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A National Park for the South Downs: News Update

An Interim Chief Executive, Dr Richard Shaw, has been appointed by Defra to lead the process of establishing a National Park Authority for the South Downs.

Who will be advising the Interim Chief Executive?
What happens next?
What about AONB areas not included in a National Park?
Where does the National Park boundary lie?
Could the decision still be appealed against?
How does a National Park differ from an AONB in terms of Management?
How will planning rules change?
How will access rules change?
What about the impact on local businesses?
Will the South Downs be overwhelmed by visitors?

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