Object

Proposed Submission Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan

Representation ID: 23998

Received: 15/11/2018

Respondent: Mr Tony Pulford

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

The council is well aware that this development is too close to Pevensey Levels and that the applicants suggestion for avoiding damage to this area which, as the council is aware, is designated RAMSAR/SSSI/SAC.

If RDC were to grant permission this would be an abdication by the council of its planning responsibilities. The council needs to ensure that any and all decisions it takes is respect of this or any future applications must only be on the basis of ensuring the continued protection of this ecologically important area

Full text:

The council is well aware that this development is too close to Pevensey Levels and that the applicants suggestion for avoiding damage to this area which, as the council is aware, is designated RAMSAR/SSSI/SAC.

If RDC were to grant permission this would be an abdication by the council of its planning responsibilities. The council needs to ensure that any and all decisions it takes is respect of this or any future applications must only be on the basis of ensuring the continued protection of this ecologically important area