ANNUAL REVIEW 2014/15 INTRODUCTION 2 2 by the public. Purpose 2 enjoyment of the special for the understanding and To promote opportunities qualities of the National Park Duty of our purposes.

and economic well-being of To seek to foster the social the National Park in pursuit the local communities within Purpose 1 the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area. To conserve and enhance Margaret Paren Chair

Trevor Beattie Trevor Chief Executive AND DUTY PURPOSES Our role as the National Park Authority is clearly defined by Parliament in our statutory Purposes which are: and Duty, It also provides firm provides It also the delivery in confidence for grounds ambitious of our long-term National Park. vision for the

The higher profile of the National Park, the increased interest andThe higher profile of the National the deeper knowledge of its specialinvolvement in securing its future, of the future are evident forqualities and the ever greater expectations our precious landscape. This is a majorall those who live, work and visit has only just reached its fifth birthday. achievement for an Authority that A great deal of progress has been made against the 57 policies in ourA great deal of progress has been Partnership Plan since it was published in December 2013. Management progress but many of our most importantThis Annual Review quantifies that achievements are less tangible. The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) works in partnership works National Park Authority (SDNPA) The South Downs landowners, farmers,with a wide range of organisations, local businesses, to caring for the South Downsresidents and visitors who are committed National Park. These partnerships in have grown in number and deepened impact during 2014/15. This Annual Review reflects on a successful first year of delivery reflects on a successful first This Annual Review for the Partnership the key achievements of the Management Plan by outlining our Corporate Plan for 2014–17. set against our objectives from SDNPA some of the many includes case studies to showcase This document also with our partners. are proud to have worked on projects which we NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL IN THE SOUTH DOWNS DOWNS SOUTH IN THE A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT OF A YEAR INTRODUCTION 3 3 33 27 28 26 ...using the National Park Park ...using the National identity shared NUMBER OF NUMBER PARTNERS...... helping to deliver towards a towards deliver ...helping to future sustainable ...helping to promote promote ...helping to understanding opportunities for and enjoyment ...helping to deliver a thriving deliver ...helping to living landscape by the solar the solar by panels at the South Downs Centre attended sites sites as improved the part of NIA project 60 80 EVENTS 34 being monitored or being monitored supported* KEY SPECIES 9,413 kWhrs GENERATED CHALK GRASSLANDS (in the National (in the National using the Park) for South Downs learning outside the classroom opportunities OF SCHOOLS 73,900 the South number of of number Downs Way Downs people using 58% 319,325 reached through Our South Downs Downs South Our through reached CHILDREN 5,891 supporting National supporting National work Park VOLUNTEERING DAYS PLANNING applications in 5 validated days working PLANNING £1,105,479 secured secured £1,105,479 section 106 by agreements investment for the South the for investment in the South is spent East Downs. OF WOODLAND GRANT m % 450 £1.1 70

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*More than 34 species benefit from the habitat work we do but it is not currently possible to capture them within this measurement. *More than 34 species benefit from the habitat work we do but it is not currently KEY ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 2014/15 FROM ACHIEVEMENTS KEY OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 1: SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AS A SPECIAL, THRIVING, LIVING AND WORKING LANDSCAPE

We are continuing to work with a variety of partners to deliver key outcomes which conserve and enhance the landscape, biodiversity and heritage assets in the South Downs National Park. We are also managing the impacts of large-scale and cumulative small-scale developments. 4 WHAT WE SAID WE WHAT WE HAVE DONE… WHAT WE SAID WE WHAT WE HAVE DONE… WOULD DO… WOULD DO… Prepare for the Following extensive consultation and partnership Monitor and ensure The National Park Authority is now involved in submission of the South work we have developed the preferred options the robustness of the management of 165 Conservation Areas Downs National Park for the SDNP Local Plan. This met the first year Conservation Area designated by the previous Local Planning (SDNP) Local Plan in target in our Local Development Scheme (LDS). Management Plans Authorities. Conservation Area Management accordance with the Plans are designed to protect and where possible timetable and procedures lead to better management of Conservation set out in the agreed Areas in historic settlements – they have a 10 Local Development year life before being reviewed. Scheme (LDS) Undertake a range Over the last year 6 projects were started Create a Heritage Coast Working in partnership with the Heritage Coast of projects to deliver relating to Objective 1. Two of these are due Partnership Plan Partnership (HCP), a working group of heritage Objective 1 to run for more than a year. The total investment coast organisations, we have completed the made by the SDNPA and our partners to these draft HCP Plan. This five year plan combines projects is £138,990. These projects focus individual organisations’ aspirations and actions on a variety of areas ranging from the built to protect our heritage coastline and will be environment and chalk grassland, to cultural implemented from 2015/16. Heritage Coast heritage and heathlands. Two of these projects Partners include Lewes, Eastbourne and Wealden are due to run for more than one year. District Councils; East Sussex County Council; the Environment Agency; Natural England; the National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust. OBJECTIVE 1 5

