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Welcome to the summer 2024 planning
newsletter for the South Downs National Park
Authority. Late summer days in the National Park see an amazing burst
of colour as the heathlands blossom into a cascade of purples and pink!
Be sure to catch the spectacle before the summer is out. This stunning
photo of Stedham Common in West Sussex was taken by Sam Moore.
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First opportunity to have your say on
the National Park's Local Plan Review
Over 600
comments have been received so far to an initial consultation on the
South Downs Local Plan Review.
Last month the
National Park Authority launched a survey inviting feedback on the Local Plan Review
and how people would like to be involved in it.
The adopted South
Downs Local Plan, which says how and where development should take place
in the National Park, is being reviewed to make sure it’s up to date and
addresses important issues, including nature recovery, climate change and
supporting local communities to thrive.
The current
consultation
on the scope of the plan and how people want to be involved closes on 16
September. There will be a further consultation on the first draft of the
plan early next year.
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Holiday lodges get the green light
Twenty-two
lodges have been given the
go-head in a boost for the National Park’s tourism offer.
The self-contained
units on a three-hectare site at Garrison Hill, Droxford, were approved
by the Authority’s Planning Committee, subject to a legal agreement. Learn more here.
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New affordable homes for market town
Much-needed
affordable homes are set to be built in the National Park after a
development was given planning
approval.
Thakeham Homes has
been granted permission to build 54 homes on land to the west of The
Causeway, in Petersfield, subject to the completion of a Section 106
legal agreement. Find out more here.
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Busy summer for enforcement
Storing shipping
containers, vehicles and building fences without planning permission are
among the enforcement issues currently being dealt with by the
Authority’s dedicated team.
An
enforcement notice has
been issued in Pyecombe to stop using a piece of land for the storage of
personal vehicles, as well as remove two large shipping containers from
the site. Fencing has also been ordered to be removed. Find out more here.
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National Park team winsGOLD!
The
National Park’s dedication and commitment to design excellence has been
recognised with a glittering award from the Royal Town Planning Institute
(RTPI).
The RTPI
Awards for Planning Excellence South East were held at The Crowne Plaza, Reading, with the Authority
winning “Best Plan”.
The accolade
recognises the outstanding contribution made to the National Park’s
planning framework by the Design Guide
Supplementary Planning Document. Learn more.
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Roman Goddess gets new lease of life
A
beautiful temple dedicated to the Roman
Goddess Minerva is to be rebuilt on the Goodwood Estate.
Planning Officers at
Chichester District Council, working on behalf of the National Park
Authority, have been working with the Goodwood Estate on the
reconstruction of the Temple of Minerva. The picture above, courtesy of
the Goodwood Collection, was taken in 1895..
Find out more here about efforts to resurrect
the temple.
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UPDATES FROM
PLANNING POLICY
Lewis
Ford, Senior Planning Policy Officer, shares some of the latest news
around policy.
• The East Sussex Minerals and
Waste Local Plan Partial Reviewhas been adopted by the
National Park Authority and East Sussex County Council. Brighton &
Hove City Council will be considering the adoption of this Plan in
October.
• The Hampshire Minerals and
Waste Local Plan Partial Review has been submitted to
the Planning Inspectorate for examination (hearings anticipated in
2025).
• The West Sussex Waste Local
Plan has been reviewed and agreed as still fit for
purpose by the National Park Authority and West Sussex County Council.
• The Bramshott & Liphook
Neighbourhood Development Plan has passed its
examination and a referendum will be carried out in the Autumn.
• The Peacehaven &
Telscombe Neighbourhood Development Plan is currently
at examination.
• The draft Upham Village
Design Statement first consultation concluded in July.
• West Saltdean Neighbourhood
Development Plan carried out its Regulation 14
consultation in May/June.
• Coldean Neighbourhood
Development Plan carried out its Regulation 14
consultation in June/July.
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New green finance scheme for businesses
The fight against
biodiversity loss took a step forward as the South Downs National Park
announced a new nature recovery scheme for
businesses of all sizes.
The South Downs has
become the first
National Park in the UK to open up a formal scheme for
voluntary biodiversity gain to the private sector – meaning that firms of
any size across England can invest in high-ethic, effective nature
recovery. Learn more.
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New partnership for housing
Key
stakeholders are putting their heads together to bring forward more
affordable homes in rural
communities. Learn more here.
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New support network for women planners
A new
group has been formed to support women working in planning and a
30-strong launch event was recently held at the South Downs Centre.
Sussex
Women Planners met up to share
ideas, experiences, best practice, and challenges for the inaugural
event in Midhurst. Find out more here.
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Improved accessibility for town after
CIL funding
A new
‘Changing Places’ toilet has been provided in the centre of
Petersfield, supported by contributions from both CIL and S106
developer funds.
Find out about the latest updates
about the Community
Infrastructure Levy.
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Celebrating sustainability and heritage
A stunning house
that puts sustainability at its heart has won “The South Downs Award”
as part of a prestigious heritage scheme.
Vanessa
Rowlands (pictured above),
Chair of the National Park Authority, presented the trophy to the team
behind The Mile House, which is situated near Amberley.
It comes as projects
across Sussex were recognised for exceptional design, architecture and
conservation at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards. Learn more.
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Exciting shortlist for Design Awards
A public
park makeover, café, eco-home, temple, and the restoration of a
570-year-old timber house are
among the exciting mix of projects shortlisted for a prestigious South
Downs Design Award.
More than 60
nominations were received across Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex
for the National Park’s award scheme that celebrates outstanding design,
architecture and innovation.
Learn more here about the upcoming awards and vote
in The People's Choice.
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Latest planning
stats
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April to June 24
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Appeals submitted to the Planning
Inspectorate
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18
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Appeals started
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28
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Appeals determined
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17
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Appeals successfully defended
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16
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Statutory submissions received
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968
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Statutory submissions received via the
Planning Portal
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844
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Statutory submissions determined
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1,010
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Neighbours notified
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4,211
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Representations received
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1,417
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Consultations issued
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2,648
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Conditions imposed
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3,223
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Enquiries for planning advice
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243
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Enforcement complaints received
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149
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Enforcement cases opened
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109
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Enforcement related site inspections
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134
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Enforcement notices served
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7
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Enforcement cases closed
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115
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Meet the National Park planner...
We catch up with Sarah Round,
Principal Development Management Officer, and find about her job, as well
as her love of coffee and nature. Meet Sarah here.
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Dates for the diary
The
next planning committee meetings will be held on 12 September, 10
October, 14 November and 12 December. You can watch the meetings
on-demand for up to six months after the meeting through our webcasting
portal.
You
can look at previous and upcoming agendas on the website here.
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