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RR/2026/1180/FULL – Willingford Farm, South Lane
Demolition, conversion and extension of existing agricultural buildings into a single dwelling, with associated amenity and parking.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Deadline for comments is 27.10.26
Dallington Parish Council have changed their suffixes from .org.uk to .gov.uk
This is due to pressure from Central Government for all public authorities to use .gov.uk
All our emails now have the suffix .gov.uk – see the Who We Are Page.
The domain name – dallington.org.uk expires on 25.11.26 and until then there will be redirects to emails and our website if you forget to use the new suffix.
The company handling our emails and website is now Uniserve (based in Whatlington) and we are very pleased with the level of service and support they are providing.
Our website address is now – https://dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk or www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
If you have any questions please contact me at –
clerk@dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Irene – Parish Clerk
Just testing, no replies needed.
Irene
AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 29th SEPTEMBER 2026, TO BE HELD IN DALLINGTON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 5th September in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm
Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend
Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)
01424 838414
24th September 2026
To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.
5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren
5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public regarding matters on this agenda.
6.1 To consider a full inventory of the pavilion and container contents. This is for insurance and replacement purposes.
6.2 To consider an informal creative event at the field – this year’s theme is “Make a Mark.”
(COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)
6.3 Legionella Assessment for the pavilion. For Members to consider if this is necessary.
To discuss any progress made and to consider the next actions.
The full transition is in progress, the Clerk to brief on status. (CLERK)
The DPC Data Audit has been approved by resolution (22.07.26) and GDPR training has been arranged for Members and the Clerk.
10.1 Planning application for consideration:
Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, comprising a two-storey rear extension, the formation of a first-floor balcony, widening of the existing site entrance, construction of a swimming pool with ancillary plant/changing room.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
11.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
12.1 DPC continue to monitor the situation at the Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)
12.2 A resident has reported a blocked drain at Woods Corner; this causes water to hit the house and is causing damage. ESCC Highways say the drain is not blocked.
12.3 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.
13.1 Bank balances at 31.08.26
13.2 To approve the following payments:
* already paid
13.2 To sign the UT bank mandate for Councillor Gray-Smith’s full authorisation.
Every October, the Campaign for Drawing organise a national Big Draw Festival to encourage more people to enjoy being creative.
This year’s theme is Make a Mark and we thought this would be an ideal opportunity to invite Dallington residents of all ages to visit the Recreation Ground (also known as the Sugar Loaf Field) to have some fun and think about how you would like to make more use of the field and pavilion.
The pavilion will be open all day from 11am – 4pm with a range of resources and activities for adults and children, including hedgerow collages and prints, landscape pictures, and lots of other ways to make your mark to communicate the improvements you’d like to see on the field.
We are so lucky to have this community resource but it needs to be more widely known and used. Its height above sea level makes it ideal for stargazing and radio activities as well as offering wonderful views towards the coast. It has good car parking and a hedge all the way round ( ideal for blackberry picking and nature trails) and a large field for all kinds of games. More information at https://www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/local-information/recreation-ground-sugar-loaf-field/
Refreshments will be available and if the weather is good you are very welcome to bring a picnic. We hope to see you there.
And finally… We have recently registered Dallington Village Hall for donations via Easyfundraising. Every time you make a purchase from one of over 8000 retailers (including major supermarkets and other well-known names) they give a small donation to us, without costing you anything.
Just go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dallington-old-school-village-hall/ and register as a supporter.
Have you seen the Milky Way in the night sky above Dallington?
Will it still be possible to show your grandchildren the Milky Way in a decade’s time?
We’ve some of the darkest skies in Sussex – we ought to celebrate them and ensure we keep them into the future. On Saturday October 24th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm with the support of Dallington Parish Council and High Weald National Landscape, we’re holding a family-friendly Dark Skies afternoon at Dallington Village Hall for all residents.
Come along and learn how our dark skies are under threat, how this affects more than just our views of the stars, and how managing the threats can bring both health and commercial benefits.
David Field of the High Weald Dark Sky Community, Tree Warden Doug Edworthy, and volunteers from nearby villages will be on hand to explain how High Weald parishes are becoming certified as Dark Sky Communities and inviting Dallington to become one too.
Come along, have some refreshments and chat with like-minded people who value our dark skies and find out what you can do to keep our skies starry.
(Posted on behalf of David Wilson)
If you are not sure what the RAYNET project is all about,
you can read about it in this recent update at
https://www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/raynet-dallington-project-update-summer-2026/
Apologies for late post – but have just been told that two Members are ill, so we will not be quorate and will have to cancel tonight’s meeting.
Will arrange another meeting soonest
Irene – Parish Clerk
AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 15th SEPTEMBER 2026, TO BE HELD IN DALLINGTON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 5th September in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm
Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend
Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)
01424 838414
To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.
5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren
5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public regarding matters on this agenda.
6.1 To consider a full inventory of the pavilion and container contents. This is for insurance and replacement purposes.
6.2 To consider an informal creative event at the field – this year’s theme is “Make a Mark.”
(COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)
6.3 Legionella Assessment for the pavilion. For Members to consider if this is necessary.
To discuss any progress made and to consider the next actions.
The full transition is in progress, the Clerk to brief on status. (CLERK)
The DPC Data Audit has been approved by resolution (22.07.26) and GDPR training has been arranged for Members and the Clerk.
10.1 Planning application for consideration:
Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, comprising a two-storey rear extension, the formation of a first-floor balcony, widening of the existing site entrance, construction of a swimming pool with ancillary plant/changing room.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
11.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
12.1 DPC continue to monitor the situation at the Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)
12.2 A resident has reported a blocked drain at Woods Corner; this causes water to hit the house and is causing damage. ESCC Highways say the drain is not blocked.
12.3 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.
13.1 Bank balances at 31.08.26
13.2 To approve the following payments:
* already paid
13.2 To sign the UT bank mandate for Councillor Gray-Smith’s full authorisation.