The South Downs Local Plan Review

First public consultation (Reg 18) on the revised Local Plan

The award-winning South Downs Local Plan is 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.

Open from Monday 20 January to 17 March 2025

This is the main opportunity for people to help shape the final Plan, so we are inviting comments from local communities, stakeholders and the development sector.

Consultation Hub

Find out everything you need to know to respond to the consultation below at the Consultation Hub.

You can see the adopted South Downs Local Plan and Policies Map 2014-2033 on this page.

Consultation Hub

Everything you need to know to take part in the first consultation (Reg 18) on the South Downs Local Plan Review from 20 January to 17 March 2025.

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Project Documents

A series of documents that set out how we will go about the review of the Local Plan, including the scope, the timetable and how we will carry out consultation.

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Evidence Base

This page sets out evidence that has been undertaken to inform the Local Plan Review. Several of these evidence studies will be updated as the Local Plan Review progresses. Further...

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Previous Engagement

Below are details of engagement on the Local Plan Review including early engagement in Summer 2024 and Parish & Town Council engagement. This page will be update with more information...

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Stay up to date with Planning News and the developments of the Local Plan Review by signing-up to the South Downs Planning Newsletter.

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