Comment
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 2750
Received: 07/02/2019
Respondent: Sussex Wildlife Trust
Representation Summary:
SWT are concerned about the suggestion of a 'new linear greenspace with public access' along the River Lavant floodplain. Any progression of this would need to consider the potential impacts of recreational disturbance on riverine habitats. We also recommend that there is assessment of the potential for any greenspace to contribute to natural flood management of the river.
As stated for the previous allocations, SWT recommend that the policy is amended in terms of its ambitions for green infrastructure provision and biodiversity net gains:
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