1.     On 3rd Feb a Stop Notice lasting 28 days was issued by Mid Sussex District Council because the developer has not complied with certain conditions prior to commencing work. Barratts have just stated that they will remove construction equipment from the site (unfortunately only for the time being) – so beware!

2.     Construction documents from Barratts have been forwarded to the Society by by the MSDC Planning Officer. Barratts say they prefer access to be via Brushes Lane and Dukes Road, to avoid parked cars, pavement over-run and low overhead cables in other roads. We will be responding to these documents.

3.     Barratts have made a Planning Application for permission to “reprofile” land at Beggars Grove Field. They claim that this would reduce lorry traffic in local roads. This application is being assessed by the Society, and comments are due by 26th Feb. The application number is 10/00235/FUL and the documents may be found on MSDC’s Public Access web site.

4.     The Society is watching out for any move to establish parking restrictions in roads to or from Newton Road.