Planning - South Downs National Park

Consultation on Local Validation List

Review of the South Downs National Park’s Local List for Validation of South Downs National Park Development Management Applications Since 2008 local planning authorities have been required to publish a list of information they require to “validate” the planning applications they receive. This validation list forms two components, the national requirements, including the application form, […]

Scaffolding work well under way at fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst

Work to install support scaffolding is well under way and on schedule. This week specialist contractors have completed scaffolding on the side wall of the Angel Inn. Contractors are also making good progress on installing the scaffolding to support the façade of the Angel Inn. Next week work will begin to install support scaffolding on […]

Scaffolding work begins to shore up fire-damaged buildings

Specially designed scaffolding will begin to be put in place tomorrow (25 May) to shore up the fire-damaged listed buildings. The support scaffolding will be installed to support the facades of both listed buildings, as well as to the flank wall of the Angel Inn. A number of chimneys also have to be demolished or […]

Work under way to shore up fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst

Specialist contractors started on site on 15 May and work is under way. A crane has been on site this week to enable detailed inspections of the building to take place. This is a complex project with significant health and safety considerations and the project will progress through a series of important stages during the […]

Meet the South Downs planner…Katharine Stuart

We chat to Planning Policy Lead Katharine Stuart about her work, life and interests. Three words that sum up your job in planning? Collaboration, ideas, evidence Okay, so what’s your role at the National Park? I’m one of three Planning Policy Leads. I’m the Lead for the Local Plan Review and within that my specialist […]

Public consultation launched for Lewes Conservation Area

The Lewes Conservation Area is under the spotlight as part of a public consultation being launched by the South Downs National Park Authority. The Conservation Area, which covers most of the central part of the town, has been in existence for many years and predates the creation of the National Park in 2010. Conservation Areas […]