Object

Representation ID: 19462

Received: 24/02/2009

Respondent: Environment Agency

The Scope/Issues section of Chapter 6: Bexhill and the Hastings Fringes, does not address environmental constraints within this area particularly in relation to the flood risk, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Source Protection Zone (SPZ).
It is encouraging that the vision for Bexhill and Hastings on page 38 includes partnership working on environmental projects.
The Strategy promotes a new railway station at Glyne Gap (an area of flood risk) however subject to an adequate Flood Risk Assessment, we would have no objection in principle.

The siting of any development west of Bexhill would need to be informed by identified flood zones within the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and other environmental designations.

Recommendation:
Ensure that environmental constraints such as flood risk, SSSIs and SPZs are included in the consideration of Bexhill and the Hastings Fringes for development potential.