Q: Log burners – what is the policy? A planning application is promoting log burners on a site of 30 properties. I thought log burners were thought to be unfriendly to environmental concerns. Is this so? (29/06/2020)

A: There is no planning policy per se against log burners.  Planning permission would only be needed if the flue was over a certain height. From an Environmental Health perspective there is no policy. If a wood burner is installed in…

Q: I see RDC has continued with its vile hatred for motor homes.  What the hell is the problem with this council? Give me one genuine reason why motor homes should be banned from so many car parks. We use them…

A: Rother District Council recently approved the introduction of the District of Rother (Off-street) Parking Places Order 2020, which comes into effect from July 1st. Under the new order, we have increased provision for motorhomes by allowing them to park in…

Q: Hello, there is a report in the Bexhill & Battle Observer of 12/6 that ESCC has submitted proposals to close Western Road. Has Rother had any input or sight of these plans and what is your opinion on them please?…

A: Thank you for your enquiry. I can advise that ESCC has been granted money by Government to assist with getting High Streets up and running safely. ESCC has contacted all the Districts and Boroughs in East Sussex and asked for…

Q: I realise that these have been difficult times not helped by the hot weather causing a barrage of people coming to Camber but the car park system is rather odd? You open the one right in the village (section of…

A: Thank you for your question.  I would inform you that we have now opened both car parks simultaneously and there is one machine or Ringo. (03/06/2020)

Q: Whilst appreciating that much of the Councils focus at the moment will be on managing the crisis caused by this pandemic, it would be good to understand how the Council is also looking at this as an opportunity to harness…

A: Thank you for your comments. As a council we have recently put significant resources into managing the local impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. But that does not mean we have stopped planning for the future, although how this future looks…

Q: Why has the council given up on Camber with regard to the car parking and toilet access. They are not even charging for using the New Lydd Road Carpark. People are going to the toilet outside and leaving the beach…

A: Thank you for your comments and we do sympathise and share your concerns. We wish people to be safe across the district, in Camber village and not forgetting our staff who are on the front line day after day. The…

Q: I understand there are problems with services from RDC during the current situation but are there any plans to cut the grass on Gibbet Marsh, Rye.? Other areas are being managed by RDC contractors but this area in Rye is…

A: Thank you for your enquiry about grass cutting at Gibbets Marsh in Rye.   Our grounds maintenance contractors have recently resumed grass cutting and essential turf maintenance tasks at a small number of sites in Bexhill and Rye where it…

Q: As a concerned council resident, I am urging you to introduce a voluntary ban on the release of sky lanterns.

A: Thank you for your question.  I would inform you that Rother District Council has recently decided not to allow the launching of sky lanterns or balloons at events on RDC owned land.

Q: I note that Gibbet Marsh car park in Rye is no longer charging casual users due the pandemic, does this apply to all car parks within RDC.What is the rationale for this action? As other car parks like Camber are…

A: Rother District Council took the decision to suspend pay and display in all our car parks for health and safety reasons – to avoid the need for visitors to use the key pads on the pay and display machines and…

Q: Due to current events the planning department has requested applicants to agree to a extension of 12 weeks to make a decision. I for one have agreed. This may well assist the planning office but on second thoughts if decisions…

A: The Planning Service is working with agents and stakeholders to maintain a limited service.  However,  it is inevitable that delays will take place.  The officer visits to site as part of the application assessment have now been suspended on Government…