Month: July 2012
Village Plan – Original Ideas from 2010
Here are the original discussion notes from the Village Plan Working Party first published back in 2010. Things have moved on since then.
The Future Requirements of Fulking village?:-
Fulking is a unique and lovely rustic country village situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), of which there are not many left in Sussex, and now set in part of the South Down’s National Park.
Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) is urging all towns and villages to prepare a development plan for their own area looking ahead up to 2026. If we do not present a plan then MSDC will prepare one for us based on what they think we require, and all future Parish Councils will be required to work towards it. The Parish Council therefore feel it is important that the village produces its own plan for the future, rather than have one imposed by MSDC.
1) Enhance the conservation area of the Village
This can be achieved by removing all telephone poles and putting the cables underground (see also item 6) and perhaps in 2012 with the much stronger signal of Digital T.V. the aerials could be placed in the loft where practical.
2) Limiting the continual enlargement of Dwellings
Within the conservation area, enlargement to properties is often carried out by developers who then sell the property on within some two to five years. With enlarged homes comes the problem of increased numbers of family and then more cars parked in The Street and Clappers Lane . If an extension is allowed within the Conservation Area then it should be to the rear of the property and should not alter the appearance as seen from the road.
3) Embrace the new MSDC and National Park policy
NO new housing development in the National Park, except in very exceptional circumstances.
Clappers Lane should be made a quite lane by WSCC as it is now within the National Park and will be used by a lot more walkers, horse riders and cyclist.
4) The Sewerage Plant:
Must be brought up to the latest EU standards. This would prevent all the lush weed growth which then chokes up the stream, and also bring the discharged water quality up to the standard required to stop pollution of the River Adur and to some small degree, the sea in which we bathe.
5) Village Car Park
We need a Village car park to cater for visitors to the village, customers of the pub and walkers access to the Downs. The Car park must be a green parking area suitably screened to blend with the surrounding area.
6) Telephone and Broad Band System
Due to the increased potential to work at home and to allow any business to function efficiently, the telephone and broadband system must be greatly improved. We all know of the system’s slowness even though it is supposed to operate at 8Mb. Even with a direct line from the exchange to Manor Farm businesses, they are still experiencing many problems. This improvement should be possible if the villages of Poynings, Fulking, and Pyecombe all group together and push for early installation of the new 100Mb fibre optic system for which the government has given permission and which is to be installed all over England within two years (if you can believe this is possible!).
7) Village/Church Hall
A new hall will soon be required as the present one is falling apart due to woodworm and rot. Insulation against heat loss is non-existent as it was built 1902. The new government standards require disabled access and car parking so perhaps a new village hall could be built in the village car park. It should be built to modern standards and fitted with solar panels to reduce the hot water bills.
8) Affordable Housing
A very difficult subject. The main considerations are young people who have lived in the village all their life cannot afford to buy houses here, so they move away leaving their parents who often become unable to manage on their own. The parents are then forced to move away to nearby towns, their house is then sold and the chance to help their parents in old age, and another chance to live in the village is also lost.
9) The Chapel
When the old village hall is demolished, the Chapel, a feature of the village which is still in reasonable condition, should remain and there are several possibilities for its future if let out by the church; it could become a village tea room and small village shop; suitable small business such a firm of accountants, computer sales and repairs, a secretarial service; it could even be converted to living accommodation with an extension at the back. Such options would not alter or spoil the look of the conservation area, whereas to demolish the two buildings and build a new cottage/ house would spoil the rustic charm of the village and would look out of place.
10) Children’s Play Area
This part of the village has been a constant expense for all previous Parish Councils and it is costing the P.C. a lot of extra money. One major expense is the repeated topping up of the bark in the enclosure around the climbing frame. This needs to be replaced by a modern permanent safety material that does not require any maintenance.
11) Allotments
This is a recent issue started by the organic movement and the credit squeeze. There are only a few people who think they want an allotment as most are too busy today with family activities. TV, computers and other modern technology.
The solution that the P.C. therefore suggested is that if anyone has more garden than they need, the P.C would introduce them to a person wanting an allotment and let things takes their course.
These are The Parish Council’s thoughts for the future of the village and the start of the Village Plan.
The Parish Council would like to hear from anyone who has ideas they think should be included in this suggested plan, or indeed comments on items they do not agree with. Please reply to Paula Hazard The Parish Clerk, or to one of the Parish Councillors. Please have your say!! Your views can be expressed at the Parish Council meeting on Thursday 9 September 2010, 7.30pm at the Preston Nomads Cricket Club House. If indifference is shown, then it will be adopted as the official plan for Fulking and lodged with the MSDC.
