Issue details

Response to Regulation 18 consultation on the South Downs Local Plan Review

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.