Latest Planning News

New-build development gets the go-ahead from South Downs National Park’s Planning Committee

New affordable homes are being delivered as part of a new-build development on the edge of a village. The Planning Committee for the National Park Authority gave the green light to plans for 17 homes on land south of Heather Close, in West Ashling, near Chichester. Nine of the new homes will be affordable – […]

It’s wheely good news! New scooter track is created for children

A new state-of-the art landscaped scooter track is giving hours of enjoyment and exercise to children in the great outdoors. The track was unveiled earlier this autumn at Easebourne Community Space, an award-winning park that has been given a new lease of life over the past two years thanks to a tireless community effort. The […]

Ten questions with…Katie Sharp

Three words that sum up your job in planning? Collaboration, opportunities and variation Okay, so what’s your role at the National Park? I am Development Management Officer. This role involves determining a wide range of planning applications around the National Park, my ‘patch’ is the Eastern end of the Park. What appealed to […]

Section 106 funds benefit wide range of projects across South Downs National Park

Gill Welsman, Planning Project Management Officer, gives an update on communities benefiting from Section 106 contributions. So far this financial year the South Downs National Park Authority has disbursed £405,563.24 to community groups, parishes and other authorities to support projects across the National Park. Projects funded include: Community Running Track – Petersfield Purchase of Blackmoor […]

Championing design excellence in early stages of planning process

Vicki Colwell, Principal Planning Officer, gives an update on developing design excellence for potential new residential development. Earlier this year, the SDNPA undertook public consultation on a draft Design Brief for residential development at land at Old Malling Farm, Lewes. The land is approximately 10 hectares of farmland, to the north of Lewes town centre, […]

Enforcement action from South Downs National Park Authority ensures biodiversity gains delivered

Wildflower green roofs that help boost biodiversity have been installed at a new tourism development following successful enforcement action by the Authority. Two years ago planning permission was granted for 12 holiday lodges and a reception lodge on land at The Droveway, in Swanborough, East Sussex. However, a planning breach occurred when wildflower green roofs […]