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RR/2024/556/P – Crowhurst Farm, Eatenden Lane
Proposed kiln drying facility.
Deadline for comments is 15.05.24
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC Annual Council Meeting on 14.05.24.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
As you know, the Mountfield Parish Assembly 2024 was held at Mountfield Heath School this year. It was well attended and a real treat for everyone to visit the school, meet Lindsey Jeffries (Executive Headteacher) and Sam Duggan (Assistant Head). They made us extremely welcome and the refreshments were first class.
It was an extremely enjoyable evening for all, the tour of the school was probably the highlight.
Residents had an opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns with their County, District and Parish Councillors, the points raised were:
* There were concerns about the amount of rubbish being dumped on the highways, most probably from passing and parked cars. MPC are looking to install a rubbish bin at the entrance the the Southern Water site at New Cross.
* There was serious concern about the proposed changes to the speed limits at John’s Cross, also the constant closures by Highways England. MPC, with others, are campaigning against the changes to speed limits.
* There is a mains leak opposite the property “Tunstall,” this will be reported to ESCC Highways.
* Richard Farhall (MPC) told the gathering that 2 more parish councillors are needed . Please contact Richard at – r.farhall@mountfield.org.uk or Irene at – clerk@mountfield.org.uk if you are interested.
* Details of the Rother Local Plan will be put up on this website.
Just a reminder – this year the Mountfield Parish Assembly 2024 will be held at Mountfield Heath School on 9th April 2024, starting at 7.30pm.
All are welcome, it is not a parish council meeting, but you will be able to ask questions of your County and District Councillors.
It is a friendly and informal occasion, light refreshments will be available and there is good parking.
We look forward to meeting you there.
PROGRAMME:
* Welcome – Lindsey Jeffries (Headteacher Mountfield Heath School)
* Welcome – Richard Farhall (Chair Mountfield Parish Council)
* A chance to ask questions/raise concerns to your County and District Councillors)
* A tour of the school
* Mix and mingle, catch up with old friends and meet new ones
This year the Mountfield Parish Assembly will be held at MOUNTFIELD HEATH SCHOOL. The Headmistress, Lindsey Jeffries, kindly offered to do this a few years ago, but COVID and lockdowns got in the way.
Richard Farhall and I visited the school last week and were more than impressed by education and care for the children and the dedication of the staff. This will the perfect opportunity for the Mountfield Community to re-visit the school, some of you may have had your primary education there, and see the invaluable work being done.
The Assembly is not a Parish Council Meeting, but there will be the opportunity to meet and ask questions of your County, District and Parish Council Members and the clubs and organisations in our Village. It is a time for Mountfield to get together, meet new friends and catch up with old ones.
It is an informal, friendly gathering, so please come along and join us, there will be wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee and nibbles – also plenty of parking.
We hope to see you all there on the 9th April at 7.30pm.
Please click on the link below to see the amended Notice of a Casual Vacancy
AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 12th MARCH 2024
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 12th March 2024, at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall.
Member of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)
St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414/07711 224150
To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.
5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor K. Field
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green
5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions/concerns from members of the public on matters on this agenda.
Councillor Purdie to brief all on the current situation. (Councillor Purdie)
To consider the arrangements for the Parish Assembly 2024, which will be held in April.
Councillor Whines to brief all on the work done so far. (Councillor Whines)
The Clerk to brief all on the current situation. (Clerk)
An exact location for the new defibrillator to serve the residents of Eatenden Lane is to be agreed, so the Clerk can contact British Gypsum for permission.
To discuss and agree/any amendments to the latest draft. (Chair)
The quotation from Littlewoods Fencing has been accepted and work should start on Wednesday 05.03.24 (lasting 4/5 days). The Clerk will publicize this via the MPC website and the playground will be closed for the duration of the works. (Clerk)
14.1 Planning applications for consideration:
Amendments to permission RR/2020/2245/P comprising internal reconfiguration, minor external changes, relocation of dwelling and garage and amendment to the application site area.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Change of use of land for the installation of 4 glamping pods, footpaths, permeable grass-grid track, parking and turning area, secure bicycle storage, recycling/refuse storage, package treatment plant, landscape enhancements and associated works.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Creation of an outdoor classroom to provide alternative learning accommodation.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
14.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
15.1 One Mountfield item on RDC’s latest enforcement list. Lodge Gate, land to the south.
Erection of structures and caravan on agricultural land, erection of barn for food storage and 2 small animal shelters. Application RR/2023/502/P on hold. RDC Enforcement to investigate further.
15.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
16.1The following issues have been reported to ESCC Highways.
16.2 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.
17.1 Bank balances at 29.02.24
17.2 To approve the following payments:
* Already paid
AGENDA FOR THE KING GEORGE’S FIELD MEETING
REGISTERED CHARITY NO.305282
SOLE TRUSTEE – MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
TRUSTEE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO A MEETNG OF THE KING GEORGE’S FIELD TRUST, TO BE HELD ON 12th MARCH 2024 AT 7.00pm IN MOUNTFIELD VILLAGE HALL
6th March 2024
Irene Marchant (Secretary/Treasurer)
St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414/07711224150
41. To review of previous year.
4.2 Matters arising:
The playground will be closed from Thursday 07.03.24 until Tuesday 12.03.24 for the installation of the new fencing.
I’ll post again when the playground is open.
RR/2024/289/P – Vinehall School, Vinehall Road
Creation of an outdoor classroom to provide alternative learning accommodation.
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC Full Council Meeting on 12.03.24.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/2024/146/P – Serenity, London Road (A2100)
Amendments to permission RR/2020/2245/P comprising internal reconfiguration, minor external changes, relocation of dwelling and amendment to the application site area.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Deadline for comments is 12.03.24
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 12.03.24.