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Planning Applications

Edited extracts from draft minutes of Environment and Planning Committee Meeting 17th Oct 2022. Planning Applications - SDNP/22/03516/HOUS: Tumbleweed Bury Common Bury RH20 1NS - Installation of 1 no. shepherd hut on drive and 1 no. shed/studio with covered storage area in garden. Councillors resolved to object to this application as the Shepherd’s Hut’s proposed use for B&B purposes would generate a level of vehicular and general activity that would result in an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to occupiers of surrounding properties. Location of the hut would also result in a serious loss of privacy for neighbouring property which, until now, has been secluded and not overlooked. Furthermore, the resulting increased demand for parking on a plot that already does not provide sufficient space for its residents’ vehicles would result in an increased demand for kerbside parking along a narrow street where there would be interference with the free flow of traffic and increased competition for street parking thereby detracting from residential amenities of the area. SDNP/22/03566/HOUS: Newoods Farm Bignor Park Road RH20 1HQ - Alterations and extensions to include single storey link extension to existing dairy barn and conversion to ancillary accommodation, new garden room extension, new outside swimming pool and pool house and replace existing redundant stables with new oak framed cart barn. Council resolved to support scheme subject to amendments to design being made to incorporate the following: • Consider installing more windows on ancillary barn to reduce of rooflights to comply with South Downs

Local Plan policy 8 and Bury Neighbourhood Plan policy 15 to conserve Bury’s Dark Night Skies. • Reconsider cornice detailing of garden room for balanced compositional relationship with main dwelling • Condition requiring landscaping plan be produced. • Condition to ensure extension to main house is not to be used as habitable garden room. Without condition proposal would result in excessive light pollution that would damage Bury’s Dark Night

Skies and contradict policies SD 8 and BDNP 15 www.buryparishcouncil.co.uk

30-pitch campsite planning application

Edited extracts of draft minutes of the Planning meeting held on 4th October 2022. Planning Application - SDNP/22/03837/FUL Land North of Waltham Park Road Coldwaltham: Change of use of agricultural land to form a campsite for 30 pitches, erection of a reception/ office and facilities structures and the siting of a shepherd’s hut for wardens accommodation. Plans presented to meeting, Members discussed application and considered the following: No mention of caravans, many campers drive larger vehicles SUV and 4x4 often with trailers, this will churn up the track especially in wet conditions. Ecology Report made no mention of active badger setts. Too much wildlife in area to be dismissed expecting it to recover. Applicants’ assertion of minimal impact on wildlife needs to be challenged. Campsite won’t keep quietness of area, with disturbance from voices, music, car movements etc. Traffic claims in application, horse riders use lane regularly, and can already be busy. Wonders about validity of claim that users will walk from station. Application expects users to arrive by cycles, with cycle shed provided. Waltham Park Road not very suitable for cyclists, as it’s not well maintained. Brochure shows images of fires, but Council has a designation relating to Dark Sky Reserve, how can the warden ensure this will be maintained? Users good for local facilities/attractions, however, attractions accessed via road, increasing traffic. Access track after rain would be difficult with mud. Discrepancies when referring to light installation, mentions solar, battery powered and no lights. Ecology Report made no mention of number of deer within woods and wider area, the danger posed to walkers, cars and animals. With spring and autumn being vulnerable times, protective females with young and aggressive stags during the rut. Application is water positive, however, no mention made regarding a drinking water supply. Cars need to give 1m distance passing pedestrians, cycles and horses. Unsure road is wide enough. Resolved to make objection regarding application. www.coldwalthampc.org.uk

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Public questions, Pavers report and working groups

Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 26th September 2022. Public questions - Wyncombe Close resident asked if Council would follow up proposal that anomaly of missing link in bridleway should be corrected. It requires finding a few residents who can confirm they have used this bridleway for 20 years and filling in the form. Resident requested Council to ask this question on his behalf as he feels it would be a tragedy for the area if bridleway was closed. Council offered to speak to resident about this. Parish Clerk Report - Pavers – invoice £200 over estimate. 1 or 2 pavers that weren’t cracked but needed reseating not done. Invoice will be held while Council finds out why over estimate. Reported no provision for Sports pavilion fire alarm system was made in previous budget as everything on hold during pandemic, however there are EMRs that could be reallocated to pay for KBO Fire system. Resolution to move EMR from Playground/Rec Ground and Asset replacement proposed, seconded and agreed by meeting. Save The Swan Working Group – Pub ongoing renovation work, clearing out rooms and plans for garden. Research on Paintings Room. Meeting with historic England and Margaret Welfare to establish what’s missing. 4 or 5 paintings unaccounted for. Some paintings have Tovey’s auctioneer’s sticker, suggesting they were entered to auction in 2010/11. Auctioneer’s records destroyed after 7 years - unable to tell what was auctioned. One of 3 visitors’ books missing which was paid for by village donations but sold in 1990’s. A reward was put up for it. Highways & Traffic Working Group – Finalise locations for Speed Indicator Device (SID), produce new map and storage for portable post and SID when not in use, then get a quote for posts and maintenance. Movements schedule to be produced and funding discussed. Reassured Roundels will be painted at key locations. Speedwatch to patrol. Upper Street hedge being dealt with, land agent contacted. State of road signs around the village obscured by vegetation. Overgrowing vegetation reports to be sent to LoveWestSussex. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk

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Canine care card, neighbourhood watch, scammers & census

Canine Care Card – A free service from Dogs Trust Shoreham: Dogs Trust Shoreham have asked us to share this information about their free Canine Care Card scheme, which offers assistance to dog owners who may not already have a support system in place. Should you become unable to look after your dog, this free service ensures their future. By simply providing details of your dog and who you would like as your Dog Guardian, Dogs Trust can offer peace of mind, reassuring you that your faithful friend will be well cared for by the charity. Register online by going to www.dogstrust.org.uk and searching for ‘Canine Care Card’. Should your card ever need to be activated, Dogs Trust will then arrange with your Dog Guardian for your dog to come into the rehoming centre or into foster care. Your dog will then be welcomed and well cared for by the charity. For more information or to request a paper application form, contact Dogs Trust Shoreham’s Supporter Relations Officer, Jennifer Cruse, at jennifer.cruse@dogstrust.org.uk or phone 01273 466971. Neighbourhood watch and Sussex Police: At a recent meeting with Sussex Neighbourhood Police Inspector Ben Starnes and Horsham District Neighbourhood Watch Association, it was stressed that incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour must be reported before they can be acted on. Call 999 if: a serious offence is in progress or just happened , someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger of being damaged, a serious disruption to the public is likely. Call 101: for non-emergency enquiries, if you have a hearing or speech impairment, textphone service on 18001 101, Or email: 101@sussex.police.uk Scammers online: This has been sent to us by www.getsafeonline.org There is a lot more information to be had on this subject from their website. Please ensure that you and your vulnerable loved ones are aware of the dangers, particularly important at this time of year. There aren’t many things we can’t buy online. However, scammers use fake websites, emails, texts and social media posts to advertise items that simply don’t exist. Please read Get Safe Online's expert, easy-to-follow safety tips to help protect you from falling victim to purchase scams, and be sure to pass them on. However desperate you are to buy an item as a last-minute present, don’t transfer money directly to people or companies you don’t know. If it’s a fraud, your bank may not be able to recover your money. If possible pay by credit card. The same goes for holidays, travel and tickets. Make sure a website is authentic by carefully checking the address is spelled correctly. Ideally, type it in rather than clicking on a link. Or go to: www.getsafeonline.org/checkawebsite Neighbourhood watch – letter from Sussex Police: Keyless car theft is unfortunately on the rise in Sussex. Any vehicle with a keyless entry or start system is at risk of being stolen. The most targeted vehicles in Sussex have historically been Range Rovers (especially Sport models), Mercedes and BMWs. Follow these simple precautions: 1. Store all keys and spares in signal blocking pouches called Faraday bags. 2. Use a steering wheel lock where possible. 3. Use a secure garage if possible. 4. Use a Tracker –these are available to buy if your car doesn’t come fitted with one as standard. 5. If you would like to invest in additional security, consider an aftermarket immobiliser - designed to prevent it being driven without an extra step such as a code. Other useful information can be found here www.securedbydesign.com Census results: The first results of the 2021 Census are available online now. It contains details of population growth and density shown in football pitches, broken down by local authority. Go to www.census.gov.uk Contact the Parish Council: Email: clerk@wcpc.org.uk or @wcpc.org.uk for planning. Tel: 01798 817434 or 07483 114836 Write to: The Parish Clerk, The Reading Room, Church Street RH20 2JW Visit our website for details of meetings: Agendas, Minutes and how to book attendance. www.wcpc.org.uk