Consultations

Consultation Details

The role of the District Plan is to say broadly what, where, when and how development will take place in Mid Sussex over the next 17 years. The Plan aims to encourage the local economy and helps to promote the health and vitality of Mid Sussex towns and village centres. It seeks to ensure the Council has planning policies in place that will protect the distinctive characters of its towns and villages as well as the beautiful countryside across the District. Whilst the overall strategy of the Plan has not changed from the 2013 District Plan, we want to give residents and other interested parties an opportunity to comment on the updated wording of the text and policies.

Consultation Details

Mid Sussex District Council is consulting on its Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule.

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a system of planning charges that Local Authorities can levy on new building projects to increase the amount of money available for community facilities such as schools, community services, sports and leisure facilities. The charges applied to new development are contained in a document called a Charging Schedule which is now being consulted on in its ‘preliminary draft’ form.

The proposed rates in the Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule would significantly increase the amount of funding available for infrastructure improvements, compared to the current system of Section 106 planning obligation agreements. This will help to ensure delivery of sustainable communities and that new development is accompanied by necessary infrastructure provision and funding.

The Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule sets out the Council’s initial proposals for the Levy for public consultation. The Council will take into account the comments it receives when firming up its proposals for the Draft Charging Schedule. The Draft Charging Schedule will be subject to a further stage of consultation and examination before it can be introduced.

Consultation Details

Mid Sussex District Council has launched a public consultation to ask local people what they think about the location of CCTV cameras in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath.

There are 24 CCTV cameras currently in operation in the three Mid Sussex towns. Monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Sussex Police, they play a vital role in helping to prevent crime and disorder, reducing the fear of crime and increasing public safety for both residents and visitors.

The existing CCTV cameras are in need of upgrading and Mid Sussex District Council, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath Town Councils are considering the introduction of four additional CCTV cameras.

Mid Sussex District Council is now seeking the views of residents on the positions of the new and existing cameras, to make sure they are reinstalled where they are needed most.

Consultation Details

Who is to be involved?

The public consultation is open to all who are interested. A number of groups will be directly informed and asked for their view. These are:

• Local Authorities that border Mid Sussex District Council
• West Sussex County Council
• The Members of the Council
• Parish and Town Councils
• Sussex Police
• The Members of Parliament for the District
• Social Services Child Protection Office
• Organisations representing local businesses
• Members of the public via the Council’s web site, the local libraries and help points
• HM Customs and Excise
• Gamblers Anonymous

Elected District Councillors will be involved throughout the process through:

• The Licensing Committee
• Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community– (any District Councillor not sitting on the committee can attend)

To be added to our database of groups contact Licensing@midsussex.gov.uk or phone (01444) 477419. All information received will be treated in accordance with Data Protection Legislation.

Why people are being involved?

The Gambling Act 2005 Section 349 requires the Mid Sussex District Council to publish a policy (known as The Statement of Principles Gambling Act 2005) concerning the exercise of its functions under the Act. It was first published in January 2007and is subject to a three yearly review.

Accordingly the last policy published in January 2013 is due for renewal in January 2016

The policy has been drafted after discussions between the Licensing Committee, Licensing Team, Legal Services The policy is legislation based (Gambling Act 2005).

When will people be involved?

• Public consultation on proposed changes – scheduled September/October 2015 There will be a public consultation period on the proposed changes scheduled for eight weeks during September and October 2015.
• Outcomes of Consultation – the findings of the consultation exercise will be considered by the Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community in November 2015
• Full Council – scheduled December 2015 It is anticipated that the policy will be presented for agreement by Full Council in December 2015.

How people will be involved?

The consultation will be open to all and we will seek to inform and receive comment from the licensing trade, the public and enforcement agencies. We will:

• Provide details and documentation on the Council’s website
• Letters or emails will be sent to all the other organisations listed in section 1 above.
• Provide copies of the documentation in local libraries and Town Council Offices

Representations can be made in writing to:

The Licensing Team
Mid Sussex District Council
Oaklands Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 1ss or

by email to licensing@midsussex.gov.uk

What happens to the results?

The results from this consultation will be considered as part of the report to the Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community in November 2015.

This report will be published on the Council website.

Who is running the exercise?

Mid Sussex District Council Licensing Team

Contact Licensing@midsussex.gov.uk or phone (01444) 477419.

Consultation Details

Amendment to current Taxi Licensing Policy -Requiring new applicants for Taxi and Private Hire drivers licences to be able to communicate effectively with their customers using the English Language.

Who is to be involved?

