Box 28 - Preferred Strategy for Landscape Stewardship
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19107
Received: 28/01/2009
Respondent: Mr Peter Bull
Agent: HLL Humberts Leisure
The Landscape Stewardship policy needs to reflect the role of recreational land uses, including more compatible forms of tourist accommodation, in maintaining and protecting the District's nationally designated and locally distinctive landscapes.
We support paragraph 12.13, which recognises the role of recreational land uses in creating awareness of landscape management issues.
However, this recognition has not been reflected in the policy wording. The policy in Box 28 needs to reflect this recognition in paragraph 12.13 explicitly. It should acknowledge the role of existing recreational uses in maintaining and enhancing the character of the landscape. The protected landscapes of Rother are 'living landscapes', supporting livelihoods and generating vital revenue for rural areas.
It is recommended the policy wording is amended to read:
"This will be achieved by ensuring the protection and, wherever possible enhancement, of the District's nationally designated and locally distinctive landscapes for the benefit of all, whilst acknowledging the role of recreational land uses in their maintainence and protection."
Recreational land uses help to maintain and protect not just the wider countryside but also sensitive landscapes such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Paragraph 21 of PPS7 acknowledges that although the conservation of natural beauty should be given great weight in development control decisions in AONBs, local authorities should also "support suitably located and designed development necessary to facilitate the economic and social well-being of these designated areas and their communities...".
Furthermore, paragraph 34 (ii) of PPS7 acknowledges that there is scope for tourist and leisure related developments in areas statutorily designated for their landscape, nature conservation or historic qualities. To this end, the provision of suitable tourist accommodation in the AONB and other protected landscapes should be looked upon favourably. Holiday lodges provide a modern alternative to traditional static and touring caravans, being less visually intrusive and more in harmony with a countryside location. The contribution of appropriate tourist accommodation, such as holiday lodges, in protecting and enhancing sensitive landscapes, should be acknowledged by this policy.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19132
Received: 26/01/2009
Respondent: Councillor David Vereker
Environment - Landscape Strategy:- Include tree planting.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19169
Received: 26/01/2009
Respondent: Mr Nigel Jennings
I would support the desire to protect and enhance the distinctive landscape and environment of the district. The area around Rye is one of open spaces and undeveloped coast. I wonder how this fits with the SE Plan 'Sussex Coast' sub-region plan which is to encourage development? Surely this particular coastal area should be excluded from the plan.
I would support the desire to protect and enhance the distinctive landscape and environment of the district. The area around Rye is one of open spaces and undeveloped coast. I wonder how this fits with the SE Plan 'Sussex Coast' sub-region plan which is to encourage development? Surely this particular coastal area should be excluded from the plan.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19287
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: Ian Dunlop
If this really means rigorous protection of the AONB and the villages within it ,as well as the woodland and surrounding countryside, then I approve wholeheartedly.
Reality however seems different. I watch as ribbon development between Sedlescombe and Cripps corner is steadily destroying the countryside between these two villages.
If this really means rigorous protection of the AONB and the villages within it ,as well as the woodland and surrounding countryside, then I approve wholeheartedly.
Reality however seems different.I watch as ribbon dvelopment between Sedlescombe and Cripps corner is steadily destroying the countryside between these two villages.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19299
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: Wealden District Council
Support for the preferred strategy for Landscape Stewardship and in particular for the protection and enhancement of the distinctive identified landscape character, ecological features and settlement pattern of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Support for the preferred strategy for Landscape Stewardship and in particular for the protection and enhancement of the distinctive identified landscape character, ecological features and settlement pattern of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19364
Received: 16/02/2009
Respondent: Natural England
Agent: Natural England
Natural England commends the Council for putting forward a strategy to protect and enhance the districts environmental assets (i to ix)
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19372
Received: 17/02/2009
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England welcomes the emphasis of the Preferred Strategy for Landscape Stewardship (Box 28, p.111) on a holistic protection of the natural environment, including undeveloped and remote areas, open landscape between defined settlements, and the urban fringe.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
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.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19374
Received: 17/02/2009
Respondent: Natural England
As the Council is aware, there is a proposal to extend Dungeness to Pett Level SPA and to designate some of the area as a Ramsar site. We have recently provided the Council with indicative maps and a list of interest features/ Please note that these will be in draft form and may be subject to change. Once DEFRA has given approval for the consultation period the SPA/Ramsar attains potential international status and will be protected as a matter of government policy. Due consideration should be given to these proposed changes in this and future Development Plan Documents. The HRA should take full account of these amendments.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19615
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: Rother and Hastings CPRE
Box 28 This is paramount as a set of objectives.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19719
Received: 02/03/2009
Respondent: Messrs. Chishick, Commotto and Terry
We strongly support the specific reference in (ii) to the landscape setting of Winchelsea and Rye.
We believe that there is a need to specifically recognise the importance of the citadels and High Streets of historic towns like Winchelsea, Rye and Battle.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19852
Received: 04/02/2009
Respondent: Crowhurst Society
There needs to be a strong presumption against development in our most fragile areas. Vital to ensure survival of v), vi), vii), viii).
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19876
Received: 27/01/2009
Respondent: BALI
BALI supports the Preferred Strategy for Landscape Stewardship. It is pleased to note the recognition (12.3) that the "custodianship of such a beautiful natural and built district "as Rother "demands a high level of environmental stewardship". and that the Preferred Strategy is to protect and enhance "locally distinctive landscapes".
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19998
Received: 04/01/2009
Respondent: Rye Conservation Society
Should include here the strategic gap between Rock Channel and the industrial development at Rye Harbour Road.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20003
Received: 25/11/2008
Respondent: Garden History Society
We strongly advise that consideration be given to including an appropriate policy in the Local Development Framework to give protection to sites on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest and the local list of historic designed landscapes including public parks, cemeteries and gardens so that their character, appearance, setting and features can be safeguarded for the future. We would also ask that the policy indicates that there is a presumption against enabling development to accord with the English Heritage Policy Statement 'Enabling Development and the Conservation of Historic Assets'.
We note that there are 6 sites on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in your District and ask that they be protected.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20426
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: BWEA
Landscape and nature conservation designations should not be used in themselves to refuse planning permission for renewable energy developments. Planning applications for renewable energy developments in such areas should be assessed against criteria based policies set out in local development documents, including any criteria that are specific to the type of area concerned. Local authorities should ensure that any local approach to protecting landscape and townscape is consistent with PPS22 and does not preclude the supply of any type of renewable energy other than in the most exceptional circumstances.