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i TVAS (South),77a Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton BN1 7HB Tel. (01273) 554 198; Fax (01273) 564 043; email south@tvas.co.uk; website : www.tvas.co.uk Summary Site name: Land at Chatfield Road, Cuckfield, West Sussex Grid reference: TQ 3100 2483 Site activity: Evaluation Date and duration of project: 6th