Welcome to the South Downs National Park
The South Downs has been nationally recognised for its natural beauty and the space it offers for people to enjoy the countryside. This is why it has been made into a National Park.
The twin purposes of the South Downs National Park are:
1. To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area
2. To promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Park by the public
The South Downs National Park Authority is the lead organisation responsible for promoting the purposes of the National Park, working in partnership with other Local Authorities and organisations. In delivering Park purposes, the Authority has an important duty:
- To seek to foster the economic and social well-being of the local communities within the National Park
This is the official website for the South Downs National Park Authority.
A large scale PDF of the map is available here (once open, use the zoom within the PDF)
Latest news
Protocol agreed for public participation at Planning Committee meetings
- Jul 14, 2010
- The Planning Committee of South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) held its second meeting on 12 July at Ford, near Arundel, at which a protocol for public participation at Planning Committee meetings was agreed.
