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Authority submits response to National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code consultation proposals

The South Downs National Park Authority has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and new draft National Model Design Code. The consultation seeks views on draft revisions to the NPPF to implement policy changes principally in response to the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission “Living with […]

Prestigious awards return to celebrate architecture and design

The Sussex Heritage Trust’s annual awards have been launched, with a call for new entries for the prestigious architectural and landscape scheme. The only Sussex-wide Heritage Awards supports excellence in conservation, restoration, and the good design of newly-built projects, while also encouraging the use of traditional skills and crafts. This year the National Park Authority […]

Take part in survey on Whole Estate Plans

Whole Estate Plans are an important planning tool in a National Park that has a number of major landowners. These plans help to identify opportunities and aid decision-making for both landowners and the National Park Authority. A survey is launching this month to look at the process of creating them. Land Use Consultants has been […]

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 […]