All posts by jefftravis

Exceptional design shines brightly at South Downs National Park awards

October 3rd, 2024

A stunning new wildlife haven, a hillside café in the shape of a train carriage, an eco-friendly house and a beautifully-renovated farmstead are among the winners of the South Downs Design Awards. The winners were announced at an inspiring ceremony at the South Downs Centre in Midhurst yesterday (2 October). The awards celebrate high standards […]

Inspiring walking trail is damaged in targeted attack

September 19th, 2024

The National Park Authority is deeply saddened and appalled that a walking trail featuring fantastic stories from writers of global heritage, sharing their love for and connection with the South Downs, has been vandalised. Thirteen plaques along the Sussex Heritage Coast from Seaford to Eastbourne were stolen, with offenders using a screwdriver to prise off […]

New initiative ensures robust delivery of biodiversity improvements through planning

September 18th, 2024

An innovative partnership is helping Local Planning Authorities get fully set up for mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This year has seen a tidal wave of change in nature compliance as 10 per cent BNG is now a mandatory requirement for many developments in England. Several studies, including ones by the British Property Foundation and […]

Development for brownfield site in Lewes is given go-ahead

September 12th, 2024

A residential and commercial development in Lewes town centre has been approved today. Members of the Planning Committee for the South Downs National Park Authority voted to approve plans for the former Lewes bus station, in Eastgate Street, subject to the completion of Section 106 legal agreement. The Generator Group has been given permission to […]

Discover the Downs! New project connects children with National Park

September 10th, 2024

Hundreds of schoolchildren from across the South East will be able to enjoy the wonders of the South Downs National Park thanks to a major funding boost. The “Discover the Downs” initiative will get scores of children into the great outdoors, bringing exciting experiences to youngsters who don’t have easy access to National Parks. Schools […]