2012 07 12 PC Minutes
Minutes of Ordinary Parish Council Meeting at 7.30pm on 12 July held at the Village Hall
Present: Chairman Ms K. Watson, Vice Chairman Mr M Trist Councillors Ms L. Dyos, Mrs P. Rowland and Clerk to the Council Mrs Andrea Dickson. MSDC Councillor Colin Trumble and 6 members of the public
1. Apologies: None
2. Declaration of Interest: None
3. The minutes of the previous meeting held 12 April 2012 having been previously circulated, were taken as read and approved and signed by the Chairman. The minutes of the Extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council to Accept Internal Audit and Annual accounts were read out, approved and signed by the Chairman.
Report from Councillor MSDC:
District Plan Will need to be agreed by Autumn. This is planned from the bottom up,with all local areas having a say in the amount of housing that can be sustained in their area. Local areas need to agree to the District plan if no ideas are put forward then new housing will be forced on the District.
National Park is separate planning should meet stringent conditions that compliment the South Downs National Park. (SDNP)
This led on to questions about Market Garden — Councillor Trumble stated that he should be kept informed about the situation. It was agreed that Councillor Trumble would put some points in writing and attend the proposed meeting with MSDC to discuss the policies and procedures with regard to Market Garden planning application.
Council Tax — April 2013 will see a change in the way Council Tax will be distributed. Councils will only be reimbursed 90p for every 1 collected. This is to encourage people to return to work. PC should comment on information that will be provided in August (who will benefit and by how much).
Polling Stations — Fulking Village Hall was assessed and it was felt it did not reach the criteria to be a Polling Station. Poynings will be the area Polling Station. Councillor Colin Trumble left the meeting 8.00pm
4. Matters Arising
Planning: Just to reiterate, approval of Market Garden was not unanimous. It was approved with conditions. The Parish Council (PC) is currently trying to arrange a meeting with Mid Sussex planning department regarding policy/procedures mid August onwards. (Clerk)
Old Pump House: An enforcement order was placed Oct 2011 for unauthorised development on the land. The applicant appealed against the enforcement order. A site visit has been carried out and a decision will be made in around 6 weeks.
Preston Nomads Work has started to improve the entrance and provide 6 parking spaces for villagers. The PC has approached the villagers and 6 people have expressed an interest. (subject to terms & conditions)
Planning applications now need to be lodged with SDNP not MSDC.
Highways: Speeding — It was agreed to take no further action would be taken as all the 20mph signs may be put at risk. Vegetation around the sign on Clappers Lane would be cut back (this is the responsibility of the residents) Lee Holden
Flooding on the corner by the Shepherd and Dog has been cured by West Sussex highways. West Sussex will monitor the situation over the next few months, any problems in this area, please let the Highways Department at Chichester and the PC know. PC agreed to get a quote to lay turf to prevent further erosion (Clerk to contact Mark Stepney) A work order has been submitted to fence the inlet on the opposite side of the road.
The Parish Council met with Tim Boxall and residents immediately affected by the flooding on Four Acres corner. Highways submitted a work order to increase the size of the sump at the top corner of the bridleway and also to clear the water and clean the existing pipe which runs under the road. After this has been carried out residents will further increase the size of this sump, which hopefully will allow a free run from the pipe outlet and will disperse the water more easily.
Banking on Clappers Lane is the responsibility of the adjoining property owners. Highways have written to the landowner asking to respond within 28 days (Clerk to chase response at end of July).
Footpath 4f — The proposed is currently with legal services to make the order. Prior to that there will be a consultation period with notices displayed on site and the PC will be notified.
Chalk run off from the Bostal — David Ellin, farm manager, has done loads of work digging drain off points, diverting chalk run so problem virtually fixed many thanks to David for this.
APM: The Annual Parish Meeting took place on 3 May. SDNP attended and gave a presentation on neighbourhood planning. Following on from this, the Parish Council called a meeting to discuss whether or not the village wished to submit a neighbourhood plan. After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that a neighbourhood plan was not needed, due to the likely (unbudgeted) large expense, the time it would take and Fulking’s situation within a national park (hopefully protected)
Ram Pump House: National Trust have visited the property and have agreed to carry out the work on the door and lock, hopefully within the next month. When the work is completed the PC will be given a key to the lock.
North Town Field: The annual inspection with ROSPA has been carried out and we are awaiting the report.
