Planning authority
South Downs National Park Authority
Adopted plan 7.3 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | South Downs Local Plan 2014-2033 |
| Adopted | 2 July 2019 |
| Age | 7.3 years |
| Plan period | 2014–2033 |
| Housing requirement | 4,750 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | South Downs Local Plan Review |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
No Housing Delivery Test result for this authority in the latest table.
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 1,711 |
| Decided | 1,616 |
| Granted | 1,476 (91%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 140 |
| Major applications decided | 39, of which 34 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 431 | 400 | 371 | 29 |
| October to December 2025 | 391 | 423 | 392 | 31 |
| January to March 2026 | 463 | 397 | 361 | 36 |
| April to June 2026 | 426 | 396 | 352 | 44 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 213: 56 allowed, 2 split, 155 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 77: 28 allowed, 2 split, 47 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 30% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | Land east of New Barn Farm Lane, Blendworth, PO8 0QG Application SDNP/25/03806/FUL | Change of use | Hearing | Dismissed |
| 14 August 2026 | Percival Farm, Jobsons Lane, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27 3BY Application SDNP/25/03369/APNB | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 13 August 2026 | The Brambles, Pratts Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2BL Application SDNP/25/03114/FUL | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 12 August 2026 | LAND WEST OF GARDNERS FARM, PRATTS LANE, STEEP MARSH, HAMPSHIRE, GU32 2BJ Application SDNP/25/02855/PA3R | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 24 July 2026 | Waterford House, Long Furlong, Patching, West Sussex, BN13 3UT Application SDNP/25/04462/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 22 July 2026 | Land at Fernden, Kingsley Green, Haslemere, GU27 3LQ Application SDNP/25/01340/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 14 July 2026 | Empshott Grange, Church Lane, Empshott, Hampshire, GU33 6HT Application SDNP/24/03736/FUL | Change of use, -1 homes | Hearing | Dismissed |
| 10 July 2026 | Little Quinnings, Malthouse Lane, West Ashling, West Sussex, PO18 8DZ Application SDNP/25/01202/FUL | Mineral working | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 July 2026 | Grass Verge, Land Opposite Highdown Road, Nevill Road, Wallands Park, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1PD Application SDNP/25/00266/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 23 June 2026 | Roman Mile Farm, Bignor Park Road, Bignor, West Sussex, RH20 1HQ Application SDNP/25/02690/FUL | Unknown, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.