Category Archives: Local Planning

Twenty Fewer Turbines

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Falck Nutec Wind Man
The BBC reported yesterday:

Plans for a wind farm in the English Channel have been reduced because of concerns about the impact on views from the South Downs National Park. The number of turbines has been cut by 20, to a maximum of 175, in a revised scheme submitted to the government. The proposed Rampion offshore wind farm would be visible from the national park .. Underground cabling will pass through the national park from Worthing to a new electrical sub station at Bolney, in West Sussex .. Ducting for the underground cable would be installed in a trench, which would be restored within weeks. “We are not suggesting there is never going to be any impact from a project like this,” said Mr Tomlinson.

The West Sussex County Times now has the SDNPA reaction:

Margaret Paren, Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority, said: “We’re pleased to see that E.ON has listened to our concerns regarding the visual impact of the Rampion proposal on the South Downs National Park, however we think that there is more to be done especially on the routing of the cables.” .. In response to concerns of the impact on the South Downs National Park, E.ON has put forward a number of solutions. These include a ducted method of cable installation to reduce the time required for trenching and restoration, tailored construction to reduce the impact on the chalk grasslands at Tottington Mount and a commitment to communicate with users, informing them of the impact on Public Rights of Way.

The Fulking Parish Council response to the Rampion proposals, from 29th September 2010, can be found here [PDF] and the SDNPA response, from 8th October 2010, is here [PDF].

Post updated 10th and 11th April 2013.

“A Thriving Living Landscape”

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A Thriving Living Landscape
The South Downs National Park Authority has issued a draft policy document [PDF], entitled A Thriving Living Landscape. and invited comments. Some extracts follow:

  • The National Park offers important opportunities for renewable energy generation including woodfuels, solar, wind and anaerobic digestion ..
  • Climate change or lack of appropriate management could be a threat to much of our heritage.
  • Allow the landscape to continue to evolve and become more resilient to climate change.
  • Contribute to the delivery of government climate change strategy targets through renewable energy schemes ..
  • There are five oil and gas wells within the Park some already in production others at the exploration and appraisal stage.
  • The South Downs National Park carbon footprint relating to transport is a significant proportion of the overall total .. promoting alternatives to the car also supports opportunities to make tourism more sustainable and increase spend per person (surveys show this is a fact) ..
  • Promote travel behaviour-change across the National Park ..
  • Increasing the proportion of visitors staying in the Downs .. develop .. a wide range of high quality accommodation provision ..
  • Most problems with visitor behaviour are local visits from surrounding areas ..
  • Volunteers are not widely representative of the local demographic.
  • Increase opportunities for young adults, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with disabilities and people from areas of deprivation to visit the National Park.
  • Support land managers to access incentive schemes and work with partners to effectively target agri-environment grants and influence the development of future payment schemes.
  • With the removal of the Regional Development Agencies (RDA’s) and setting up of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) the economic framework of the region has changed significantly. There are three LEPs that cover the SDNP. LEPs currently administer the Growing Places Funds which are revolving funds aimed at unblocking development proposals. Currently no Rural Growth Funds are available within the South East LEPs. It is likely that the LEPs may have an enhanced role in distribution of EU structural funds. Future investments will need to fit with the LEPs Strategies for Growth. There is a need to ensure that these have a rural element and that they fit with SDNP objectives.

GJMG

Living in vans on the Downs

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Living in a van

Van dwellers appeal eviction notice

The Argus reports:

The group of van dwellers have been on the site, which is in South Downs National Park .. for at least four months. When The Argus visited earlier this month, it included a university student, a roller-skating teacher and a telesales worker. Some members of the current encampment were part of a group which was evicted from land bordering Devil’s Dyke Road in May 2012.

Ward councillor Ken Norman .. said “The big issue here is human rights, whatever they are.”

Illegal encampments can be reported to West Sussex County Council by contacting Esther Quarm on 033 022 23736 or email esther.quarm@westsussex.gov.uk

Fulking Public Path 4f – Part Diversion Order

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footpath-4f-thumbWest Sussex County Council (Fulking)

Public Path (No.4f) Part Diversion Order 2013

The above Order was made on 23rd January 2013 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.

The effect of the Order will be to divert part of public path No.4f in the Parish of Fulking in the vicinity of Perching Sands House and substituting it with a new length of path East of Perching Sands House as shown on the order plan.

