43. Are there any other issues regarding water recreation activities that you think the Council should consider?
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 701
Received: 09/08/2010
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England is concerned that Issue DM10 - Water Recreation does not include any reference to the importance of biodiversity interests and, in particular, to issues of loss of inter-tidal habitats and the risk of increased disturbance to birds.
With this one exception, Natural England considers that the Development Management DPD addresses all of those issues which are within our remit and which are relevant to the scope of the DPD; to a level of detail which is appropriate for the Issues and Options stage of the process. We do not, therefore, wish to comment further at this stage.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 738
Received: 10/08/2010
Respondent: CPREssex
Water Recreation The emphasis on not compromising the enjoyment of other users is fine. We should like to see some reference to the nationally designated off-shore conservation areas, which might be damaged by expansion of motor-powered recreation such as speed boats.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 770
Received: 10/08/2010
Respondent: Burges Estate Residents Association
Page 47. No mention is made about swimming/bathing or water quality or any mention of what measures might be sought to improve facilities for these activities.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 921
Received: 18/10/2010
Respondent: Cllr Alan Crystall
Page 48.
No use having byelaws about speed of boats if they are not enforced.
A small fast boat capable of appropriate speeds to catch the culprits is necessary.
Comment
Development Management Development Plan (DPD)
Representation ID: 939
Received: 19/10/2010
Respondent: Environment Agency
Issue DM10: Question 43
New and improved facilities for water recreation should not adversely impact upon biodiversity. They should also not compromise flood risk management infrastructure or the ability to maintain this into the future.