This report seeks agreement from the Committee
to the draft response to the South Downs National Park Authority
(SDNPA) on their current Regulation 18 Consultation on a review of
the South Downs Local Plan. The current South Downs Local Plan
covers the period 2014 to 2033 and was adopted in July 2019. It is
now 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 new
Local Plan is intended to cover the period up to 2042. The public
consultation of the Local Plan Review started on 20 January 2025
and is the main opportunity for people to help shape the final
Plan. Once the new Local Plan is adopted in 2027, it will be used
to help decide all planning applications in the National
Park.
The consultation runs between 20 January - 17 March 2025, but the
SDNPA has agreed to an extension of time with Arun DC to submit
comments on the document by 21 March 2025, to take account of the
Planning Policy Committee meeting dates.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2025
Decision due: 18 Mar 2025 by Planning Policy Committee
Lead director: Director of Growth
Contact: Victoria Hobday, Senior Planning Officer Email: victoria.hobday@arun.gov.uk.
Consultation with Group Leaders/Committee Chair: Yes – To be discussed with Chairman/Vice Chairman of PPC. Consultation to be notified to all Ward Councillors.