There was a victory for common sense in August when a Planning Committee refused permission for this scheme. A successful outcome at the MSDC planning meeting, with the Planning Committee refusing permission for the Tavistock site, turning down the application by a majority vote of 7 – 2. It recognised that the urban design of these blocks of flats was totally inappropriate in a village setting.

The proposal, comprising 34 flats and four “town houses”, was an urban concept entirely out of keeping with the rest of Lindfield’s built environment. An appeal is of course possible. In March 2021 an appeal was lodged, The Society’s full objection was taken into account. The Society submitted a further representation to emphasise the strength of local feeling against the proposal.