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Authority submits response to Planning White Paper

October 23rd, 2020

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on its Planning White Paper: “Planning for the Future”. The White Paper sets out a number of proposed changes to the current national planning system and the SDNPA has made detailed comments on nine key matters: Clarification on the Status […]

Reflecting on progress a year since major Government review

October 9th, 2020

A message from Trevor Beattie, Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority. It’s now more than a year on since the publication of the Glover Review of Protected Landscapes, a milestone report grounded in a deep love of landscape and strong support for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The report […]

Planning Position Statement

October 9th, 2020

The SDNPA Planning Committee approved the Planning Position Statement Update (PPSU) on 14 April 2022. The PPSU seeks to deliver on the single set of high-level targets for our Corporate Plan namely nature recovery, climate action and a national park for all. This is now a material consideration in the determination of planning applications both […]

Feel uplifted this autumn and connect with nature

October 8th, 2020

Tranquil, enchanting, inspiring and a place to replenish the soul. The South Downs has always had these special qualities, but the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to amplify the value of having a National Park on our doorstep. Whether you were walking in the forest, running along one of the many rights of way, or riding your […]

Families across region enjoy inspiring outdoors activity programme

October 8th, 2020

A new appreciation of our beautiful natural world was experienced by scores of families who took part in a fun nature-based activity programme. Families from across the South East took part in the John Muir Award programme over the spring and summer months – doing everything from nature walks in the woods to building bug […]