Consultation on a South Downs National Park Technical Advice Note (TAN): Retrofitting Historic Buildings for Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction

A message from the South Downs National Park Authority's Strategic Planning Team.

I am writing to inform you about the current consultation of the technical advice note (TAN) on ‘Retrofitting Historic Buildings for Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction. Technical Advice Notes (TANs) are non-statutory documents that provide explanatory information and advice to applicants on specific policies. As you are aware, the unique character and heritage value of historic buildings must be carefully balanced with the urgent need to address climate change.

Please find attached the consultation version of the TAN for your comments HERE.

We encourage you to share your views, as we want to ensure that the advice note is both practical and sympathetic to the fabric of historic buildings.

The consultation runs from 27th November 2025 to 18th December 2025. Please send your comments to consultations@southdowns.gov.uk

All submissions will be considered carefully. The final version of the document will then be taken before the SDNPA Planning Committee for approval and then published on the SDNPA website.

Thank you in advance for your time and valuable input. We look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

Lucie Tushingham

Conservation Officer

South Downs Centre, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH