What is proposed?
On 12 May 2026 the SDNPA published its latest version of its proposed Local Plan – this time for its second (Regulation 19) consultation.
What is within the proposed SDNPA Local Plan
Introduction and Context | Explaining what the Local Plan aims to do, how it fits in with National and Regional and relevant local information (e.g. local population, demographics and expected growth). | ||
Vision & Objectives | This section lays out SDNPA’s Vision and objectives … which have recently been refreshed & renewed in SDNPA’s Partnership Management Plan (2026-31). | ||
Spatial Portrait & Strategy | This section lays out some of the things that make the SDNP special; our key challenges and the strategy … which is broadly to develop where infrastructure (particularly transport is strongest). Easebourne is classified as “amber – some potential” | ||
STRATEGIC POLICIES (Pages 20-137) | SDNPA has listed 58 Strategic Policies, covering various elements relevant to planning: | ||
§LANDSCAPE & HERITAGE §NATURE & CLIMATE §WATER & POLLUTION | §HOUSING §ECONOMY §COMMUNITY SPACES | §TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE | |
SITE ALLOCATIONS (Pages 138-293) | Details the plans & the proposed sites for each “Primary Settlement” … there are 77 proposed Sites across the National Park | ||
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) .
