District News
West Sussex County Council ignores environmental concerns and grants approval for oil exploration at Broadford Bridge
Written by Roger F SmithDespite a strong objection from CPRE Sussex, WSCC today (12th September) approved an application by KOGL for an extension to oil exploration at Broadford Bridge, West Chiltington Parish, Horsham District.. Dr Roger Smith spoke at the hearing - his speech is below.
The proposed Mid Sussex District Plan 2014 - 2031: An update August 2017
Written by Michael BrownMid Sussex's new District Plan has at last got through its public examination phase and taken a significant step forward towards implementation. CPRE Sussex took an active part throughout the 9 months of the public examination period, pressing the case for a more appropriate balance to be drawn between the drive for new housing and the District’s special environmental and landscape character. We found ourselves fighting not only the developers but sadly also the Council.
Despite the hot weather, last Friday (23 June 2017) residents from across Arun came to a packed village hall to talk about concerns over modifications to the Arun Local Plan.
Letter: Viability test heavily weighted in favour of developers
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex Gazette, 21 June 2017
Sir,
Viability test heavily weighted in favour of developers
The public examination of the draft District Plan prepared by Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) rumbles on with a further two days of hearings on housing-related matters convened for late July.
Consultation on the Horsham Incinerator Extended – have your say…
Written by Kia Trainor
Britaniacrest Recycling Ltd has submitted further information about its proposed incinerator at the Former Wealden Brickworks, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham to West Sussex County Council. You can comment on this information until Thursday 29 June. To view the application go to the WSCC website: www.westsussex.gov.uk/planning, and search for application number WSCC/062/16/NH - Former Wealden Brickworks, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4QD or visit County Hall, Chichester PO19 1RG or Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RL. Viewings should be arranged in advance to ensure that planning files and officer support where necessary, are readily available.
