Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
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Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
Policy DS6: Provision of facilities for culture, leisure, tourism and entertainment
Representation ID: 1322
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes the recognition of the environmental importance of the foreshore, as expressed in the wording of point 2.ii.
Natural England welcomes the recognition of the environmental importance of the foreshore, as expressed in the wording of point 2.ii.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
PR1: Open Space Provision and the Environment
Representation ID: 1323
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes this policy.
Natural England welcomes this policy. We would, however, recommend that under point 2 the reference to the Ramsar site should be amended to also refer to the SPA, as this is the more relevant designation in terms of the strict legal applicability of the EU Habitats Directive. In relation to point 3.b, whilst we recognise the legitimate safety concerns of users, we would recommend that any such lighting should be so designed as to minimise its impacts upon wildlife (eg by use of 'orange' low-pressure sodium lighting, rather than 'pink' high-pressure sodium or 'white' lighting).
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Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
PR2: Public Realm Enhancements
Representation ID: 1324
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes this policy and, in particular, the references to urban greening in point 1.e, street tree planting in point 1.f, and promotion of sustainable access in point 2.
Natural England welcomes this policy and, in particular, the references to urban greening in point 1.e, street tree planting in point 1.f, and promotion of sustainable access in point 2.
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Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
TA1b: 'City Beach' Phase 2 - Traffic and Public Realm Scheme
Representation ID: 1325
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England is generally supportive of this policy; provided that any extension of the tourist season as referred to in point 1e, and in particular any new lighting as referred to in point 1f, are so designed as to fully comply with point 1h.
Natural England is generally supportive of this policy; provided that any extension of the tourist season as referred to in point 1e, and in particular any new lighting as referred to in point 1f, are so designed as to fully comply with point 1h.
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Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
TA2: Public Transport
Representation ID: 1326
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes measures to encourage increased usage of public transport.
Natural England welcomes measures to encourage increased usage of public transport.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
TA3: Walking and Cycling
Representation ID: 1328
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes measures to encourage increased walking and cycling.
Natural England welcomes measures to encourage increased walking and cycling.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
IF3: Flood Risk Management
Representation ID: 1329
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes this policy requiring Flood Risk Assessments and the widespread adoption of SuDS techniques.
Natural England welcomes this policy requiring Flood Risk Assessments and the widespread adoption of SuDS techniques.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
CS2: Central Seafront Strategy - Key Principles
Representation ID: 1331
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England supports this policy and, in particular, points 1.a.vi, 1.b.iii, 2.b and 4.
Natural England supports this policy and, in particular, points 1.a.vi, 1.b.iii, 2.b and 4.
Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
CS4: Nature Conservation and Biodiversity
Representation ID: 1333
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Natural England is strongly supportive of this policy. However, in point 1, the words "appropriate assessment" should be replaced by "Habitats Regulations Assessment" in order to more accurately reflect the requirements of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (HRA is a two-stage process in which 'appropriate assessment' is the second stage and is only required if the first stage indicates that the proposed development is likely to have a significant effect).
Natural England is strongly supportive of this policy. However, in point 1, the words "appropriate assessment" should be replaced by "Habitats Regulations Assessment" in order to more accurately reflect the requirements of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (HRA is a two-stage process in which 'appropriate assessment' is the second stage and is only required if the first stage indicates that the proposed development is likely to have a significant effect).
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan & Proposals Map - Proposed Submission
CS5: The Waterfront
Representation ID: 1334
Received: 17/10/2011
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England is generally supportive of this policy. However, any new or enhanced marine facilities as referred to in point 1.b may potentially need to be restricted to seasonal usage if they are to comply with the final sentence of the policy.
Natural England is generally supportive of this policy. However, any new or enhanced marine facilities as referred to in point 1.b may potentially need to be restricted to seasonal usage if they are to comply with the final sentence of the policy.
