Comment

Representation ID: 19740

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: RSPB

5.7 -Recreational and environmental pressures associated with housing and infrastructure could lead to an adverse effect on the Natura 2000 sites (Pevensey Levels Ramsar site and Dungeness to Pett Level SPA site).
The provision of alternative green space and access management measures on the European sites will provide a mitigation strategy in order to offset recreational impacts. The capacity of natural receptors (Natura 2000 Sites) to absorb additional pollutants produced from new development will have to be carefully assessed and mitigated. The Appropriate Assessment will need to demonstrate that mitigation methods will prevent adverse effects on Natura 2000 sites, before housing numbers adopted.