Latest Planning News - South Downs National Park Authority

Call for Sites launched by South Downs National Park Authority

The South Downs National Park Authority is offering an opportunity for individuals, landowners and developers to put forward sites for potential development. The “Call for Sites” launches today as the National Park Authority undertakes a review of its Local Plan – a process that is required by law to ensure the Local Plan is up-to-date. […]

Public have their say on future of Shoreham Cement Works

A total of 240 responses have been received for a public consultation seeking views on the future redevelopment of Shoreham Cement Works. The Authority held an eight-week Issues and Options consultation as it works up a planning blueprint for the 44-hectare site that will guide any future development. The derelict site in West Sussex is […]

Regeneration leads the way at prestigious Sussex heritage awards

A garden restoration project, regenerated farm buildings and a winery with visitor attractions were announced as the winners of the South Downs Award at the 2022 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards. Vanessa Rowlands, Chair of the National Park Authority, presented the South Downs Award at a glittering ceremony at Pangdean Old Barn last month. The prestigious […]

Meet the South Downs planning team…10 quickfire questions with Carol

Introducing Carol Brown, DM Systems and Technical Support Manager for the South Downs National Park Authority. Three words that sum up your job in planning? We Help Everyone Okay, so what’s your role at the National Park? I manage the Development Management Technical Support Team at the Park. My team support the professional officers with […]

First detailed Design Guide created for South Down National Park

An exhaustive guide on design excellence in the National Park has been produced for developers, landowners and agents. Following two years in the making, the Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted by Planning Committee last month. The document’s creation benefitted from the involvement of Members and community groups and was subject to two […]

RTPI gives top award to South Downs planners

The National Park Authority has won a prestigious award from the Royal Town Planning Institute for its record in helping to deliver greener planning. The Chair’s Award focused on “supporting greener planning in practice” and was given at a ceremony in Brighton. Simon Taylor, Chair of RTPI South East, said: “The South Downs National Park […]