The Dark Skies Presentation at the Parish Assembly on 14.04.26 will be by the High Weald Dark Skies Community Group.
Author: Irene - Parish Clerk
Mountfield Parish Assembly 14.04.26
Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026
14th April 2026 – to start at 7.30pm
The Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026 will be held on 14th April 2026, starting at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall
This is not a formal Mountfield Parish Council Meeting and resolutions cannot be taken, but questions and concerns from residents can be actioned for future meetings. Residents will have the opportunity to address any questions/concerns to Mountfield Parish Council Members and their County and District Councillors
It is a friendly and informal gathering (wine, soft drinks and nibbles available) and a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones.
There is not a formal agenda and the Assembly will be presented as follows:
1. Introduction (Chair Mountfield Parish Council)
2. A presentation on Dark Skies
3. The opportunity for residents to raise questions/concerns to Mountfield Parish Council, County and District Councillors
4. Mix and mingle, have a glass of wine with us.
5. Close of Assembly (Chair Mountfield Parish Council)
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2026/0364/LDE – Trade Oak Building Kits, The Barn, Eatenden Lane
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as vehicle storage and detailing, with associated office space, in accordance with Use Class E of the Use Classes Order.
Deadline for comments is 28.04.26
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
REMINDER!!! Barn Dance at the Village Hall on Saturday 18.04.26
Bookings have been very slow for this event and we need the support of the community to ensure a successful event, which is raising funds for Mountfield Village Hall.

REMINDER!!! Rother Valley Railway Talk at the Village Hall on 10.04.26
Bob Evans of the Rother Valley Railway will be giving an illustrated talk on Friday 10th April at Mountfield Village Hall. Doors ope at 7.00pm for the talk starting at 7.30pm. The Club bar will be open. Entry by donation, with takings split equally between the Hall and RVR.
His talk, with PowerPoint display, quickly goes through the building of the railways in Britain, the history of the RVR and a run-down of where they are with progress on the rebuild – and then future developments and economic opportunities that will be provided by linking the RVR with the main line railway system at Robertsbridge and with the Kent & East Sussex Railway through to Tenderden.

Battle Ramblers – Sunday Walks Programme


Heating Oil help for ESCC residents
Please click on the link below to see details of help available for those of us who use heating oil.
New plannig application for Mountfield
RR/2026/0321/HOU – Park Pale House, Mountfield Lane
Proposed free standing garden room on the rear of dwelling.
Deadline for comments – 21.04.26
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2026/0275/FULL
Baldwins Farm Mountfield Lane, Mountfield, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5LB
Proposed use of Existing Office Building for Holiday-Let Accommodation
Deadline for comments 14.04.26
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2026/0261/FULL
Old Stable Yard Vine Cross Road, TN32 5JL
Conversion/reuse of buildings to 4 dwellings, parking and use of existing access. Associated works and alterations.
Deadline for comments is 14.04.26
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website