South Downs Local Plan Review
An eight-week consultation begins today as the National Park invites people to have their say on how and where development takes place.
Published: 21 January 2025
The award-winning South Downs Local Plan is being reviewed to ensure it is up-to-date and addresses important issues such as nature recovery, climate change, affordable housing and helping local communities thrive.
The public consultation of the Local Plan Review starts on 20 January and will run until 17 March. This is the main opportunity for people to help shape the final Plan, so the National Park Authority is inviting comments from local communities, stakeholders and the development sector. This feedback will then help shape the next version of the Local Plan, which will be published in 2026 ahead of its submission for examination by an independent Inspector. Once the new Local Plan is adopted in 2027, it will be used to help decide all planning applications in the National Park.
Responses to the consultation can be made in the following ways:
- Online: Using the consultation platform to view and give feedback on the draft revised Local Plan at https://sdnpalocalplanreview.commonplace.is/
- Email: planningpolicy@southdowns.gov.uk
- In writing: Planning Policy Team, South Downs Centre, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH
You can also find out more at one of the Local Plan Review drop-in events at:
- Midhurst – Wednesday, 22 January between 6.30pm and 8.30pm at the South Downs Centre Memorial Hall, North Street, GU29 9DH