Local Liberal Democrat County Councillor Colin Wilsdon welcomed the announcement of the go ahead for a South Downs National Park after a long campaign in favour of the move that will protect this significant local landscape and promote tourism in the area.  This was despite opposition from local Conservatives who continue to call it the […]

A planning application has been submitted to build a new non-food retail store and garden centre (expected to be for a Homebase) next to the Triangle Leisure Centre. Details can be seen on the Mid Sussex District Council website at http://dc.midsussex.gov.uk/PublicAccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_detailview.aspx?caseno=KFF0HMKT7O000 See also the previous article for concerns about this possible use for the site […]

The awaited application by Thornfield Properties for part of the Triangle site for development as a possible Homebase store raises a number of strategic concerns that would need to be addressed by any application. We want a strong and vibrant town centre shopping scene for Burgess Hill, and any major development on the edge of […]