The public consultation is open to all who are interested. A number of groups will be directly informed and asked for their view. These are:

• Local Authorities that border Mid Sussex District Council
• West Sussex County Council
• The Members of the Council
• The hackney carriage and private hire trade licensed by the Council
• Parish and Town Councils
• Sussex Police
• The Members of Parliament for the District
• Social Services Child Protection Office
• DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)
• Local Bus and Rail operators
• Organisations representing local businesses
• Members of the public via the Council’s web site, the local libraries and help points
• Age UK
• Women’s Institute
• Fawcett Society
• Local disability groups

Elected District Councillors will be involved throughout the process through:

• The Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community – (any District Councillor not sitting on the committee can attend)
• Full Council (consists of all District Councillors)
• Councillors can respond during the public consultation period.

To be added to our database of groups contact licensing@midsussex.gov.uk or phone 01444-477419. All information received will be treated in accordance with Data Protection

Why people are being involved?

Mid Sussex District Council introduced a Taxi Licensing Policy on 1st October 2012. It was reviewed and updated on 1st December 2015.

The Council intend to add conditions to drivers licences that all new applicants for a Taxi Drivers Licence and Private Hire Drivers Licence are able to communicate effectively in the English Language.

Applicants without a recognised qualification in English will be required at their own cost to pass an English Language test. The test will be conducted by an approved contractor.

In addition, currently licensed drivers appearing before a Licensing Committee whose command of the English language is not effective may, at the request of the Committee be required to undergo an English Language test.

The draft amendment was reviewed by the Scrutiny Committee and Leisure and Community on the 9th February 2016.

When people will be involved?

• Public consultation on amendment to the Taxi Licensing Policy – scheduled February-April 2016 (for eight-weeks). There will be a public consultation for eight weeks between February and April on the draft amendment once it is approved by the Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community.
• Amendments after the public consultation – April-June 2016. A final draft, taking into account amendments from the consultation, will be presented to the Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community for their approval before final approval by Full Council.
• Final Statement agreed for adoption – scheduled June 2016. It is anticipated that the Taxi Licensing Policy will be presented to Council in June 2016 for adoption on the 25th June 2016

Further details of the timetable are available at www.midsussex.gov.uk/sci

How people will be involved?

The consultation will be open to all and we will seek to inform and receive comment from the widest possible range of the community. We will:

• Provide details and documentation on the Council’s website.
• Provide hard copies of the document for consultation in the following places:
  • Libraries;
  • Help points;
  • District Council office
  • Letters or emails will be sent to all organisations listed in section 1 above.

What happens to the results?

The results from this consultation will be considered as part of the report to the Scrutiny Committee for Leisure and Community on 20th May 2016.

This report will be published on the Council website.
Who is running the exercise?

Mid Sussex District Council Licensing Team

Contact licensing@midsussex.gov.uk phone 01444-477419.

Consultation Details

We will soon be taking away the small climbing frame and springy bikes and replacing them with new equipment at the play area on Sussex Way open space near Bretton.

We aim to make it more inclusive for all small children and their families. We will provide a wheelchair accessible roundabout, a sensory path, and face to face swing on the existing swing frame. We also want your views on the main piece of equipment.

More details can be found on our Playground page.

Consultation Details

This consultation is open: from midday on the 3/7/17 to midday 14/8/17. Representations should be made by 14/08/17. Representations received after midday on that date will not be considered as part of the consultation process.

About this consultation

Notice is given that Mid Sussex District Council (the Council) in exercising their power under the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 Sections 59-79 propose to make PSPOs.

Currently the Council operate dog control matters under their Dog Control Orders (DCO). The Council are now seeking to change these DCOs to PSPOs.

New sites the Council now own will also be designated under the PSPOs.  Extra sites have been designated for maximum number of dogs following the previous trial at Bedelands Nature Reserve.  These sites include some of our nature reserves and several larger recreation grounds.  All site designations can be seen in Schedule 1 – Dog Fouling, Schedule 2 – Dog Exclusion, Schedule 3 – Dogs on lead by direction, Schedule 4 – Maximum number of dogs. 

As part of the introduction of the PSPOs we are seeking your views and the Council wishes to hear from people from within the District on the proposed draft PSPOs.

The PSPOs will cover:

Fouling of Land by Dogs

• Requires people having charge and control of dogs to remove dog faeces and this applies to any land which is open to the air and to which the public have access. MSDC sites which are covered can be seen in Schedule 1.

Dogs Exclusion

• Excludes dogs from:

Enclosed children’s play areas, any other fenced recreational areas, such as tennis courts, bowling greens, skate parks and multi activity areas owned by MSDC. Areas of MSDC sites which are covered can be seen in Schedule 2.

