The final version of the National Park’s Camping and Glamping Technical Advice Note (TAN) has now been published. The TAN explains how to make a successful planning application for camping and glamping that delivers multiple benefits to the nationally-protected landscape of the South Downs. It includes a strong focus on ecosystem services, which are the […]

Mark Waller-Gutierrez, Planning Lead Specialist, introduces an innovative design guide that is now out for public consultation. The design quality of all new development in the National Park is critical to help us carry out the first purpose of National Parks – “to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the […]

Five more Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs) have been adopted following referenda in May. The NDPs were “made” at June’s Planning Committee, bringing the total number in the National Park to 37. The referenda took place for Boxgrove, Bramber, Henfield, Upper Beeding, and Stedham with Iping after being postponed last year because of Covid restrictions. Each […]

Vicki Colwell, Principal Planning Officer, gives an update on proposals for a new renewable energy scheme that is now out for public consultation. As well as dealing with thousands of planning applications each year, we are also involved in several major national projects for road improvements, renewable energy and other infrastructure. These Nationally Significant Infrastructure […]

The Authority has produced new planning guidance for current and potential winemakers – recognising that any increase in vineyards must protect and enhance the treasured landscape of the South Downs and help biodiversity. This is supported by a new report which looks at the growth in wine production witnessed in the National Park in recent […]

Young people are benefitting from a sparkling-new kitchen at their youth centre, thanks to funding from the National Park Authority. The King’s Arms Youth Centre, in Petersfield, Hampshire, was given £15,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to refurbish the kitchen in their new permanent base in the town. The King’s Arms, affectionately known as […]

Two families are now starting a life in new homes in the heart of the National Park after the Authority provided funding to help secure affordable housing. The Authority helped to secure a grant of £60,000 for the Midhurst Community Land Trust, which is a not-for-profit organisation established with the aim of making housing in […]