All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Lewes venue and date confirmed for North Street Quarter Decision

October 12th, 2015

One of the most significant planning applications submitted since the South Downs National Park came into existence will be considered at a meeting of the South Downs National Park Authority’s Planning Committee on Thursday, 10 December at County Hall in Lewes. The North Street Quarter lies to the immediate north west of Lewes town centre. […]

Eight top views from buses in the South Downs

October 9th, 2015

Leave road stress at home with the car and discover the South Downs by bus. A new guide to public transport in the National Park highlights eight breathtaking bus routes in the area. Click on the first picture to open the gallery. Request your free copy of the South Downs National Park Public Transport Guide […]

Otter returns to upper Rother River

September 23rd, 2015

The first confirmed evidence of an otter on the upper Rother River in Hampshire since 2001 has been captured on film as part of work to boost local wildlife in the South Downs National Park. A camera trap, set up on the river was put in place to monitor whether invasive species American mink, which […]

Snap up great prizes for quirky South Downs photos

September 7th, 2015

A first prize of £250 is on offer for the best photo showing the South Downs National Park from a different perspective. Nick Heasman, Western Area Manager for the South Downs National Park Authority and competition judge, said: “It’s amazing how the same place can feel so different depending on how you look at it, […]

Business rates key to Hampshire & Isle of Wight devolution bid

September 4th, 2015

A bold bid to retain all business rates could make Hampshire and Isle of Wight the master of its own destiny. The proposal is included in a prospectus submitted to central government on behalf of 15 councils, two local enterprise partnerships and two national park authorities. Should it be successful, the ambitious nature of the […]

National Park seeks views on future of South Downs

September 2nd, 2015

New policies that set the course for development across one of the largest and most beautiful planning authority areas in the country are being opened up for comment from 2 September 2015. The Local Plan for the South Downs National Park – which covers large parts of Hampshire, East and West Sussex – takes the […]