All posts by jefftravis

Eco-enhancements from small planning applications in South Downs National Park

December 19th, 2023

Adam Duncombe, Development Management Officer, writes about the collective contribution small planning applications can make to nature recovery and climate. I have been working as a development management officer for the National Park for around five years now. It’s a fantastic place to work and perhaps more importantly it offers the opportunity to help applicants […]

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain arrives

December 19th, 2023

With Biodiversity Net Gain becoming mandatory next month, Ecology Planning Lead Dr Lynsey Robinson gives some useful explanation and background. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development, and/or land management, that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.  It is intended to deliver measurable improvements for biodiversity […]

SMEs and planning in a National Park – what you need to know

December 19th, 2023

Business planning is more important than ever for an SME in 2024. Knowing your strategy to support the business and having a firm grip on the numbers is key for success and growth, especially when margins are tightening with the increasing cost of energy and supplies. But there will be a stage in the lifetime […]

Funding boost of £3m for local communities across South Downs National Park

December 19th, 2023

New off-road routes for walkers and cyclists, new play areas, school improvements and work to enhance a river are among the projects to benefit from a major funding boost from the South Downs National Park Authority. More than £2.5m will benefit 42 community schemes across Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex. The investment comes from […]

Appeal is dismissed by Planning Inspector

December 19th, 2023

A planning appeal to relocate a nursery to a greenfield site in the National Park to free up land for 70 homes has been dismissed by the Government Planning Inspector. The decisions of the South Downs National Park Authority and Arun District Council on two related planning applications were upheld by the relevant inspectors. It […]