gates around the village of Milland in West in West gates around the village of Milland Sussex, as part‘Miles without Stiles’ project of the all UKwhich aims to improve access across leaflet startingNational Parks. A new circular walk continuingfrom Liphook railway station and produced tothrough Milland village has been promote walking in the area. dormouse the have helped expand boxes we dormouse (a Site of program at Binsted monitoring Nature Conservation from 150 Interest (SNCI) 200 boxes in 2015. This is anboxes in 2014 to which would have cost £900 ifincrease of 33% purchased ready made.the boxes had been Ranger Service we Volunteer and South Downs invasivehave cleared huge amounts of the As River Rother. Himalayan Balsam plant along the parthave also mapped the of this project we tributaries of the river to ascertain the extent of the issue. In early 2015 we installed a number of kissingIn early 2015 we installed a number By supplying wood to make new and replacement wood to make By supplying in partnership with the local authorities Working

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funded the restoration of Burpham dew pond tofunded the restoration of Burpham add further this area of farmland diversity to which, increases insince 2002, has seen spectacular farmland partridge, birds such as the grey skylark and corn to a bridleway it bunting. Located close to enjoy andis clearly visible to walkers and riders is a reminder of the South Downs agricultural Wildlife Trust, Natural England and the National Natural England Wildlife Trust, to support the creation and management Trust flower bee (Anthophorahabitat for the potter This Valley. retusa) at key sites in the Cuckmere populationspecies has undergone a dramatic II and is now War decline since the end of World Dorset across torestricted to only a few sites from In partnership with the Norfolk Estate we have We are working in partnership are working the Sussex with We © Mike Edwards Mike ©

history when such dewponds were an essential source of drinking water for sheep. Sussex. Work to date has involved clearing a new ride at Seaford Head to date has involved clearing a new ride at Seaford Sussex. Work food plants to grow. Nature Reserve to encourage the bee’s BURPHAM DEW POND ANTHOPHORA RETUSA BEE PROJECT ANTHOPHORA Here are some highlights of the work carried out on the ground across the of the work carried out Here are some highlights 2014–15: National Park during GROUND PROJECTS ON THE ON PROJECTS OBJECTIVE 1 6

Group to create a wildlife haven in the centre of haven in the centre create a wildlife Group to with a After consultation Sussex. West Midhurst, of partnersnumber silt made to dredge plans were the pond and place it aroundfrom the centre of retained by a natural built wall,the inner edges, beds and a reed bed to beallowing sedge for this project came from aplanted. Funding rich swardvolunteers to recreate a wild flower church in East around the 11th century St Hubert’s theHampshire. Not only does this improve the project areabiodiversity and beauty of the site, seed harvestinghas the potential to be used as a site for further works. enhancement We have worked closely with the South Pond with the South worked closely have We Staff have worked with the local community and © SDNPA/Nick Heasman SDNPA/Nick © number of sources including our Sustainable Community Fund. including our Sustainable Community number of sources WILD FLOWER RESTORATION RESTORATION WILD FLOWER SOUTH POND RESTORATION. POND SOUTH

helped Bury Parish clear vegetation from the quarry face of the old disused sand pit on the Sussex. Carried out in West Piece edge of Lord’s as part Rother Connections of the Arun and exposed sandProject, this work resulted in a large cliff face that will encourage sand martins to nest in the area. the management plan for Mill Hill Local Nature Mill Hill Local plan for the management Reserve in partnership Worthing with Adur and Butterfly (who own the land), Councils and Sussex County Council Conservation, West Ranger Service. This Volunteer the South Downs volunteer days, scrub clearancehas involved 156 Blues Project, Adur & Brighton funded by Veolia Throughout 2014–15, Rangers and Volunteers and Volunteers Throughout 2014–15, Rangers For the last five years we have been implementing five years we For the last © D. Middleton D. © Worthing District Councils and the South Downs National Park Authority, Downs National Park Authority, District Councils and the South Worthing the upgrading cattle, re-fencing of the northernannual grazing of boundary, collecting in partnership For All’ specification, seed access trail to ‘Access annual butterfly and moth Place, re-building 120 steps, with Wakehurst surveys habitat enhancement for reptiles in partnership and the with a translocation site for their Adur Tidal Environment Agency (Mill Hill is Project). Walls SAND MARTIN NESTING SAND MARTIN MILL HILL NATURE RESERVE MANAGEMENT RESERVE NATURE HILL MILL OBJECTIVE 1 7

