How to submit your own comments to SDNPA

The new South Downs Local Plan (Proposed Submission) is published on 12 May for public comment for  six weeks.  

It is published under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.   This is the final  consultation  before the plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination.   This consultation stage differs from previous consultations on the new Local Plan, as the Planning Inspector will be interested in comments related to the Local Plan’s soundness and legal compliance. 

The consultation is open for 6 weeks from Tuesday 12 May 2026 to 23 June 2026 (closing at 23.59) .