Whatever one’s view, the coronation of King Charles III was a spectacle that captured the attention with all its regalia and ancient ceremonial rituals.  And whether you are a fan of royalty or otherwise, the crowning of King Charles does have some significance in the sphere of planning, design and architecture. As many will know, […]

Wickham Community Land Trust recently received funding from the Authority’s Affordable Housing Grant scheme for the delivery of affordable homes in Wickham parish. Five properties have been made available for rent and they will be retained as affordable housing in perpetuity. Purchase of the second phase of housing was completed in January 2023 with two […]

Imagine a school playground that offers a fun and engaging space for children and teaches them about the environment and sustainable water management. That’s exactly what Wallands Primary School and The Aquifer Partnership (TAP) have created with its inspiring rainscape project, thanks to £160,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy funding from the National Park. The playground […]

The consultation period for plans to build a new community of 700 homes and cultural, business and flexible workspace in Lewes has been extended. Human Nature (Lewes) Ltd has submitted a planning application to the South Downs National Park Authority for the redevelopment of the North Street Industrial Estate and Springman House, in North Street, […]

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is coming soon and make sure you’re prepared! That’s the call to action from Katharine Stuart, Planning Policy Lead for the National Park, who has helped to put together a useful technical advice note to help support applicants. The BNG Interim Technical Advice Note provides guidance on the scope of […]