Allotments update September 2021
As a result of the improved design we are happy to announce we will have a few more plots available. Please contact the clerk to submit an expression of interest should you wish to be added to the list.
Category: Planning Updates
Housing proposal south of Furze Common Road – meeting on 8 March
As many residents will already be aware, a proposal has been submitted to HDC planners (DC/22/0080) to build 30 new houses in a field to the south of Furze Common Road. Thakeham Parish Council’s response to this scheme will be agreed at a public meeting
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HDC July 21 Local Plan: Thakeham objects strongly
UPDATE 29/7/21: HDC withdrew the version of their Local Plan that was due to come to the 28 July meeting mentioned above, as they were advised that it no longer met expectations in the recently-updated national planning framework relating to a ’30-year forward vision’ for
West Sussex Transport Review
West Sussex County Council are reviewing the West Sussex Transport Plan (WSTP) to update the County Council’s approach to investment in, and management of, the transport network for the period of 2022-2036. Transport affects every aspect of our lives including how we work, socialise, access
25 New Houses proposed at Rushfields Nursery
Residents are asked to note that the formal application for development of this site on High Bar Lane has now been submitted. Full papers are available via the HDC planning portal link below. DC/20/2577 Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 25 residential dwellings including
Woodpecker/Falconers Farm
This post seeks to clarify the position relating to the issues raised in recent social media exchanges relating to the Woodpecker Farm planning compliance situation. The details of the planning background to this case are appended below. The Neighbourhood Planning Committee meeting of Monday 28
PC welcomes new plans for Listed First School building
The Parish Council has welcomed the latest revised redevelopment scheme for this important but increasingly dilapidated listed building. The scheme now features residential conversion for the main house to a single dwelling, as well as similar conversion of the ancillary hall structure. Details of the
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Abingworth Phase 3 updated plans
On 21st April Horsham District Council’s planning committee (south) voted narrowly in favour of approving the developer’s latest Abingworth Phase 3 plans, overruling the Parish’s strong objection to the proposal to increase the house numbers from 25 to 75. We must now look ahead to
‘Meadow Stores’ opens tomorrow Wed 22 April
We know that local residents will be delighted to learn that the new ‘Meadows Stores’ shop at the Abingworth development will open at 8.30am tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd April). After many delays and the challenges of fitting-out the shop during the current CV-19 situation, shop owner
HDC Local Plan: Thakeham PC response
Further to our previous post which set out the background and general lines of response to this important consultation, the Parish Council has now submitted its response to the Horsham District Council’s draft Local Plan, which can be read and downloaded below. Our response involves