Restoring a swathe of wildlife-rich chalk grassland along the South Downs of wildlife-rich chalk grassland Restoring a swathe through the combined effort going to be ambitious. But was always Way dedicated partnershipand energy of a we have made a really good is aNature Improvement Area (NIA) Ahead start. South Downs Way The government-fundedof hectares of which has restored hundreds initiative from Winchester to Eastbourne,chalk grassland people with reconnected of grasslands which are demonstrated the many benefits this heritage and and connected. more numerous bigger, better, Around Winchester a partnership led by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Nature has made excellent progress over the last year. Wildlife Trust Magdalen Conservation’s Hill and Butterfly reserves such as St Catherine’s Hill Down are better reservoirs and are now for rare butterflies and orchids, traditional breed cattle and sheepa base for a grazing initiative deploying have and loss of wildlife. We to neighbouring sites at risk of abandonment quality of approximately 220 hectares ofachieved our target of improved connections for Duke of Burgundy butterflygrassland habitat and improved populations. but it has also demonstrated the power ofThe project has been ambitious partnershipof the following playing a vital role in the project’s with each success: the Butterfly Conservation, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Biodiversity Information Hampshire Centre, Natural England, South Trust, Winchester City Council.Downs National Park Authority and WINCHESTER PARTNERSHIP © Neil Hulme Neil © OBJECTIVE 1 8

We have recruited 189 volunteers to the Secrets of the High Woods project of the High Woods 189 volunteers to the Secrets have recruited We wooded central downs the heritage assets in the which looks to identify through a Lidar surveycommunity validation. Through partnership and with introductory Rangers we have delivered four Volunteer the South Downs covering the background attendance of 85 volunteers), training days (total addition to more detailed the National Park Authority in to volunteering with information and a practical exercise in landscape about the project interpretation. delivered specific training days to 48Following on from this we have volunteers for field survey techniques and to 22 volunteers on archival for those film archive to the Wessex research, including an introduction full survey In addition, we also ran five days forinterested in oral history. get-together for our volunteers attrained volunteers and held a Christmas Surveywhich Helen Winton of the EH Aerial team was our guest speaker. with have also established a volunteer newsletter for this project We specific information training and other events. Engaging with regarding training foresters and other people working in the woods, the community, with our ranger teams, is importantincluding volunteers who are working to increased understanding of, and thereforeensure the wider public have an South Downs. respect for the heritage sites in the SECRETS OF THE HIGH OF THE SECRETS WOODS © SDNPA/Anne Purkiss SDNPA/Anne © OBJECTIVE 2 9 WHAT WE HAVE DONE… HAVE WE WHAT December 2014, the number ofBetween April and the National Parklocal tourism businesses promoting from 150 to 167.on the Our Land website increased 225 businessesOur aim is to achieve a minimum of National Park inpromoting a range of activities in the 2015/16. 5 projects were started relating Over the last year, to run for moreto Objective 2. Four of these are due The total investment made by the SDNPA than a year. and our partners to these projects is £151,574. areas includingThese projects focus on a variety of art, cycling, health and wellbeing, education, outdoor learning, transport, sustainable and geocaching. Increase the number of local tourism businesses promoting the National Park and encouraging visitors to visit multiple venues Undertake a range of projects to deliver Objective 2 WHAT WE SAID WE WE WHAT WOULD DO… WHAT WE HAVE DONE… HAVE WE WHAT and March 2015 volunteersBetween April 2014 an increase of 72carried out 5,891 volunteer days – in 2013/14. Tasks days compared to the same period scrub on chalkincluded the clearance of encroaching in woodlands,grassland and heathland, coppicing gates and stiles,maintaining rights of ways by replacing at thelaying hedges, project work and administration surveyingNational Park Authority offices and invertebrates partnership work in with a wide in streams. Volunteers National Trust, range of organisations including the Natural England, Butterfly Conservation, County and groups. District Councils and smaller local community Through programmes funded by government grants such Transport as Cycling Ambition and Local Sustainable of initiativesFund, we have delivered a wide range aimed at increasing the proportion of visitors who by sustainableaccess the South Downs National Park modes including public transport. During 2014/15 we have completed three new cycle routes and a further seven schemes are underway and due for completion in 2015/16. See the Cycling Ambition case study on page 11 for more information.

