POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 18^th March 2026 at 7pm.

Agenda

1)   Apologies for absence

2)   Minutes

3)   Matters Arising

4)   MSDC and WSCC

5)   Public Participation

6)   Expenditure for December 2025 and January 2026

7)   Planning applications
a) Punnyngs Folly The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ
SDNP/26/00512/CND The proposed amendments comprise a modest revision to the footprint of the approved infill extension and internal layout alterations. The principle of the development has already been established and the proposed changes do not materially alter the scale, height, massing, use, or overall design approach of the approved scheme.
b) Devils Dyke Car Park Devils Dyke Road Poynings BN1 8YJ
SDNP/26/00340/FUL Resurfacing and extension of an existing National Trust car park, including installation of two swing gates, installation of a height restriction barrier, installation of benches and cycle stands, and the relocation of ticket machines

c) Downmere Poynings Road Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AG
SDNP/26/00211/HOUS. Erection of single-storey boot room extension. As part of the works, areas of existing rendered walling will be replaced with brickwork. Additional associated works included.

d) Aviation House The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ
Ref. No: SDNP/25/04997/FUL. Conversion of existing building to 1no. live/work unit with ancillary office space (Class E), garage, light industrial use (Class E), and storage and distribution use (Class B8) (part retrospective)
e) The Royal Oak Inn The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ

Ref. SDNP/26/00806/LDP. Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) – Provision of a moveable structure required temporarily in connection with the public house known as The Royal Oak Inn.|

8)   Village Hall – Events, floor, windows. Update.

9)    Litter picking signs

10)  Bus stop update

11)  Community bus

12)  Roundabout

13)  Village party

14)  Insurance

15)  Car parking

16)  Items for next month’s Agenda

17)  Dates of next month’s Meeting

C Warburton
Clerk to the Council

Due to 2 councillors being away and another being unwell, there are not enough councillors to form a quorum for this evenings meeting.

As such, the meeting is cancelled and a new date will be agreed ASAP.

Kind regards,

Colin
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Colin Warburton
Clerk to Poynings Parish Council

The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 7pm.

Agenda

1) Apologies for absence

2) Minutes

3) Matters Arising

4) MSDC and WSCC

5) Public Participation

6) Expenditure for December 2025 and January 2026

7) Planning application
a) Punnyngs Folly The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ SDNP/26/00512/CND The proposed amendments comprise a modest revision to the footprint of the approved infill extension and internal layout alterations. The principle of the development has already been established and the proposed changes do not materially alter the scale, height, massing, use, or overall design approach of the approved scheme.
b) Devils Dyke Car Park Devils Dyke Road Poynings BN1 8YJ SDNP/26/00340/FUL Resurfacing and extension of an existing National Trust car park, including installation of two swing gates, installation of a height restriction barrier, installation of benches and cycle stands, and the relocation of ticket machines.
c) Downmere Poynings Road Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AG SDNP/26/00211/HOUS. Erection of single-storey boot room extension. As part of the works, areas of existing rendered walling will be replaced with brickwork. Additional associated works included.
d) Aviation House The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ Ref. No: SDNP/25/04997/FUL. Conversion of existing building to 1no. live/work unit with ancillary office space (Class E), garage, light industrial use (Class E), and storage and distribution use (Class B8) (part retrospective)

8) Village Hall – Events, floor, windows. Update.

9) Litter picking signs

10) Bus stop update

11) Community bus

12) Roundabout

13) Village party

14) Villages working together.

15) Insurance

16) Car parking

17) Items for next month’s Agenda

18) Dates of next month’s Meeting

C Warburton Clerk to the Council

Dear Poynings villagers,

Please let us have your thoughts on a village bus – owned and organised by Poynings Parish Council and driven and run by volunteers from the village. We could have a couple of regular runs each week and “to order” group runs.  We’ve listened to the problems faced in terms of public transport in the village, so is this a viable solution?  The PC is still pushing for the Number 17 bus route into the village, but the chances are not high.

Please complete the form at https://poyningsparishcouncil.com/index.php/poynings-minibus-survey/ ASAP to help the PC decide if this needs to be progressed, The subject will be on the agenda at the next PC meeting on Wednesday March 4th.

Poynings Parish Council is currently in discussions with WSCC and the Number 17 bus company to explore ways to improve the bus service to Poynings. Proposals include upgrading the bus stop, installing a post and base on the opposite side of the road, and clearing the tree that currently obstructs the view when approaching from the Henfield direction. We are hopeful that these improvements can be achieved.

In addition, we have asked whether the route could be extended to the church to allow the bus to turn around and stop at the bus stop by the car park. As the route was previously reduced at Partridge Green because it was considered too long, we appreciate that this request may be challenging. However, it was agreed that evidence of local demand would strengthen our case.

We would therefore be very grateful if you could complete the following survey as soon as possible. 

Thank you for your support

. https://poyningsparishcouncil.com/index.php/number-17-bus-in-poynings-survey/