We reported that developers were attempting to build on open spaces within the Welkin. The proposals (applications DM/22/1890 and DM/22/1893) failed to recognise that green and open spaces form an integral part of the Welkin’s design. This could have created a precedent for importing urban blight into the heart of the village and we urged […]
Blocks of flats on Tavistock and Summerhill School site – UPDATE Sept 2022: new application awaited!
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 […]
Fairfax the developers withdrew their application for 725 homes in 2020. This is likely to be a tactical withdrawal only, given the potential profits from a scheme of this size. We can expect the developers to continue their efforts to have the golf course added to the District Council’s list of approved sites for development. […]
Gladman Developments appeal: land off Scamps Hill, Lindfield (DM/24/0446) PINS Ref: APP/D3830/W/24/3350075 MSDC ref: AP/24/0044 The Lindfield Society objects strongly to this appeal, for the reasons stated in our submissionof 14 March 2024 opposing the original application (DM/24/0044). Moreover, the appellants’statement of case contains weaknesses that further undermine their position. The main failings of […]
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Sep, 2024
We reported that developers were attempting to build on open spaces within the Welkin. The proposals (applications DM/22/1890 and DM/22/1893) failed to recognise that green and open spaces form an integral part of the Welkin’s design. This could have created a precedent for importing urban blight into the heart of the village and we urged […]
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26th
Sep, 2024
Blocks of flats on Tavistock and Summerhill School site – UPDATE Sept 2022: new application awaited!
Blocks of flats on Tavistock and Summerhill School site – UPDATE Sept 2022: new application awaited!
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 […]
26th
26th
Sep, 2024
Fairfax the developers withdrew their application for 725 homes in 2020. This is likely to be a tactical withdrawal only, given the potential profits from a scheme of this size. We can expect the developers to continue their efforts to have the golf course added to the District Council’s list of approved sites for development. […]
