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Government planning legislation continues to pose the single greatest threat of over development for the entire southeast. A White Paper in the autumn of 2020 proposed removing the few protections that remain for communities targeted by speculative developers. Councils would have been compelled to identify land “zoned” for development, where applications would receive automatic approval. […]

Following consultation with our members and approval at our April AGM, the Society has modified its name from Lindfield Preservation Society to Lindfield Society. We hope that this formulation is more inclusive, encompassing our commitment to sensitive development and improvement as well as preservation. Conserving what makes Lindfield special remains of course our goal. Lindfield […]

Following consultation with members at the 2022 AGM, and with the Charity Commission, we will now be using the working name ‘Lindfield Society’. Members will however notice that our bank account to which payments are made retains the name ‘Lindfield Preservation Society’, which is still the official title according to our constitution. Planning matters: The […]

We have provided funding for the Monday Group to make improvements to the streamside path in the Scrase Valley nature reserve. The Monday Group is an organisation of volunteer workers who clear and maintain the rights of way in Sussex. They recently received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The renovated path will provide better […]

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2024 The Welkin: You may recall that developers have been attempting for some time to fill some of the Welkin’s green spaces with further housing. Following vigorous local opposition, Mid Sussex Council refused permission earlier in 2023. We are pleased to report that an appeal lodged against the council’s decision was rejected by […]

Thank you to all those members who attended the Society’s AGM on Tuesday 15th April at King Edward Hall. At that meeting the Society voted to amend its rules to include several changes ensuring continued alignment with the requirements of the Charity Commission. Those rules are attached to below for your review. Lindfield Society Rules […]

Presentation to the Planning Inspector hearing the appeal in relation to Mid Sussex DC planning appeal ref AP/24/0044. Planning Inspectorate ref: APP/D3830/W/24/3350075 – Land off Scamps Hill, Lindfield – John Dawson on behalf of The Lindfield Society Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak at this Inquiry. My name is John Dawson, I […]

Lindfield has endured several years of 32 tonne trucks passing through the High Street (B2028) and the Lewes Road (B2111) on outward and return trips. The situation has become intolerable and we have over 1200 signatures to a petition requiring action. The Lindfield Preservation Society is leading the campaign to reduce the number of Heavy […]