Agents’ Forum is launched for the South Downs National Park

Agents’ Forum is launched for the South Downs National Park

July 23, 2019

A new Agents’ Forum is being set up by the National Park Authority.

The forum, which will meet at both Lewes and Midhurst, is for agents who regularly submit planning applications to the National Park. This includes those applications handled directly by the National Park Authority or one of the five host authorities – Winchester, East Hampshire, Chichester, Horsham and Lewes/Eastbourne.

Lucy Howard, Planning Policy Manager for the South Downs National Park Authority, explained: “The forum will be an opportunity for agents to discuss and feedback on any aspect of the Authority’s planning service.

“It’s also an opportunity for us to let agents know about any changes and updates that may affect them.

“The whole point of this initiative is to further improve communication between agents and the Authority and we’re keen for as many local agents to get involved as possible.

“Our first meeting will focus on our new Local Plan and topics of joint interest suggested by the agents.

“There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.”

If you are an agent who regularly submits planning applications in the National Park and would like to attend our next Agents’ Forum please do contact us on agentsforum@southdowns.gov.uk and we will add you to our mailing list.

We will then get back to you later on in the year about the time and place of our first meetings.