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Dunsfold is a small village in Surrey, England, lying five miles south
of Godalming close to the Sussex border, with a population of just over 1,000.
The village has a thirteenth century church, a shop (with
post office), a village hall and a public house.
On 27 July the Charity Commission published a draft Scheme which would change the trust objects covering the school buildings to -
"...the advancement of education for the public benefit in accordance with the principles of the Church of England,
primarily of children and younger peeople in the Parish of Dunsfold".
The draft scheme would also give the Guildford
Diocesan Board of Finance, as the trustee, the right to sell the buildings if they decide that they "cannot viably be used" for the new trust objects.
Representations on the draft Scheme
can be made, preferably by 28 August but to arrive no later than 7 September, by post (see below) or on the Charity Commission's website -
The direct link to the draft Scheme on the Charity Commission's website is -
and the direct link to the website page for making representations is -
Below is a suggested model form of short objection letter which can be adopted for use. If you base your objection letter on this model
form it would be helpful if you could add details of your particular interest - parishioner/parent of a child who could benefit, etc.
Charity Commission Direct
Dear Sirs
I am writing to oppose the draft scheme affecting the future of the Dunsfold School buildings.
These buildings were originally set up to provide education for the children of Dunsfold. The Church of England has, since 2004, decided not
to carry out this purpose of the trust and this new scheme will provide them with the opportunity to sell the buildings.
Since 2004 the number of children in the area who could benefit from a school in the village has significantly increased. There is a nursery operating in
premises with limited space on the King George V playing fields in the village; this nursery desperately needs better accommodation which the
Dunsfold School buildings, after renovation, could provide.
If this new draft scheme comes into force there will be little chance of the school buildings being recovered for the education of children in the village and neighbouring area.
I therefore strongly oppose this, new draft scheme.
Yours faithfully
If you would like to help but were unable to attend the meeting at the Nugent Room on 3 March please call one of us on these numbers -
Larry Westland CBE
Westcote
Dunsfold
Surrey
GU8 4LE
11 December 2009
Mr Denham's reasons included -
The Secretary of State's decision is final unless it is quashed by the Courts
on a successful application for judicial review made within six weeks of the date of the
decision. Broadly the
grounds are illegality (unlawfulness), irrationality (unreasonableness) and
procedural impropriety (unfairness). For example if the Courts decide that the SoS
has taken into account matters irrelevant to his decision or has failed to take into
account relevant matters the Courts could set aside his decision.
If an application for judicial review succeeds it means that the SoS must
reconsider the matter afresh. It doesn't mean that he can't reach the
same conclusion for different (or more detailed) reasons.
Commenting on the decision SDPNT's chairman Professor Chris Marks said "The ratepayers
of Waverley have paid for the huge costs of processing this planning application and of
defending, at the subsequent planning inquiry, the Council's decision to refuse planning
permission. This proposal has been hanging over the heads of the local population since
it was first proposed seven years ago. By not allowing the planning appeal the Secretary
of State has endorsed the views of the local residents and all the many public
bodies - Parish, Borough and County Councils, SEERA and SEEDA - who have opposed the
development".
Professor Marks added "I hope this will now be the end of the matter and
the developer will focus its efforts on finding other eco friendly uses for Dunsfold Park
of a suitable size and nature for a rural environment".
Copy of a notice from Waverley Borough Council
I wish to inform you of a new mechanism for communicating complaints about noise to the Council. You can
do this electronically or by phone. Please note that this procedure only relates to noise issues and not planning.
1. For electronic notification of noise problems, I attach a link that will take you to an on-line form:-
You should complete this form and press the "submit" button at the end of page 2 each time you
experience problems with noise from this site. It is important to provide as much detail as
possible, particularly with regards to the type of noise you experience and the source of the
noise. This helps us to properly investigate your concerns. Upon submission of the form, you
will be provided with a reference number for your records.
2. For telephone notification of noise problems, please telephone 01483 523393. The officer
answering your call will require the same details from you as are requested by the on-line
notification form.
Regretfully we are now unable to accept complaints emailed directly to officer email addresses.
I thank you in advance for your assistance.
Suzanne Robinson
The crew at Dunsfold work to the Retained Duty System. They have other jobs but are available from either work or home to attend incidents when their pager goes
off. They also educate people to prevent fires and reduce Road Traffic Collisions.
Candidates need to be reasonably fit and be available to attend the Fire Station within 4 mins from either their home or work whilst on call. Retained Duty System Firefighters
receive the same hourly rate of pay as their wholetime colleagues. Crews at Dunsfold attended over 45 incidents last year and on average earned over £3,500 each.
To get more information about joining Surrey Fire and Rescue Service at Dunsfold and help Make Surrey Safer go
to www.surrey-fire.gov.uk/retainedfirefighters or come
down to the Fire Station in Binhams Meadow on Thursday evenings from 19:30 - 21:30 hrs and talk to the firefighters.
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