All posts by jefftravis

Big boost for community projects across South Downs to begin 2025

January 9th, 2025

Cycle path improvements, new toilets, a school extension, wildlife viewing platform and the restoration of a historic walled garden are among the community projects to benefit from a major funding boost from the South Downs National Park Authority. To kick off 2025 the National Park is announcing 27 projects across Sussex and Hampshire that will […]

Beautiful birdlife and seasonal splendour in South Downs National Park’s photo contest

January 9th, 2025

Two of Britain’s most iconic birds, a majestic wintry river and the joy of springtime wild garlic in an ancient English woodland are among the winners of the South Downs National Park’s Annual Photo Competition. Photographer Piers Fearick was a double winner, taking both the first and runner-up prize in the National Park’s ever-popular wildlife […]

New pre-app service launches for South Downs National Park Authority

January 9th, 2025

Stella New, Development Management Lead, introduces a new service that was recently launched for applicants, developers and agents. The Authority rolled out a new Pre-Application service on 1 October 2024 to streamline and speed up the service. There are now two stages, with Stage 1 providing a brief, desktop appraisal to assess the in-principle acceptability […]

High praise for trio of planning projects in South Downs National Park

January 9th, 2025

The National Park’s commitment to design excellence has again been recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Our Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document was shortlisted in the National Awards following its triumph at the RTPI South East awards in the summer. Competition for the award was fierce with 10 other plans in the shortlist. […]

South Downs National Park takes robust enforcement action against planning breaches

January 9th, 2025

The National Park’s enforcement team has been busy over the past six months with a number of enforcement notices served on those breaching planning regulations. Here are two cases to highlight, writes Robert Campbell, Senior Planning Enforcement Officer. The Boneyard, Drove Road, Brighton A planning enforcement notice was served back in May 2023 concerning the […]