Durand Academy appeal withdrawn

Durand Academy appeal withdrawn

December 11, 2014

The Durand Academy have, as of 10 December 2014, withdrawn their appeal against the South Downs National Park Authority regarding two planning applications for St Cuthmans School, Stedham – SDNP/13/01358/FUL and SDNP/13/01359/LIS.

Tim Slaney, Director of Planning for the South Downs National Park Authority, said:

“We have been informed that the Durand Academy has withdrawn their appeal against the SDNPA’s refusal of planning permission at St Cuthmans School.

“All arrangements for the hearing have had to be cancelled at very late notice – on the eve of the pre-inquiry meeting. Both the SDNPA and the local community have devoted considerable time and effort to get to this stage.

“The withdrawal reflects the high quality of our original appraisal of this development and confirms our wider stance on major developments in the National Park. We are now moving to recover the considerable costs incurred to the public purse in preparing for this appeal.”

The planning application was refused at a meeting of the SDNPA’s Planning Committee on 12 December 2013. The minutes of the meeting can be read at www.southdowns.gov.uk/about-us/about-the-authority/committees/planning-committee/2013-meetings/12-december-2013