5. Councillor Vacancy: Nobody has come forward to fill the vacancy . Please ask anybody you think may be interested to come forward and speak to a member of the PC. (Everybody)
6. Financial Matters: Financial Regulations having been previously circulated, were agreed and adopted. They will be placed on the website. (Clerk) The cheque list and cheque counterfoils were checked and signed. Clerk’s timesheet having previously been circulated was agreed, cheque raised and signed.
7. Insurance Policy/Fixed Asset List: A weekly inspection of the playground will be carried out by Councillors to conform with the insurance policy. A notice will be placed in Pigeon Post and on the Parish notice board asking Villagers to report any damage to the Clerk. (Councillors & Clerk) The fixed assets list was passed around to see if anybody had anything to add. As this differs from the information the insurance company has, they will be asked to re evaluate the assets. (Clerk)
8. Acceptance of Standing Orders: Standing orders having been previously circulated, were agreed andadopted. They will be placed on the website .(Clerk) The following procedures having been previously circulated, were agreed and adopted as part of the Standing Orders: A. Complaints Procedure B. Sickness Procedure C. Disciplinary Procedure D. Grievance Procedure
9. Acceptance of New Code of Conduct: 1. New Code of Conduct having been previously circulated , was agreed and adopted. It will be placed on the Website. (Clerk) 2. New Register of Interest Forms were distributed to Councillors. They need to be returned to the Clerk by 2 August 2012 to enable them to be placed on the website within 28 days of acceptance of the New Code. (Councillors & Clerk) 3. The Chairman & Clerk were thanked for the work that they had put into the documents prior to the meeting.
10. Training Courses: A brief report was given on the training courses attended by The Chairman Councillor Dyos and Clerk. The Clerk reported on Society Of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) with regards to joining and studying by distance learning for the course Working With Your Council Course. The PC agreed to cover this cost. (Clerk) The PC agreed to the Clerk attending and covering the cost of Sussex Association Of Local Councils (SALC) Networking Day in November 2012 and covering the cost. (Clerk)
11. Joint Parish Meeting: These meetings have proved very useful in the past, Councillors and Clerks to attend. Details of the meeting to be chased up (Clerk)
12. Website: Thanks to James Lightfoot for running the website in the past. Thanks to John Hazard for taking over the running of the website. All Parish Council information is to be published on the website . (Clerk) PC would like a permanent section in Pigeon Post to help create interest and give access to all. (Clerk)
13. Comments from the Floor: The fair is cancelled due to bad weather.
A Planning meeting will be held on 18 July short notice due to the change over to SDNP.
A discussion took place with regards to the Bridleway, who is responsible for keeping the path way clear of brambles Tim Boxall or Public Rights of Way. (Clerk)
Kissing gate at end of Lee Holden s property is in need of repair/replacement . Peter Griffiths was looking into this, it needs to be followed up. (Clerk)
Road surface in Clappers Lane is bald email Tim Boxall (Clerk)
A member of the public would like to have a vote of no confidence in MSDC planning, but will wait to see what happens at the meeting August.
14. Dates of the next meetings: The next Parish Council meetings will be held on 11 October 2012 and 10 January 2013
Meeting closed at 8.50pm
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Fulking Parish Council – Planning Meeting 18th July 2012
Fulking Parish Council will meet at 6.30PM
Wednesday 18th July 2012
TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS:-
SDNP/12/00674/HOUS |
Downers Vineyard Clappers Lane Fulking Henfield West Sussex BN5 9NH
Garden equipment store with home office above
SDNP/12/00423/HOUS
43 Clappers Lane Fulking Henfield BN5 9ND
To replace a rear single storey flat roof structure
Plans available for viewing on the South Downs National Park Website.
Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend.
Members of the public are entitled to speak at the meeting for two
minutes, by prior appointment with the Clerk (Mrs Andrea Dickson, tel
01444 451060). No more than two speakers for each application and two
against.
Andrea Dickson
Clerk to Fulking Parish Council
12 Turners Mill Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1NN
andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com
You can download a copy of the agenda here
Neighbourhood Watch News
The villages have suffered three burglaries over the past few days –
Two in The Street, Bolney during the day on 10th July. Entry has been gained via a first floor window which was insecure. Cash and jewellery were stolen.
One in The Street, Warninglid during the day on 12th July. Entry has been gained by removing the glass from the frame in a side downstairs window. Only a phone was stolen.
If you have any information regarding these burglaries please contact Sussex Police on 101.
The Police had a report of a foreign deaf lady calling door to door in Bolney trying to sell items. This lady was stopped by Police, details taken and sent on her way.
