Decision - Stanmer Park - Traditional Agricultural Buildings Update

(1)               That it be agreed to consult with the SDNPA, tenants and other interested parties on the refreshed City Downland Initiative called the Downland Estate policy that fits into the One Planet Living principles and UN Biosphere Reserve status; and

(2)               That the progress made to date be noted and the appointment of a project team to establish the feasibility of the Home Farm buildings being refurbished as a gateway to the South Downs National Park be supported.  Working in partnership with the SDNPA the project team will establish a planned and costed development strategy that fits into the developing master plan for the Park capable of being used, for applications for grant funding, such as, the Heritage Lottery Grant Fund.  Funding for the project team’s initial set up costs of £75,000 is to be met from existing capital budgets.