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Extra care hub and community facility gets go-ahead in South Downs

May 17th, 2023

Plans for a new 56-apartment extra care scheme and community hub have been given the green light. The National Park’s Planning Committee voted to approve the proposals for the demolition of Bulmer House, Petersfield – a vacant 1970s building that was once a care home run by Hampshire County Council. The 100 per cent affordable […]

New employment space is given the green light in South Downs National Park

May 17th, 2023

A high-quality mixed-use development offering homes and office space has been approved for a West Sussex village. The Authority’s Planning Committee voted to approve plans submitted by MJH Executive Homes for seven residential and seven commercial units in place of the vacant and derelict glasshouses at Hillside Nursery, in the Bury Common area of Bury. […]

Work to begin Monday on fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst

May 11th, 2023

11/05/2023 Today the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has appointed a contractor to ensure the fire-damaged listed buildings are safely and legally secured. This will then allow the road to be reopened in both directions. The SDNPA, working with West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council, continues to actively liaise with the owners […]

Urgent works notice issued to owners of fire-hit properties in Midhurst

May 5th, 2023

An Urgent Works Notice was today issued by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA)  to the owners of the properties affected by the fire. This is legally required to allow us to begin work on site. As the Local Planning Authority, the SDNPA is using emergency powers and working with West Sussex County Council […]

Win £250 in the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition

May 4th, 2023

Can you take an amazing photograph of the South Downs National Park that draws a collective ‘wow’? The National Park is launching its 2023 Annual Photo Competition with the theme of “A New Perspective” and a top prize of £250. The rolling chalk hills, river valleys, forests, grassland and heaths, as well as the pretty […]