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On the 23rd June 2021, Horsham District Council voted to 'make' the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan. Accordingly the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan for the area and is being used to help determine planning applications. Southwater Neighbourhood Plan A0 Policies Map (as Made) BACK

Horsham District Council is the planning authority for the area. Southwater Parish Council is a statutory consultee in relation to all planning applications, whether this be a small extension or a major development within the parish boundaries. Planning Planning Commitee Minutes & Agendas SPC's Planning Policy Satement Horsham District Council is the planning authority for the area. Southwater Parish Council is a statutory consultee in relation to all planning applications, whether this be a small extension or a major development within the parish boundaries. Planning regulations have changed, allowing a greater amount of permitted development (development where planning permission is not required providing appropriate criteria are met). For further information as to whether such permission is required see Horsham Planning Portal . When a Parish Councillor is issued with a planning application, they may make contact with the applicant and neighbouring properties to gauge their opinions and to look at the plans on site. There is no legal requirement for them to do so, nor is there a legal requirement for the applicant to allow the Councillor on site, although this can be helpful when assessing and discussing the application. Should the Parish Councillor visit the site, then they will produce identification stating that they are indeed a Parish Councillor, this can be verified by contact the parish office on 01403 733202. The Parish Council's Planning Committee deals with planning matters. The committee follows a formal protocol in considering applications and is expected to focus its comments on ‘material considerations’ as defined by relevant policy frameworks (national, district and the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan and Parish Design Statement). If an applicant or resident wishes to speak for or against an application, they may do so at the Parish Council's Planning Committee meeting. This will require prior notification and registration with the Parish office. Once a recommendation is made, this is notified to the District Council's planning department within two working days. Please look at the 'Useful Links' for further information. Useful Links: Horsham Planning Portal Horsham District Council Website Government Website Planning Permission Southwater Neighbourhood Plan Southwater Parish Design Statement 2011

Southwater Neighbourhood Wardens monthly reports - available in accessible PDF form.. Neighbourhood Wardens Monthly Reports 2026 2025 2024 2023

Details of the Play Area at Roman Lane in Southwater. Roman Lane Play Area Roman Lane Play Area Roman Lane Play Area Roman Lane Play Area Roman Lane Play Area 1/6 Location: Roman Lane Play Area Roman Lane Southwater West Sussex RH13 9AF The Roman Lane Art Project

Expenditure at the Council Exceeding the above amount. Expenditure Exceeding £500 The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. The code is issued by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in exercise of powers under section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980, and replaces any previous codes issued in relation to authorities in England under those powers. The code does not replace or supersede the existing framework for access to and re-use of public sector information provided by the: Freedom of Information Act 2000 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community regulations 2009 Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 which provides rights for persons to inspect a local authority’s accounting records and supporting documentation, and to make copies of them. The code requires local authorities in England to publish expenditure exceeding £500 quarterly as a minimum. However this detail is shown bi-monthly in line with F&GP frequency. Documents organised by financial years: 2025-2026: AUG - SEPT 2025-26 2024-2025 2021-2022 Forthcoming months will be available here JUN - JUL 2025-26 2023-2024 2020-2021 OCT - NOV 2025-26 APRIL - MAY 2025-26 2022-2023 2019-2020 Return to Quarterly Transparency

Monthly newsletters written by Southwater Parish Council to share useful local information including details of events, groups and contacts. Newsletters Episodes Published in Southwater News Magazine: June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 December 2025/ January 2026 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 July-August 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 December 2024/January 2025 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 July/August 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 December 2023/January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 July/August 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 December 2022/January 2023 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 July/August 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022

The code requires that local authorities must publish the following information about their counter fraud work. Fraud The code requires that local authorities must publish the following information about their counter fraud work: Number of occasions they use powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud) Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, or similar powers. Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud. Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists. Total amount spent by the authority on the investigation and prosecution of fraud. Total number of fraud cases investigated. No fraud events to report. Return to Annual Transparency

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On the 23rd June 2021, Horsham District Council voted to 'make' the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan. Accordingly the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan for the area and is being used to help determine planning applications. Southwater Neighbourhood Plan (Made) Click here for the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan Map BACK