A container located on the Henfield Road, Poynings was broken into on 11th July between 7.45am and 11am. Unknown what was stolen at this time.
Regards,
PCSO Anika Clough
Fulking Parish Council – Meeting Thursday 12th July 7:30pm
Please note there is a Fulking Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday 12th in the Village Hall.
You can download a copy of the agenda by clicking the link below.
Domesday Book entries for Fulking
“Domesday is our most famous and earliest surviving public record. It is a highly detailed survey and valuation of all the land held by the King and his chief tenants, along with all the resources that went with the land in late 11th century England. The survey was a massive enterprise, and the record of that survey, Domesday Book, was a remarkable achievement. There is nothing like it in England until the censuses of the 19th century.” [National Archives: Discover Domesday]
Each entry was intended to record, inter alia, the name of the manor; the identity of the owner(s) in 1066 and 1086; the tax assessment (‘hides’); the number of ploughing teams employed; the population of villagers, smallholders, slaves, etc.; the acreage of various types of land use; and the value of the manor and its components. Local readers will notice that there has been a certain amount of land and property price inflation since 1086 and that Edburton does not appear in the Domesday Book, either by that name or by its Saxon name, Abberton.
- Lewes Rape XII.26: Leofnoth holds Pawthorne from William. He held it from King Edward; he could go wherever [he would]. Then it answered for 4 hides; now for 1.5 hides because the others are in the Rape of William of Braose. Land for 1 plough. It is there in lordship, with 2 smallholders. 3 sites in Lewes at 18d. The value is and was 30s.
- Lewes Rape XII.27: Osward holds Perching from William. He held it before 1066; he could go where he would. Then and now it answered for 3 hides. Land for 2.5 ploughs. In lordship 1; 2 villages and 4 smallholders with 1 plough. 0.5 mill at 40d; meadow, 7 acres; woodland, 2 pigs; 1.5 sites in Lewes at 9d. The value is and was 40s.
- Lewes Rape XII.28: In the same village Tesselin holds 2 hides from William. It answers for as much. It lay in (the lands of) Truleigh, which William of Braose holds. Belling held it from Earl Godwin. In lordship 1 plough; 3 villagers and 2 smallholders with 0.5 plough. 0.5 mill at 13s 4d; meadow, 3 acres; woodland 2 pigs; 0.5 site in Lewes at 2d.
- Lewes Rape XII.29: Tesselin also holds Fulking from William. It lay in (the lands of) Shipley, which William of Braose holds. Harold held it before 1066. Then and now it answered for 3 hides and 1 virgate. 6 villagers with 2 ploughs. These two lands of Tesselin are together. The value is and always was 50s.
- Lewes Rape XII.35: William of Watteville holds Perching. Azor held it from King Edward, and 2 men from Azor. Then and now it answered for 5.5 hides. Then there were 2 halls; now it is in 1 manor. Land for 5.5 ploughs. In lordship 1; 4 villagers and 3 smallholders with 1 plough. 2 slaves; meadow, 3 acres; woodland, 3 pigs; from asture 6d. Value before 1066, 60; later 40s; now 50s.
- Lewes Rape XIII.6: William, a man-at-arms, holds Truleigh from William. Belling [held] it from Earl Godwin before 1066. Then it answered for 4 hides; now for nothing. Land for 2.5 ploughs, In lordship 1 plough; 3 villagers and 6 smallholders with 0.5 plough. 2 mills at 65d. Ansfrid holds 0.5 hide of this land. He has 0.5 plough. Value of the whole manor before 1066 4 pounds; later 60s; now 70s.
- Lewes Rape XIII.7: William himself holds Tottington, in lordship. It lay in (the lands of) Findon. An outlier. Harold held it before 1066. Then it answered for 6 hides; now for 1 hide. Land for 5 ploughs. In lordship 1; 3 villagers and 7 smallholders with 2 ploughs. Meadow, 4 acres. One William holds 2 hides of this land. He has 3 villagers with 1.5 ploughs. Total value before 1066, leter and now 6 pounds.
[Extracts taken from John Morris’s 1976 edition and translation, Domesday Book. Chichester: Phillimore.]
These entries are translations of the heavily abbreviated Latin in which the original manuscript was written. Even if you did Latin at school, you will probably have a hard time making sense of this:
If you want to learn more about the Domesday Book, then both the National Archives and the BBC have excellent reference pages. If they whet your appetite for more then David Roffe, the UK’s foremost Domesday historian, has plenty of material available at his website. And if you decide that you simply must have a facsimile, then a range is available from Addison Publications.