Category Archives: National Park

FPC Planning 18:30 15th June 2016

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Shepherd and Dog

The next FPC Planning Meeting will be held on Wednesday 15th June 2016at 6.30pm in the Village Hall when the following planning application will be discussed:-

SDNP/16/02429/FUL

Location:Shepherd and Dog Inn The Street Fulking Henfield West Sussex BN5 9LU

Proposal:Conversion of existing toilet block to bar / restaurant space with balcony and the construction of a new toilet block extension to the rear.

Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. Members of the public are entitled to speak at the meeting.

Pondtail Wood update

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The remnants of Pondtail Wood
From poynings.net:

Stay vigilant this weekend – if you see trucks or Travellers entering Pondtail Wood, phone 999 immediately to inform the Police. Breaches of the Stop Notice should still be reported to Mike Airey as usual on 07884 165 867 or email airey2005@btinternet.com

From poynings.net:

Local people came out in force on 16th May, along with representatives from Sussex Wildlife Trust and Friends of the Earth, to protest against the illegal felling of Pondtail Wood on Muddleswood Road (opposite Singing Hills Golf Club) and the illegal bringing in of hardcore to create a hard surface entrance, decimating the woodland and doing so without a felling licence or planning permission. Pondtail Wood was purchased earlier this year and since then there has been extensive felling of the planted wood. It is a Planted Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS) and is within the South Downs National Park. The trees that have been felled were mature and were of a pine variety. Local people raised concerns from mid-March and Mid Sussex District Council and South Downs National Park Authority were informed at that time. A ‘Temporary Stop Notice’ was issued on May 10th. The notices have been removed from the gate and work on the site appears to have continued. The South Downs National Park woodland is under threat if it cannot be protected. Local people want to see the destruction stopped and the woodland repaired and replanted. Further updates will be issued and a campaign on Facebook and Twitter is being set up. Mike Airey is collating information for SDNPA and other authorities. Any further activity that the authorities ought to know should be emailed to him at airey2005@btinternet.com or on 07884 165 867.

Meeting, 7th June.

Pondtail Wood

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Pondtail Wood
From poynings.net:

The new owners of Pondtail Wood, opposite Singing Hills Golf Club, have had a temporary Stop Notice placed on them by the South Downs National Park due to the felling of trees and laying of hardcore. The notice has been placed on the gates to the woodland and the landowner made aware. Please refrain from entering the site yourself to take photos, etc. The SDNPA will be monitoring the site and you may be putting yourself at risk. If you notice any activity please report it immediately to Mike Airey on 07884 165 867 (Poynings Parish Council Chair) or Dave Rogers 07768 694 263 (Forestry Commission).

Updates here.

Meeting, 7th June.

FPC Planning 18:30 2nd March 2016

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The next FPC Planning Meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd March 2016at 6.30pm in the Village Hall when the following planning application will be discussed:-

Single storey rear extension to existing extension, formation of front porch, enclosure of boot room and formation of shower room
Septima Cottages The Street Fulking West Sussex BN5 9LU
Ref. No: SDNP/16/00447/LIS

And

New ground floor extension with balcony, new toilet at second floor and roof modifications
33 Clappers Lane Fulking West Sussex BN5 9ND
Ref. No: SDNP/16/00645/HOUS

Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. Members of the public are entitled to speak at the meeting.

Trevor Beattie talk

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Trevor Beattie SDNPA
Trevor Beattie, the Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority, will be speaking at St. Peter’s Church Henfield at 5:30pm on Saturday 27th February. Admission is free but donations to Family Support Work will be welcomed. It seems safe to assume that Mr. Beattie will not be using PowerPoint for his presentation.

Wolstonbury in winter

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Wolstonbury Hill in winter
A guided walk exploring the woods and ancient downland of one of the most remarkable hills on the South Downs. Here you will discover ancient beech trees, a mysterious history and a bizarre lunar landscape created by billions of ants.

Sunday, 17th January 2016, 10:00am — 1:00pm, all tickets £3. Meet at Clayton recreation ground, just off the A273. Children and dogs on leads welcome. Booking essential: call Graham Wellfare, 01273 857712, devilsdyke@nationaltrust.org.uk.

FPC Planning 19:00 6th January 2016

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NOTE: THE MEETING STARTS AT 19:00 – Not 18:30 AS ADVERTISED IN PIGEON POST

The next FPC Planning Meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th January 2016at 7.00pm in the Village Hall when the following planning application will be discussed:-

Notice of Planning Appeal against Refusal to grant planning consent and Notice of Planning Appeal against Enforcement Notice served

Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/Y9507/W/15/3005938 & APP/Y9507/C/15/3062034
Planning Application Reference: SDNP/14/03055/FUL & SDNP/15/00071/OPDEV
SDNP/14/03055/FUL Land To The East Of Market Gardens, Clappers Lane, Fulking, West Sussex.

Description of Application: Change of use of land to private gypsy and traveller caravan site consisting of 2no. pitches each of which to contain 1no. mobile home, 1no. touring caravan and 1no. amenity building, including hardstanding and associated development.

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Appeal against enforcement notice regarding the material change of use of the land from pasture to a mixed use of pasture and use for the stationing of 2 caravans occupied for residential purposes.

Site at: Land To The East Of Market Gardens, Clappers Lane, Fulking, West Sussex.

Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. Members of the public are entitled to speak at the meeting.

FPC Planning 19:00 6th January 2016

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The next FPC Planning Meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th January 2016at 7.00pm in the Village Hall when the following planning application will be discussed:-

Notice of Planning Appeal against Refusal to grant planning consent and Notice of Planning Appeal against Enforcement Notice served

Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/Y9507/W/15/3005938 & APP/Y9507/C/15/3062034
Planning Application Reference: SDNP/14/03055/FUL & SDNP/15/00071/OPDEV
SDNP/14/03055/FUL Land To The East Of Market Gardens, Clappers Lane, Fulking, West Sussex.

Description of Application: Change of use of land to private gypsy and traveller caravan site consisting of 2no. pitches each of which to contain 1no. mobile home, 1no. touring caravan and 1no. amenity building, including hardstanding and associated development.

And

Appeal against enforcement notice regarding the material change of use of the land from pasture to a mixed use of pasture and use for the stationing of 2 caravans occupied for residential purposes.

Site at: Land To The East Of Market Gardens, Clappers Lane, Fulking, West Sussex.

Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. Members of the public are entitled to speak at the meeting.