I am a PPL with just over 150 hours, so not very experienced.
On my first trip to Lashenden/Headcorn about two years ago, I phoned beforehand for the usual permission and information. They didn't say anything about parachuting, but were very friendly.
I joined downwind, and when on final was astonished to see parachutists descending off to the right of the threshold at what seemed like a hundred metres (but was probably more).
I took a double-check and called final a second time just to check I hadn't misheard and could proceed.
I felt concerned that a gust could easily blow a parachutist (they looked like trainees) towards the runway, but then assumed that the operators know what they're doing, and that everything was under control. Or is it up to me and my discretion as the guy flying the plane to go round/not land? Who has control in these circumstances?
Confused of Reading.