Mountfield Parish Council are pleased to announce that Peter Miles was co-opted as a Mountfield Parish Councillor at the meeting on 13.07.21.
Peter’s experience and enthusiasm will be a great asset.
Author: Irene - Parish Clerk
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2021/1154/P – Park Pale, Mountfield Lane
Proposed conversion of existing barn to form holiday let accommodation, upgrade of existing vehicle access and proposed parking and turning area.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC Planning Meeting on 10.08.21.
High Weald Walking Festival
The High Weald AONB Partnership are running their Walking Festival from 11th-19th September this year.
They are running a booking system using Eventbrite – but all walks are fee.
Below are a few highlights to whet your appetite:
- High Weald Dark Skies Walk – a leisurely walk to enjoy the stars across the High Weald with a Dark Skies story.
- WealdWay 40th Anniversary Walk – a circular walk using the WealdWay and Tunbridge Well Circular, visiting the village of Spelhurst for lunch.
- Full Steam ahead at Horsted Keynes – recapture the golden age of steam on this walk beside the Bluebell Railway and through fields and Woods.
Click on this link to see the full programme and more information
Agenda for the MPC meeting on 13.07.21
Click on the link below to see the agenda for the Mountfield Parish Council Meeting on 13.07.21, to start at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall.
Mountfield Village Hall – Annual Meeting 20.07.21 at 7pm
This is the annual forum for trustees (the committee members), helpers, local people and potential hirers to discuss how best the hall can cater for the needs of the local community.
There are exciting plans in hand for upgrading the large screen AV system, the arrival of 145Mbps high-speed broadband and an automated online booking system.
Coming along doesn’t mean you get roped into anything – unless you want to! Ideas and support are just as important to the running of this community resource.
And remember, the hall is open for business and bookings are FREE for events prior to 31st March 2022.
Please come along and share the adventure.
Any enquiries to Steve Smith (Chairman)
07895 463231
Mountfield Village Hall – Annual Meeting 20.07.21 at 7pm
This is the annual forum for trustees (the committee members), helpers, local people and potential hirers’ to discuss how best the hall can cater for the needs of the local community.
There are exciting plans in hand for upgrading the large screen AV system, the arrival of 145Mbps high-speed broadband and an automated online booking system.
And remember, the hall is open for business and bookings are FREE for events prior to 31st March 2022.
Please come along and share the adventure.
Any enquiries to Steve Smith (Chairman)
07895 463231
Planning applications for Mountfield
RR/2021/1018/PN3 Millham, Mountfield Lane
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from offices (Class B1(a)) to a dwelling house (Class C3).
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/2021/698/P Baldwins Farm, Mountfield Lane
Section 73A retrospective planning consent to vary the details for refurbishment of the existing dwelling.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/2021/699/L Baldwins Farm, Mountfield Lane
Listed building consent for above.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/853/CM British Gypsum (ESCC application)
Installation and operation of a sustainable leachate treatment system and integral solar PV.
Click here to see full details on the ESCC planning website
RR/2021/1483/CM British Gypsum (as above, like MPC – RDC are a statutory consultee.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
These planning application will be on the agenda (to follow shortly) at the MPC meeting on 13.07.21.
Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme
This opens in July 2021 and through the programme farmers and land managers can be supported to carry out projects that:
- support nature recovery
- mitigate the impacts of climate change
- provide opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and understand the landscape and cultural heritage
- support nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses
This is a programme of funding for one-off projects covering these areas of work, not an agri-environment scheme.
The programme is part of Defra’s Agricultural Transition Plan. It has been developed by Defra with the support of the AONB and National Park staff from across the country.
Vacancy for a Mountfield Parish Councillor
As you all probably know, John Snuggs has resigned from MPC and it is now legal for us to advertise for another councillor.
The application form is attached below and the deadline for responses is 4pm on Wednesday 7th July 2021 (preferably by email to me – clerk@mountfield.org.uk – or by post to my address, this on on the application form.
If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me, either by phone – 01424 838414 or on my email above.
We hope to co-opt our new councillor at our meeting on Tuesday 13th July.
Cleaning up after your dog!
Unfortunately we have had many complaints about people not cleaning their dog’s mess. There seems to be a serial offender who leaves the mess along Church Lane near the junction of Hoath Hill, leaving the residents to clean this up.
This is really anti-social behaviour and affects all in Mountfield who take a real pride in their village.
Poo bags are cheap and most dog owners (including me) have a couple or three in their pockets and take the mess home to dispose of ourselves.
Please take note and keep Mountfield beautiful.
Irene – Parish Clerk