All posts by jefftravis

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]