Policy Implications for the South Downs National Park Andrew Lee, Director of Strategy and Partnership, South Downs National Park Authority

1. Policy implications for the South Downs National Park Nature of Change Conference Andrew Lee, Director of Strategy & Partnerships

6. ? Ecological Networks Localism Bill Neighbourhood Planning National Environment White Paper Biodiversity Strategy National Planning Policy Framework

8. Purpose 1 To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area. Duty To seek to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities Purpose 2 To promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Special qualities of the Park by the public. Restoring ecological networks can support both NP Purposes and Duty Fit for Purpose

10. National Park Management Plan (shared) Use of Assets / Delivery of Services Ecological Networks Public/Private investment flows within or impacting upon the National Park: (£100s millions? ) Purposes & Duty

11. Dialogue is essential Powerful synergies exist between ecological restoration and wellbeing, these increase with scale SDNPA engagement processes are involving many 100s of people right now - so vital this agenda features strongly in debate

12. State of the National Park Report LDF Core Strategy National Park Management Plan Ongoing Engagement Developing Evidence Base Embedding this Approach in SDNP by 2014

14. Thank you, and please continue the Conference debate on the South Downs online Forum at: www.southdowns.gov.uk/forum andrew.lee@southdowns.gov.uk Director of Strategy & Partnerships 07795 287 538 or 01730 811774 South Downs National Park Authority, Hatton House, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9LU