27 October 2015
Andy Boddington writes: Last week, the government published the Housing and Planning Bill.
This is a centralising bill taking decision-making from local councils to ensure the government’s ambitions of more housing and greater house ownership are met.
Fifty members and friends of CPRE Sussex gathered in Billingshurst on October 24 2015 to thrash out the focus for the Branch’s work for the next few years, leading up to CPRE’s centenary in 2026.
CPRE Sussex has several district groups.
Adur & Worthing
Arun
Brighton & Hove
Chichester South
Horsham & Crawley
Lewes
Mid-SussexNational Park (Chichester North)
Rother & Hastings
Wealden North
Wealden South
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The Annual General Meeting of the Lewes District was held on Saturday 10 October in Cooksbridge. The meeting was well attended by CPRE members. Following Professor Critchley's re-election as Chairman, Maria Caulfield - MP for Lewes (also pictured) spoke about her interest in farming and supporting rural communities against the threat of inappropriate development. Mr Ian Everest gave a very interesting presentation about Southdown Shepherds.
Letter published by the West Sussex County Times 15 October 2015
Sir,
Inspector approves Horsham District Planning Framework (HDPF) and confirms that his interim target of 800 houses per year is subject to review and further increase
Horsham District's interim housing target opens door to developers
Written by Roger F Smith
Letter published by the West Sussex County Times 15 October 2015
Sir,
Inspector approves Horsham District Planning Framework (HDPF) and confirms that his interim target of 800 houses per year is subject to review and further increase
Letter to the West Sussex County Times, 21 September 2015.
Letter: Horsham District policies for rural housing development technically "unsound"
Written by Roger F SmithLetter to the West Sussex County Times, 21 September 2015.
