Policies Map

The Policies Map accompanies the Local Plan, and is a spatial expression of Local Plan, Neighbourhood Plan and Minerals and Waste Plan policies. The Policies Map illustrates the policies in map form.

When using the Local Plan, reference should be made to the Policies Map when the policy makes clear there are location-specific or area-specific policy requirements.

Before using the Policies Map, first read ‘What is the Local Plan Policies Map?’

The full Policies Map can be viewed by following this link.

Inset maps for specific areas, and additional maps for specific themes such as ecosystem services and dark night skies can be found through the tiles below.

What is the Local Plan Policies Map?

What is the Policies Map? National legislation requires that local planning authorities must adopt and maintain a map that illustrates geographically the application of the policies in the adopted development...

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How to use the maps?

Introduction The Local Plan Overview Policies Map contains all the policies in the Local Plan for which there is a site or location identified, for example housing sites, strategic sites...

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Glossary of terms

Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) A defined area which is declared by a Local Authority where it is found that national air quality objectives (which set out maximum pollutant levels)...

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Overview map of all Local Plan Policies

This overview map contains all maps pertaining to the Local Plan, Neighbourhood Plans and safeguarding areas. The maps can also be viewed separately: Individual Area (inset) maps Ecosystems Services map Landscape...

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Individual Area maps

The Individual Area (inset) maps are a spatial expression of the Neighbourhood Development Plans of individual settlements within the South Downs National Park. Neighbourhood Development Plans have informed the South...

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Ecosystems Services map

Ecosystem services come from our natural capital – our natural assets which provide valuable resources to people in a range of different ways. Maps show in spatial form the relative...

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Landscape Character Area map

This map is an indicative characterisation and description of the landscape in terms of distinct patterns and elements that distinguish them from each other. It helps to identify the features...

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PDF Policy Maps

These are downloadable PDF versions of the Overview Policies Map and the Individual Area Maps. Please note, these are large files and sufficient storage space is required before downloading them.

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