Increase the number of volunteer days undertaken by the South Downs Ranger Volunteer ) Service (SDVRS Increase the proportion of visits to and within the South Downs by National Park sustainable modes of transport WHAT WE SAID WE WE WHAT WOULD DO… We are continuing to promote opportunities for awareness, learning and engagement, seeking to ensure quality access management and accessibility, and to promote opportunities are continuing learning for awareness, accessibility, access management and seeking to ensure quality and engagement, We supporting tourism. the development of sustainable PARK TO CONNECT TO ITS UNIQUE AND SPECIAL PLACES PLACES SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ITS TO CONNECT TO PARK WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL NATIONAL DOWNS SOUTH THE OUTSIDE AND WITHIN PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE PEOPLE FOR OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE 2: OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE 2

Mark Sears, Director of the Wild Network was our key-note speaker OUR SOUTH DOWNS encouraging the audience to take a closer look at the amount of #wildtime we are providing for children (and ourselves), drawing upon the ever- TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE growing body of evidence that supports our drive to reconnect children to nature. This annual conference offers a forum for teachers from across the area to Support from senior staff within schools is crucial to being able to deliver learn about the wealth of outdoor learning provision on their doorsteps. The a local, outdoor curriculum, and to that end we were delighted to have event is part of our wider Our South Downs approach to delivering local, Jonathan Culley, Headteacher of Easebourne School, to deliver the second outdoor learning across the curriculum to over 730 schools in and around key-note address taking us on a journey of making connections with nature the National Park. at the grass roots level, with great anecdotes and practical advice. 10 This years’ event focused on local learning in partnership and saw 72 delegates from 61 schools attending, along with over 30 outdoor learning providers who showcased their wares in two busy market-places. 11 “Fantastic day, very well-organised and run. It’s good to see workshops covering a diverse selection of themes from Riveting Rivers to Poo such a fantastic National Park establishing firm links with and Paw prints, Landscapes Alive to Campfire Carbon Calculators were education, which hopefully in turn will provide Outdoor delivered by our local experts in the field. Education opportunities and provisions. Thank you.” © SDNPA/Anne Purkiss © SDNPA/Anne OBJECTIVE 2 11

Lead: Hampshire County Council) Hampshire Lead: Lead: East Sussex County Council) Lead: Lead: West Sussex County Council) West Lead: April 2015. ( the summer of 2015. ( Lead: Brighton Council) City and Hove Lead: Barnham railway station into the South Barnham railway Cycle path from completed by the end of 2015. ( completed by the multi-user Right of Way upgrade – the surface multi-user Right of Way Trail Meon Valley segregated cycle path (an identified commuterRingmer to Lewes segregated cycle path (an identified route into Lewes) – work started in October 2014 and completed in – currently under construction and due to be – currently under Park Downs National upgrade and route enhancement is underwayupgrade and route enhancement and due to complete in

Lead: West Sussex County Council) Sussex West Lead: multi user path an off multi user Road Ditchling Rd along Ditchling road path in This was completed Brighton station. cycle routes from linking to 2014 ( October Park – Country to Queen Elizabeth Petersfield Cycle path from are due to startwork has been completed and works detailed design Country Hampshire Council) the end of 2015. (Lead: and complete by multi-user path crossing the A283 at Bramber – a newDowns Link multi-user path crossing the A283 section provides an alternative and safe route to crossing the busy a link to the South Downs Way A283 via an underpass, providing This work is due to be completed in summer 2015. National Trail. (

Our Cycling Ambition schemes involve creating car-free access into theOur Cycling Ambition schemes involve railway station ‘Gateways’, such asSouth Downs National Park via Barnham as well as developing new recreational and Petersfield stations, Many of the routes are being Way. routes such as the riverside Egret’s delivered by our local authority partners. completed in the Three routes were period up to April 2015 and a furtherare underway seven schemes and due for completion in 2015/16. Examples of schemes include: The Cycling Ambition programme is changing the way visitors travel to andThe Cycling Ambition programme and improved multi-user routes acrossaround the National Park. Our new in urban areas with the countrysidethe National Park connect communities journeysand enable commuting and utility between villages, transport Making more journeysgateways and employment centres. by sustainable on our journeymodes and fewer by car is a step towards a modal shift the National Park.amongst visitors and residents in CYCLING AMBITION CYCLING OBJECTIVE 3 12

