Planning consultant for the South Downs National Park

All areas we cover

Host authorities

The National Park Authority is the local planning authority inside the boundary. Chichester, East Hampshire and Winchester process applications as host authorities, which catches people who assume the district name on the letter is the decision-maker. Petersfield, Liss and East Meon sit in the Hampshire part of the park. Midhurst, Petworth and Storrington sit on the Sussex side, with Lewes, Alfriston and Ditchling further east. If the address is outside the boundary, the case goes to the district or unitary instead — Hampshire, West Sussex or East Sussex and Brighton.

What we prepare

• Householder applications for extensions, lofts, outbuildings and annexes
• Full applications for new dwellings and conversions
• Change of use and lawful development certificates
• Prior approval where the permitted development right applies
• Appeals, including enforcement and non-determination