A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of Legal Services, West Sussex County Council, County Hall, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, P019 1RQ and at the office of Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1SS on Mondays to Fridays between 9.00am and 4.00pm. A copy of the Order and Map may be purchased from Legal Services at the price of £5.

Any legal representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing to Legal Services (Ref CC3/7349/AMS) County Hall, Chichester, P019 1RQ or legal.services@westsussex.gov.uk and may be received not later than 28th February 2013. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Please note that any representations or objections to this Order will be kept on a file that is open to the public and while personal details will be omitted on request, they will become publicly available if and when the Order is sent to the Secretary of State.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the West Sussex County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated this day 31st January 2013

Tony Kershaw
Head of Law and Governance

Please note: Upon confirmation of the above Order a public path creation agreement will take effect creating a link on foot between the new route of footpath 4f and footpath 10f.

footpath 4f notice
New Notice of Order
Order for footpath 4f part 1
Oder for footpath 4f part 2
Map of changes to footpath 4f

FPC Planning Meeting – 6th February 2013

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Fulking Parish Council will hold an Planning Meeting
ON
Wednesday 6th February 2013 at 6.30pm
In the Village Hall

TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-


SDNP/13/00110/HOUS & SDNP/13/00111/LIS

Customary Cottage, The Street, Fulking, Henfield BN5 9LU

Internal alterations and installation of roof lights

Plans available for viewing on the South Downs National Park Website (this is a direct link to the application and plans).

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 arrangement with the Clerk Mrs. Andrea Dickson , tel 01444 451060 at least 1 hour before the meeting. 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

Planning Appeal – Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking

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Fulking Parish Council wishes to advise you of the following planning appeal:

SDNP/12/01455/HOUS:
Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking, West Sussex, BN5 9LU
Demolition of existing garden building/garage and construction of holiday annexe

The above application was refused by Mid Sussex District Council (working as agent for the South Downs National Park), but the applicants have appealed against this decision. The application has therefore been referred to the Planning Inspectorate.

Anybody is entitled to comment on the application, whether or not he or she did so initially – representations should be made as follows:

– either via the planning portal – www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs
– or by email teamp13@pins.gsi.gov.uk
– or send three copies of the letter to:
The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/21 Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square,
Bristol BS1 6PN

Comments to be submitted by 16th January, 2013
Reference number APP/Y9507/A/12/2188704/NWF

Information and documents on the application can be accessed via the link below:

http://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=M7O4EGTU1V000

FPC Planning Meeting – 21st November 2012

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Fulking Parish Council will hold an Planning Meeting
ON
Wednesday 21st November 2012 at 6.30pm
In the Village Hall

TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-

SDNP/12/02439/LIS & SDNP/12/02438/HOUS

1 Septima Cottages The Street Fulking Henfield West Sussex BN5 9LU

Single storey extension to existing detached out building to form games room.

Plans available for viewing on the South Downs National Park Website (this is a direct link to the application and plans).

SDNP/12/02754/HOUS

15 Clappers Lane Fulking Henfield West Sussex BN5 9ND

Ground and first floor extensions.

Plans available for viewing on the South Downs National Park Website (this is a direct link to the application and plans).

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 arrangement with the Clerk Mrs. Andrea Dickson , tel 01444 451060 at least 1 hour before the meeting. 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

2012 11 07 PC Minutes

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The Dales

Minutes of the Fulking Parish Council Planning Meeting Held in the Village Hall, Fulking, On Wednesday 7th November at 6.30pm

Present: Kate Watson (Chair) Michael Trist( Vice Chair) Councillors Pam Rowland Linda Dyos and Andrea Dickson (Clerk). 7 members of the public were present.

Apologies for Absence: None

Declaration of interest: None

The minutes of the planning meetings held on 28th August and 31st October 2012 having been previously circulated, were agreed and signed.

The following application was discussed:-

SDNP/12/02329/FUL The Dales Poynings Road Fulking Henfield BN5 9NB

Replacement of existing single storey bungalow with new two storey house and single storey side extension with new detached garage. Regrading of existing landscape along front house perimeter.

No request to speak.

Currently there is 1 objection on the SPNP website.

The Parish Council visited the site on Sunday 4th November 2012

After a brief discussion the Parish Council unanimously agreed to object to the planning application on the following grounds The building would be overbearing and out of scale; Due to the change in position of the building it would be more visible from the Downs; That it is not in keeping with the neighbourhood; That agreeing to the application would set a precedent.

Meeting closed at 6.45 pm.

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