Details on Section 106 Projects and Funding, and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Section 106 Section 106 Projects Section 106 Funding and Community Infrastructure Levy The principle that development should be subject to a charge or levy has been an aspect of English planning since the inception of the ‘1947 planning system’ of the post war era. Important legislative moments in this regard include the Town and Country Planning Act’s Development Charge (1947), the Land Commission Act (1967), the Community Land Act (1975), the Development Land Tax Act (1976), the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) and the Planning Act (2008). Each of these Acts has had a bearing on the process by which the contributions the development industry makes are exacted and invested. It is important to remember that the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides the policy context on which developer contributions can be sought. Currently, there are two mechanisms by which developer contributions are secured. These are: Planning obligations The Local Planning Authority (LPA) negotiate obligatory contributions with developers on a case-by-case basis to mitigate the impacts of the development. These are secured by ‘section 106 agreements’ (S106). Community Infrastructure Levy The Planning Act 2008 and subsequent CIL regulations provide the legislative basis for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a locally determined fixed charge each square metre of new development. CIL is optional and Horsham District Council have chosen to adopt CIL. In Horsham District, developer contributions are currently secured via both S106 and CIL. There is currently a range of S106 monies available to the area and Parish of Southwater, which Southwater Parish Council monitors and where possible will put forward projects or lobby the appropriate organisation, for example, lobbing West Sussex County Council to spend a S106 balance relating to improvements to highways in Southwater. These monies can only be spent on specific infrastructure or facilities as set out in the respective S106 and in most cases have to be applied for via Horsham District Council. Examples of what the monies have historically been available for or can be spent on include: Commuted Sums for the maintenance of play areas and/or open spaces transferred to the Parish Council. Provision or improvement of open space and recreation facilities including Skate park in Bens Field, Stakers Lane. Provision or improvement of the changing facilities, replacement of windows and refurbishments and alterations to the upper floors at The Ghyll. Provision of outdoor sports in particular to be used for the acquisition of land for or enhancements to outdoor sports pitches. Provision, retention, or improvement of community/leisure facilities. Public artwork. Provision or improvement of community/leisure facilities. Provision of indoor and outdoor sports facilities and enhancements to the main hall at The Ghyll. Each separate Section 106 agreement relating to a development will specify exactly how much funding is available and held by the developer or HDC to which Southwater Parish Council has to apply for with the appropriate project that meets the criteria. For information on Section 106 Agreements and Funds relating to Planning Applications please visit Horsham District's Planning Portal . More information can be found here: Horsham Planning Documents S106 Projects

Annual Reports from the Neighbourhood Wardens of Southwater Parish Council since 2021 Neighbourhood Wardens Annual Reports 2024-25 Annual Report 2024-25 2023-24 Annual Report 2023-24 2022-23 Annual Report 2022-23 2021-22 Annual R eport 2021-22 2020-21 Annual Report 2020-21 2019-20 Annual Report 2019-20 Annual Report photos 2019-20

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes in PDF format from the last few years, categorised by the type of meetings. Agendas & Minutes Full Council Meetings Finance & General Purposes Committee Meetings Planning Committee Extraordinary Council Meetings HR Committee Meetings Annual Parish Meetings Health & Safety Committee Meetings

News All Posts Community Council Meetings Councillor Surgery Neighbourhood Wardens Path Works and Closures Council Grants Events Police and Public Safety Environment Road Works and Closures Climate Change Newsletter 2 days ago Planning Committee Meeting Agenda - 4th September 2024 To view the Planning Committee Meeting Agenda, please visit our website here: Planning Committee Meeting| Southwater Parish Council (... Aug 15 Neighbourhood Wardens' Drop-In session Our Neighbourhood Wardens held a Drop-In Session at Roundstone Caravan Park on the 14th August 2024, between 11AM and 1PM. Other... Aug 15 Temporary Closure of Public Footpath in Southwater - WSCC West Sussex County Council Road Traffic Regulation Act Temporary Closure Notice. Where? Public Footpath Nos. 2955 & 1665 in Southwater.... Aug 15 Downs Link Surfacing Works at Henfield - WSCC Due to surface improvements works, the Downs Link at Henfield: BRIDLEWAY NO.3514 will have a CLOSURE between Upper Station Road and... Aug 14 Newsletter - September 2024 Edition The September edition of the monthly Newsletter from Southwater Parish Council is now available to view, please click here:... Aug 9 Did you know that we award small grants to organisations? Southwater Parish Council recognises the hard work of the many local organisations that help improve and enhance the community and we are... Aug 8 Prime Office Space Available at Beeson House, Southwater Location: Upper 1, Beeson House, Linton Square, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9LA Features: Size: Perfectly sized at approximately 260... Aug 7 Help young people aged 16-21 learn the skills for independent living - WSCC Supported Lodgings - what is it? Supported Lodgings is an accommodation scheme for young people who need a secure and supportive... Aug 6 Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report - July 2024 The July Report has been published and is now available to read on our website, here. Aug 1 Help Keep Southwater Skatepark Rolling: Join Our Fundraising Effort! Southwater Skatepark has been a cornerstone of our community, offering a vibrant and safe space for people of all ages, interested in... 1 2 3 4 5

Transparency The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. The code is issued by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in exercise of powers under section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980, and replaces any previous codes issued in relation to authorities in England under those powers. The code does not replace or supersede the existing framework for access to and re-use of public sector information provided by the: ​ Freedom of Information Act 2000 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community regulations 2009 Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 which provides rights for persons to inspect a local authority’s accounting records and supporting documentation, and to make copies of them. The code requires local authorities in England to publish the following information: ​ Quarterly Read More Annually Read More