WHAT WE HAVE DONE… WE HAVE WHAT of focus –This year we have had two key areas and producingproducing a charging schedule, an infrastructure delivery plan listing projects across could receivethe National Park which we think schedule is currentlyThe CIL charging funding. CIL duringbeing developed and will be delivered National Park2015/16 and published on the website. deliveryThe first draft of the infrastructure plan will will be publishedbe ready by summer 2015 and options. alongside the Local Plan preferred 11 projects were started relating Over the last year, due to run forto Objective 3. Nine of these are The total investment made by more than a year. and our partners to these projects is the SDNPA £132,649. These projects focused on a range of areas such as the reduction of sediment in rivers, green infrastructure, food and drink tourism, and increasing broadband coverage. WHAT WE SAID WE WHAT WOULD DO… towards Work setting up the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Undertake a range of projects to deliver Objective 3 WHAT WE HAVE DONE… WE HAVE WHAT We are working with three key partners on projects We Park identityto showcase how the new National can be used across different organisations. We via the newhave also begun rolling out the identity and ride leaflets,National Park website, our walk Downs View our annual free newspaper South Centre receptionand throughout the South Downs buildings and offices. the SussexIn 2014, 29,257 people viewed the Lead Take Festival of Nature video and the themselvesfilm. In addition, 23 people volunteered the back of theand their dogs as case studies on and 512 tickets were the Lead campaign Take redeemed for 2for1 travel to the Sussex Festival of child Nature. 7,201 people bought either a family, or adult ‘Discovery’ bus ticket – a major objective for the National Park.

WHAT WE SAID WE WHAT WOULD DO… Increase the number of stakeholders who are aware of and using our shared identity to raise the profile of the in National Park their venues or communities Increase the number of the target audience reached by our sustainable behaviour campaigns

We are continuing to provide information are continuing and support on it, as well and the impact of their actions understand their environment to help communities better We are supporting local businesses. the growth of sustainable We and development of their local surroundings. are engaged in the design as making sure they CORPORATE IMPACT IMPACT CORPORATE ACROSS THE NATIONAL PARK, AND MANAGE OUR OWN OUR MANAGE AND PARK, THE NATIONAL ACROSS BY BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES BUSINESSES, BY ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS ACTIONS SUSTAINABLE ENCOURAGE 3: OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE 3

FOOD AND DRINK PORTAL

Food and drink businesses in the South Downs National Park are getting a free publicity boost through a new online directory and networking service to help promote their produce to local people and visitors. Any food business within a ten-mile radius of the National Park – from country pubs and farm shops to farmers markets and wine tasting – can register their business at southdownsfood.org. The site will give visitors, residents and businesses quick access to accurate information about the 13 food and drink available in the South Downs. From artisan cheese, wild venison, micro-breweries and some of the best Over the last year we have been worked in partnership with Southern sparkling wines in the world, the South Downs should be recognized for Cooperative to develop the portal which is due to launch to the public high-quality, sustainable food alongside its spectacular beauty and tranquil in summer 2015. The process in delivering the portal has been guided spaces. By showcasing the wonderful produce available, this site will help by Natural Partnerships CIC, a not for profit partnership with extensive support local businesses to work together to share and overcome their day- experience in the local food scene. to-day challenges. Southdownsfood.org promises to be more than just a food directory, it will also come with quarterly news releases, develop a programme of networking events and activities to help local businesses link-up and work together, and provide the basis of a joint marketing platform for local produce from the South Downs National Park and beyond to compete with national retail chains. OBJECTIVE 3

