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Top 5 This Week

• Tweaks to approved 28-home site at Thakeham

  Land north of High Bar Lane, Thakeham · DC/25/2111

  Housing

  A non-material amendment to an already-approved scheme for 28 homes (DC/23/2152). The change relates to increased wall thicknesses (internal and external) as the build is finalised. The key question is whether it can be treated as “non-material”, rather than reopening the permission.

  Why it matters.

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• New antennas planned for Star Reservoir telecoms mast

  Star Reservoir, Comptons Brow Lane, Horsham · DC/25/2142

  Telecoms

  An equipment upgrade on an existing mast, adding two omni antennas and two LAN modems. Even where the principle of telecoms infrastructure is accepted, residents often focus on siting, visual impact, and whether the added kit changes the overall scale.

  Why it matters.

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• Antennas upgrade proposed at Bar Lane telecoms mast

  Telecommunications mast, Bar Lane, Southwater · DC/25/2143

  Telecoms

  Another proposal to add two omni antennas and supporting equipment to an existing mast. Submissions on these schemes tend to concentrate on appearance, the amount of additional equipment, and any nearby sensitive locations.

  Why it matters.

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• Five self-build homes proposed near Ifield

  Hilltop Cottages, The Mount, Ifield · DC/25/1954

  Rural Housing

  Plans to remove an existing barn building and replace it with five single-storey self-build/custom-build homes. New housing in a rural setting can raise questions about access, landscape impact, and whether the proposal meets countryside planning policies.

  Why it matters.

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• Permission in principle for new home at Winstons Farm

  Muttons Lane, Ashington · DC/25/2104

  Rural Housing

  A “permission in principle” application to demolish an existing stables building and build a single home on the same footprint. If granted, the detailed design would come later, but it would establish whether residential use is acceptable in principle at this location.

  Why it matters.

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