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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.
RR/2024198/P
London Road (A2100) – land west of Mountfield TN32 5LX
Change of use of land for installation of 4no. 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.
Deadline for comments is 05.03.24.
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 12.03.24.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 16th JANUARY 2024
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 16th January 2024, at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall.
Members 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 838414/07711224150
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.
6.1 To approve by resolution the draft revenue budget for 2024-25.
6.2 To approve by resolution to amount of the precept for 2024-25.
For Councillor Purdie to brief all on the current situation. (Councillor Purdie)
To consider the recent grant request from Battle Area Community Transport.
Councillor Whines to brief on the work done so far. (Councillor Whines)
To discuss and agreed the latest draft. (Chair)
Councillor Farhall to brief on the work done so far. (Councillor Farhall)
The Clerk to inform Members of the current situation. (Clerk)
To agree the location of a defibrillator to benefit the residents of Eatenden Lane.
To consider MPC’s response to this consultation.
16.1 No planning applications for consideration.
16.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
17.1 No Mountfield items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
17.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
To discuss any highways/RoW matters.
19.1 Bank balances at 31.12.23:
19.2 To approve the following payments:
* Already paid.
19.3 To approve the 3rd quarter accounts at 31.12.23 as presented by the Clerk.
Pursuant to Section 1((2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, to resolve
that the public and press be excluded from consideration of item 20., as it may include contractual information.
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATION
RR/867/CMNM/1 – British Gypsum
Non-material amendment to vary Condition 4 of planning permission RR/867/CM to remove the date specific time for the importation of gypsum by road.
Comments should be made directly to ESCC Planning at
Click on this link to see full details on the ESCC planning website
Deadline for comments is 19.12.23
The annual Dallington Winter Solstice Event will take place at Dallington Recreation Ground on Friday 22nd December 2023, starting at 6.30pm and we will light the beacon at 7.00pm (weather permitting).
There will be refreshments – mulled wine (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, soft drinks, baked potatoes and sausages – yum. Vegetarians will also be catered for.
Come along and join us, meet up with friends and start the Christmas Celebrations off. Children are very welcome.
AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 14th NOVEMBER 2023
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 14th November 2023, at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall
Members 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 Members regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.
To consider the following:
The Mountfield Estate has given permission for clearance so new fencing can be installed. Quotes cannot be obtained until the foliage clearance is completed.
(Councillor Hardy to update)
8. Highways England/John’s Cross speed limits
To consider the current situation and actions to be taken.
(Councillor Purdie to update)
To discuss this further and agree any amendments.
(Councillor Farhall to brief)
To discuss the use of the Village Hall during emergencies.
(Councillor Whines to brief)
To decide on whether to commission a Housing Needs Survey for Mountfield.
(Councillor Farhall to brief)
To discuss/resolve the change of MPC’s current domain name and email suffixes to .gov.uk
To agree the standard of service Mountfield requires for 2024.
To consider the purchase/installation/location of another defibrillator to benefit the residents of Eatenden Lane, as residents have requested.
16.1 Planning applications for consideration:
Formation of vehicular access to existing cottages with shared parking and off-road turning area.
Partial reconstruction of the rear wall and repairs to the Piggeries and Chicken House at Ittington Manor.
16.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
17.1 No Mountfield items on RDC’s latest enforcement list.
17.2 Concerns over removal of hedge and erection of brick wall at The Barn, Eatenden Lane.
17.3 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
18.1 Bank balances at 31.10.23
18.2 To approve the following payments:
18.3 To approve the 2nd quarter accounts at 30.09.23 as presented by the Clerk.
RR/2023/2090/L (listed building consent)
Ittington Manor Farm, London Road
Partial reconstruction of the rear wall and repairs to the Piggeries and Chicken House at Ittington Manor.
Deadline for comments is 24.11.23.
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 14.11.23.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/2023/2053/P – 1&2 Old World Cottages, Vinehall Road
Formation of vehicular access to existing cottages with shared parking and off-road turning area (Retrospective).
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Deadline for comments is 03.11.23.
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 14.11.23.
MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Our new parish councillor could be you!
Are you passionate about your community?
Do you want to help create long-lasting change?
Do you have ideas for the council to consider?
Would you like to join a team dedicated to ensuring that Mountfield remains an attractive place to live, work and study?
If this is you, then we have found each other!
Following the 2023 Local Council Election – and co-options in May – there is still a vacancy to be filled on the Council by co-option.
No special qualification is required to be a councillor. Parish councils work best if they comprise those drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Training is provided to new councillors to help them understand the responsibilities of the role.
If you think you’d like to join the Parish Council – or would like to know more – please get in touch with our Clerk, Irene (clerk@mountfield.org.uk 01424 838414/07711 224150) who is happy to chat with you about what’s involved.
www.mountfield.org.uk
AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 12th SEPTEMBER 2023
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 12th September 2023, at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall
Members 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 838414/07711224150
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 from members of the public on items on this agenda.
To consider the grant request from Mountfield Village Hall Committee for the sum of £3,000.00, for the purchase of a second-hand shipping container.
To consider and finalise the type and scope of fencing required, clearance costs and permissions.
To consider MPC’s response to the following consultations:
To consider and finalise the draft produced by the Chair and its implications.
To discuss the co-option process which has already started.
To discuss MPC commissioning a Housing Needs Survey for Mountfield.
To discuss the change of MPC’s current domain name and email suffixes to .gov.uk
14. Planning
14.1 Planning applications for discussion
Erection of stable building to replace existing individual buildings.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Replacement garage building with room in roof.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
14.2 MPC planning comments made under delegated authority.
14.3 Any other planning matters for discussion.
15.1 RR/2023/1593/P Park Pale Meadow.
15.2 No Mountfield items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
15.3 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
16.1 A21, National Highways increased speed limits issue.
16.2 The recent disastrous verge cutting by East Sussex Highways.
16.3 East Sussex Highways response to landowner’s recent digging to avoid flooding on the A2100.
16.4 Any other highways/RoW matters for discussion.
17.1 Bank balances are 31.08.23
17.2 Payments for approval:
* Already paid
Pursuant to Section 1((2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, to resolve
that the public and press be excluded from consideration of item 20., as it may include legal and staff information.