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