Over 600 comments have been received so far to an initial consultation on the South Downs Local Plan Review. Last month the National Park Authority launched a survey inviting feedback on the Local Plan Review and how people would like to be involved in it. The adopted South Downs Local Plan, which says how and […]

We catch up with Sarah Round, Principal Development Management Officer, and find about her job, as well as her love of coffee and nature. Three words that sum up your job in planning? Spot. The. Difference! Okay, so what’s your role at the National Park?   The above is what I tell my friends when […]

A new ‘Changing Places’ toilet has been provided in the centre of Petersfield, supported by contributions from both CIL and S106 developer funds.  With around 250,000 people in the country unable to use standard accessible toilets, the new facility provides access for those people with disabilities whose needs are not currently met. Changing Places toilets […]

A new group has been formed to support women working in planning and a 30-strong launch event was recently held at the South Downs Centre. Sussex Women Planners met up to share ideas, experiences, best practice, and challenges for the inaugural event in Midhurst. Claire Tester, Planning Policy Manager, said: “The group started when several […]