The successful designation of Nutham Lane open space as a new Village Green
- veronikatoth7
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Southwater Parish Council is pleased to acknowledge the successful designation of Nutham Lane Open Space as a new Village Green. This outcome ensures the long-term protection of this valued community space, aligning with the Council’s ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of the open spaces designated in the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan.
While the Parish Council was not involved in the application process, we recognise the dedication of the residents in securing long term protection for this area. The Council has supported the preservation of Nutham Lane Open Space, as evidenced by its inclusion in Policy SNP5 of the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan. Adopted by public referendum in June 2021, this policy explicitly protects the land from development and reinforces the Council’s commitment to maintaining the green spaces covered by SNP5 and SNP6 of the Neighbourhood Plan for public use.
Despite some misconceptions, the Parish Council has never considered or proposed development on this land where it has prioritised its preservation through the made Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council had raised concerns regarding procedural inaccuracies in the initial Village Green application and to ensure compliance with legal requirements, the Council highlighted these issues to West Sussex County Council. After necessary revisions, the corrected application was processed and ultimately approved.
It is important to note that Nutham Lane Open Space was already subject to protective covenants restricting its use as public open space. However, the Village Green designation now provides additional legal safeguards, reinforcing the Neighbourhood Plan’s protections and preserving the area for community enjoyment.
Southwater Parish Council remains committed to upholding the protections outlined in the Neighbourhood Plan such as supporting the preservation of valued green spaces in policies SNP5 and SNP6.
We congratulate the residents on their successful application.
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