FAMILY WILD CLUB

In 2014/15 a total of £224,156 was granted to 36 community led projects through the Sustainable Communities Fund (SCF). An excellent example of how this fund can give smaller projects a real boost is the Family Wild Club run by Project Grow in Hollingdean, Brighton. This new organisation was offered a £5,000 grant to develop a pilot project using the National Park to address a variety of issues relating to high levels of deprivation and low levels of social and economic wellbeing and 14 community cohesion. Family Wild Club aims to give families the confidence and skills to use the National Park and experience the positive impact it can have on their SDNPA staff supported the development of this project and encouraged wellbeing. Working with the Sussex Wildlife Trust, Project Grow delivered a partnership working whilst strong evaluation was carried out with support seven week programme for eight parent and child families at a local copse from Brighton University. within the National Park. Programme content included bush-craft, green The success of this project has enabled Project Grow to work with our woodworking, nature identification, cooking and art with Forest School education partners Learning Through Landscapes to continue to deliver the Level 1 qualifications being offered to three unemployed parents. project in different ways. “I want to join the “friends of the woods” group so I can spend more time with my family outdoors.” “Before I felt isolated from people at school but now, when I’m waiting at the school gates, I feel I have something to talk to them about. I feel like I belong a bit more.” OBJECTIVE 3 15

These are the same themes that are set out in the Partnership that are set out the same themes These are Management in turnPlan, which in all which apply Purposes and Duty based on the are National Parks. out under these headings set of planning polices are set A comprehensive to sustainable on dark night skies and tranquillity ranging from those for housing and and housing. Land is allocated economic development sites. number of strategic and other other uses on a small (Preferred Options can feed back on the emerging views are vital. You Your September and 28 Downs Local Plan between 2 stage) of the South the online consultation portal Submit your comments via at October. or send your comments southdowns.gov.uk/localplanconsultation We will also Park offices in Midhurst. directly to the South Downs National across the National Park.be holding a number of roadshows feedback we will produce another draftOnce we have received all of the We and there will be a final opportunity to for you to input on this next year. Downs Local Plan in place by 2017. are hoping to have this first South

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• • • The National Park Authority is working on the first ever Local Plan to cover the first ever Local is working on Park Authority The National Eastbourne. Winchester to Park from South Downs National all of the namely: The Local Plan has three themes LOCAL PLAN – UPDATE ON PROGRESS PROGRESS ON – UPDATE PLAN LOCAL an Ecosystem ServicesThe Local Plan takes is the approach. Its foundation need to conserve the important services processes or National Park the ranging from food, access, the economy, provides that benefit people and experiences of the landscapes tranquillity in timber and wildlife to people’s the National Park. There was a public consultation in spring 2014 on Issues and Options for consultation in spring 2014 There was a public all the comments received Authority has taken on board the Local Plan. The feedback on the Issues parish workshops to get and also held numerous and Options. It will replace a myriad of joint core strategies and local plans that currentlymyriad of joint core strategies and It will replace a Park. policy framework for the National provide the planning ACCOUNTS 16 £1,860 £2,509 s s ture pe £1,160 d Places e Fu bl an landsca na £510 ng stai People Planning – Development Management Livi Su Corporate & Democratic Core SDNPA Spend 2014–15 (£000s) 2014–15 Spend SDNPA

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illustrated in the following chart. of the purposes and duty. The allocation of how those funds are spent is of the purposes and duty. Members, Audits etc., the SDNPA spends the funds it has available in pursuit Members, Audits etc., the SDNPA Park, and the need to provide proper governancePark, and the need to provide proper by supporting the roles of As well as the statutory duty to act as planning authority for the National HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT MONEY THE HOW 2014–15 was just short of £12.5million. In total the income received by the South Downs National Park Authority inIn total the income received by the fund secured by other partners to deliver work in the National Park. received almost £1.4million of income through specific grants in addition toreceived almost £1.4million of income to deliver the Partnership Management Plan. During 2014–15 the SDNPA to deliver the Partnership Management Plan. During 2014–15 the SDNPA The SDNPA was also successful at attracting significant funding for projects The SDNPA through planning activities. for development. In 2014–15 the SDNPA received income of over £1.1m SDNPA for development. In 2014–15 the budget is dedicated to processing and determiningbudget is dedicated to processing planning applications As the Planning Authority for the National Park, a significant partAuthority for the National Park, a As the Planning of our the South Downs and the size of our planning caseload. the South Downs Park Authority in England, reflecting the geographic spread and population of England, reflecting the geographic Park Authority in grant totalling just under £10million. This was the largest grant of any National under £10million. This was the grant totalling just In 2014–15 the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) received a (SDNPA) South Downs National Park Authority In 2014–15 the Affairs (Defra). core grant from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Food and Rural the Department of Environment, core grant from The main source of funding for all National Park Authorities is a Authorities Park for all National source of funding The main FUNDED HOW THE AUTHORITY IS AUTHORITY THE HOW VISION 17

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CN2 N