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Representation ID: 19375

Received: 17/02/2009

Respondent: Natural England

The draft Strategy does not allow for reduced development pressure on areas of high flood risk or the coastline, noting that this 'would fail to achieve regeneration objectives' (para. 12.42). Recognition of the impact of development in flood plains on natural ecosystems, the sensitive coastal ecosystem around Rye Harbour should be made.
The draft Strategy should incorporate a recognition of this impact in the Environment chapter, Flood Risk section.
We would welcome a commitment to produce an ecological assessment and monitoring report of Rother's coastal habitats, including assessing opportunities for managed retreat and mitigating against development in the long-term.