All posts by jefftravis

New guidance on renewables in South Down National Park

April 21st, 2022

Amy Tyler-Jones, Senior Planning Policy Officer, provides an update about new guidance of renewable energy projects in the National Park. In April the Authority published the Small Scale Renewable Energy Technical Advice Note (TAN). The purpose of the TAN is to help applicants (householders, community organisations or local businesses) to make successful planning applications for […]

Sports pavilion takes shape in South Downs village

April 21st, 2022

Work is well under way on creating a new pavilion in heart of a village. Fernhurst Recreation Ground has been a hive of activity over the past few months as the 50-year-old pavilion is modernised and expanded. The National Park has supported the project with £200,000 of CIL funding, along with financial support from other […]

Discover National Parks: Hop on a bike and explore the South Downs!

April 13th, 2022

There’s nothing quite like the freedom of a cycle ride through the countryside, the breeze on your face and breathtaking views to admire. Whether you’re looking for a gentle bike ride with the family, or looking to use some serious pedal power to do some off-road mountain biking, the South Downs National Park is full […]

The challenge is on! Can you be part of something big to help nature?

April 12th, 2022

Did you know that for just £2.50 you could pay for a square metre of wildflower meadow to help bees and butterflies? Or that your £10 could pay for two metres of new hedgerow, while £50 could pay for eight disease-resistant elm trees? As Earth Day approaches on 22 April, a huge week-long nationwide effort […]

City to South Downs competition: win an amazing day-out in the National Park!

April 12th, 2022

Have you always wanted to visit the South Downs National Park, but never had the chance to? For Discover National Parks Fortnight, we’ve teamed up with eminent wanderer Saira Niazi, who leads guided walks exploring the South Downs. Saira, who founded Living London and shares her city wanderings in the capital, is also a big […]

Authority responds to Defra Landscape (Glover) Review consultation

April 12th, 2022

The South Downs National Park Authority has responded to the Government’s Landscapes Review consultation, recommending a strengthened role for National Parks around nature recovery, climate change and health. It comes after the Government laid out proposals earlier this year following Julian Glover’s independent Landscapes Review, which was published in 2019. Following approval by Members, the […]

Magical sculpture inspired by local legend takes shape in woodland

April 11th, 2022

If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise…in the form of a beautifully-crafted giant’s head. The incredible sculpture, made of woven branches, is currently in the making at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and is due to be unveiled to the public during the Easter school holidays. Made by internationally-acclaimed […]