Dogs on Leads by Direction

• Requires people having charge and control of dogs to put their dogs on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer. This applies to MSDC owned land on which formal sports or community events regularly take place, and all designated nature reserves where a dog is considered to be out of control or causing alarm and distress.  MSDC sites which are covered can be seen in Schedule 3.

Dogs (Specified maximum)

• Specifies a maximum number of dogs (6) that can be taken onto land by one person. This applies to some of MSDC’s nature reserves, adjoining land and several larger recreation grounds which can be found in schedule 4. 

If any of the conditions of the Orders are breached a Fixed Penalty Notice of £75 can be issued and failure to pay may lead to prosecution and being liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding Level 3 (currently £1000) on the standard scale. The Orders will have effect for three years (less I days) from the date they are made.

The Council seeks to promote responsible dog ownership and believes these proposed Orders will address the anti-social behaviour of some dog owners which has a detrimental effect on the quality of life for the residents of Mid Sussex.

The Council receives a number of complaints each year related to dog issues and these PSPOs seek to ensure that everyone using public open spaces can enjoy the facilities on offer safely, including dog owners.

Hard copies of the documents may be inspected throughout the consultation period at the following address

Mid Sussex District Council,
Oaklands Campus,
Oaklands Road,
Haywards Heath,
RH16 1SS

Consultation Details

Together with Lewes District Council, Mid Sussex District Council are planning to upgrade the play facilities at Worlds End Recreation Ground in Burgess Hill.

We would like to make this an inclusive facility available to all children whatever their ability.

We would like to find out what people would like us to do at the park to make it better.

Consultation Details

How To Respond

Responses must be received between Monday 2nd October and midnight on Monday 13th November. A Guidance Note was prepared to aid you when making a response.

• Email: LDFconsultation@midsussex.gov.uk

Consultation Information

The Mid Sussex District Plan was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate in August 2016. A Planning Inspector has held a number of Examination Hearings, the most recent being in July 2017. At these hearings the Inspector recommended that the Plan could proceed to adoption subject to a number of modifications. Details regarding the Hearings and documents submitted during the hearings can be found on the District Plan Examination page.

The Council is now undertaking a public consultation on the Main Modifications that are proposed. The Main Modifications are changes, additions or deletions required to make the plan ‘sound’ and have been prepared in liaison with the Planning Inspector during the course of the Examination. These are set out in the Schedule of Main Modifications.

The consultation will run from Monday 2nd October - Monday 13th November.

At this stage representations are only being sought on whether the Main Modifications to the Plan are sound and/or legally compliant. Comments may also be made on the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment.

If you made representations on the previous District Plan consultations, there is no need to resubmit them during this representation period as the Inspector has already considered these representations during the course of the Examination.

Other relevant documents for this consultation are can be found on the Examination Library page.

Consultation Details

The Council is currently consulting on the Draft Hurstpierpoint, Langton Lane and Hurst Wickham Conservation Areas Appraisal.

Mid Sussex District Council and the Hurstpierpoint Society have carried out an appraisal of the three conservation areas in Hurstpierpoint:

• Hurstpierpoint Conservation Area - designated in July 1972 and extended in 1989 and 1999
• Hurst Wickham Conservation Area - designated in January 1989
• Langton Lane Conservation Area - designated in February 1999

The Conservation Areas Appraisal:

1. describes the features of the conservation areas that should be protected;
2. suggests a number of proposed changes to the boundaries; and
3. sets out guidance for managing change within the conservation areas. 

The Draft Hurstpierpoint, Langton Lane and Hurst Wickham Conservation Areas Appraisal has been published for public consultation between Monday 16^th April 2018 and Tuesday 29^th May 2018.

Hurstpierpoint, Langton Lane and Hurst Wickham Conservation Areas Appraisal

Make a comment on the consultation

All comments must be received by midnight on Tuesday 29^th May 2018.

Comments can be submitted on the Consultation Response Form and sent:

Consultation Response Form

Consultation Response Form - Microsoft Word version

By email: ldfconsultation@midsussex.gov.uk

By post:

Planning Policy
Mid Sussex District Council
Oaklands
Oaklands Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1SS

Exhibition

An exhibition will be sited within the foyer of the

Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
Trinity Road
Hurstpierpoint
BN6 9UY

Exhibition display boards

Public meeting

A public meeting will be held on Monday 23rd April 2018 from 6.00pm to 8.30pm at:

The Conference Room
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
Trinity Road
Hurstpierpoint
BN6 9UY

The meeting will contain a brief exhibition of the main points. Council officers will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.