Design in the South Downs

The long-standing, fundamental principles for good design are that it is: fit for purpose; durable; and brings delight (Vitruvius). To achieve good design in the National Park you will need...

How are well-designed places achieved through the planning system? Well-designed places can be achieved by taking a proactive and collaborative approach at all stages of the planning process, from policy...

The South Downs National Park’s Design Review Panel provides an impartial, multi-disciplinary design review service for the National Park. It is used to improve design quality for projects throughout the...

Following the success of the inaugural awards in 2019, the South Downs Design Awards are back. Design Awards recognise and promote high standards of design and raise awareness of the...

New development in the National Park needs to be designed in a ‘Landscape-led’ way. This means that the design choices need to be driven by the character of the site...