Parish Council

Outline plans for this development had been rejected by the South Downs National Park Authority in 2024 with their reasons for refusal including harm to the landscape character, concerns about highway safety, local social & economic wellbeing and other matters.

Investigations and fund-raising for improvements to the hall began early in 2021 and were guided by an Energy Audit Report from BuildPass. This reviewed the building fabric and energy demands with advice about both short- and long-term strategies for reducing energy, running costs and carbon footprint. 

The first phase of the works were undertaken in August 2022 with the installation of new double-glazed windows, doors, cladding and soffits as well as new external stairs for improved safety.

The South Downs Local Plan is being reviewed to ensure it is up-to-date and addresses important issues, including how and where development takes place. 

Public consultation of this review runs until 17^th March. This is the main opportunity for people to influence the final Plan. Feedback will help shape the next version which will be published next year and examined by an independent Inspector.  

Seventy-six housing sites are included in the consultation, including one in Buriton.