Comment

Representation ID: 19373

Received: 17/02/2009

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England stresses the importance of protecting designated sites for nature conservation. Key issues are the impact of development in terms of recreational disturbance, water quality and pollution; expansion of adjacent development, such as industrial estates; and encroachments from small-scale development. Due consideration should also be given to the impacts on SSSI's that are not internationally designated. Growing activity linked to water sports such as kite and wind surfing at Camber Sands SSSI may be an increasing issue. A particular issue with Dungeness Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI is the expansion of industrial development.