no contribution. However, if a 6-bed HMO were created from a single dwelling then the requirement would be the same as 1 dwelling. 

HMOs specifically for staff accommodation

We treat every 3 HMO bedrooms as 1 residential dwelling and then apply the current new residential dwelling rate. This is irrespective of the bedroom size.

Where the proposal involves change of use or conversion, then as with the HMO rules above, we will assess the contribution based on the existing and proposed uses to calculate the level of new impact.

Where it is adequately demonstrated (through a management plan (which shall then be subject of a planning condition) that no pets will be allowed then the standard rate will be discounted by 50%.

Student accommodation

We use the standard rate for new dwellings but discounted by 50% to take account of the fact students will not own pets and are less likely to have access to a private vehicle.

In addition, every 5 study bedrooms are considered as 1 unit of residential accommodation and charged accordingly.

Therefore, the number of student bedrooms are divided by 5 and then multiplied by half of the current residential dwelling rate.

Where the proposal involves change of use or conversion, then as with the HMO rules above, we will assess the contribution based on the existing and proposed uses to calculate the level of new impact.

Residential care

The calculation is dependent on the nature of the use:

We will require the standard dwelling contribution for dwellings designed for the active elderly or where care homes allow pets and/or include resident parking.

We will not require any contribution for new secure accommodation (such as a residential nursing home) and where no resident parking is included, and pets are not allowed.

In either case, the standard dwelling contribution will be required for any on-site staff bedrooms.

Where the proposal involves change of use or conversion, then as with the HMO rules above, we will assess the contribution based on the existing and proposed uses to calculate the level of new impact.

Holiday homes

Holiday homes will be treated the same as residential dwellings as they are able to be occupied all year round.

However, where the applicant provides robust, site specific evidence on low occupancy in the winter period (01 October to 31 March) then a 50% discount on the standard rate will be applied.

Where the proposal involves change of use or conversion, then as with the HMO rules above, we will assess the contribution based on the existing and proposed uses to calculate the level of new impact. Where the proposal is for change of use from 1 dwelling to 1 holiday home, there will be no required contribution.

Residential caravans

Residential caravans (also known as park homes) will be treated the same as residential dwellings as they are able to be occupied all year round.

Permanent holiday caravans

Permanent holiday caravans (also known as static caravans or lodges) will be treated the same as residential dwellings as they are able to be occupied all year round.

However, where the applicant provides robust, site specific evidence on low occupancy in the winter period (01 October to 31 March) then a 50% discount on the standard rate will be applied.

Camping, touring caravans and motorhome sites

This is calculated on the number of days that the site is open during the year. Where the applicant provides robust, site specific evidence on low occupancy in the winter period (01 October to 31 March) then a 50% discount on the standard rate will be applied for any days open in this winter period.

For example, a site is open 01 April to 31 October and appropriate evidence of low winter occupancy has been provided. The calculation is then (a) 153 days divided by 365 multiplied by the number of pitches, then multiplied by the standard rate; and (b) 31 days divided by 365 multiplied by the number of pitches, then multiplied by half of the standard rate. The two amounts are then added together to produce the final contribution.

There may also be a need to add any separate contributions for on-site residential/warden accommodation.

Hotels

The following calculation would be used:

  • No. of rooms x the average occupancy rate* = (A)
  • Total occupancy (A) x expected average capacity* = (B)
  • Average occupancy (B) x percentage expected leisure use of the hotel accommodation* = (C)
  • 6 months summer occupancy @ 100%: (C) divide by 2 x 100% = (D)
  • 6 months winter occupancy @ 50%: (C) divide by 2 for 6 months and divide by 2 again = (E)
  • Therefore, total annual expected leisure only occupancy: (D) + (E) = (F) persons.
  • For the equivalent in number of dwellings: (F) divide by 2.2 (2018 average occupancy rate as per Arun's Open Space SPD) = (G) dwellings
  • (G) divide by 2 for consideration of no dogs (except assistance dogs) = (H) dwellings
  • (H) x the current standard rate per dwelling = the required contribution

* These items require the provision of data from the applicant.

This reflects the bespoke approach agreed by Natural England for the Premier Inn in Bognor Regis (application BR/83/23/PL).

All other residential development types 

Please contact your case officer if the proposal does not fit into any of the defined categories.