Object

Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 4921

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Environment Agency

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

We are supportive of the addition of wording regarding supporting opportunities for habitat creation, as per our comments at the Regulation 18 consultation. However, the Local Authority will be aware of the ambitions for this area for a habitat creation scheme through managed realignment of the coast at the south-western edge of the barracks (information page is here - https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/solent-and-south-downs/thorney-island-habitat-creation-scheme-information/). There could be clearer reference to development not hindering or impacting upon such scheme.

Change suggested by respondent:

There could be clearer reference to development not hindering or impacting upon the Thorney Island Habitat Creation Scheme.

Full text:

We are supportive of the addition of wording regarding supporting opportunities for habitat creation, as per our comments at the Regulation 18 consultation. However, the Local Authority will be aware of the ambitions for this area for a habitat creation scheme through managed realignment of the coast at the south-western edge of the barracks (information page is here - https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/solent-and-south-downs/thorney-island-habitat-creation-scheme-information/). There could be clearer reference to development not hindering or impacting upon such scheme.