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Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
See document - Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response, p 8-9, regarding 2024 draft Local Plan on:
- Strategic Spatial Objectives
- HOU11
- HOU12
- ENV1
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Please see, Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response, Section 1 - General recommendations, p 3-8 regarding:
Functional floodplain
Changes to Flood Risk Standing Advice (FRSA)
River Corridors
Updated NaFRA 2 extents
De-culverting and re-naturalisation of watercourses
River buffer strips
Greenfield sites
Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
Foul drainage
Surface Water
Water quality
Contaminated land
Water Supply
Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Please see Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response, p10 for comments on Policy reference: BX28
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Please see Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response, p10 for comments on CM2 & CM3
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Please see Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response, p10-14 for comments on sites in Rye Harbour
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Please see Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response, p10-13 for comments on sites in Rye
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Policy reference: EC1
As the site partly within FZ2 and FZ3, we support the policy to sequentially test the
site and retain the southern part of the site (within FZ2 and FZ3) as green
infrastructure.
Environmental permitting regulations will apply due to presence of defences and
main river on/near to this site. A policy should be included that ensures that the
development has no adverse effect on the integrity of the tidal flood defences and
tidal outfall; and that access to the defences and outfall is maintained, and where
possible, improved, in order to allow for inspection, maintenance and future
improvements to the defences and outfall.
Policy reference: EC2
As the southern part of the site is in FZ2 and FZ3, we support the policy to
sequentially test the site and limit development to the northernmost portion outside
the area at risk of flooding.
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Policy reference: BW1
We support the requirement for SuDS in policy 12. Policy 11 states 'Include package
treatment plant on site, in consultation with Southern Water', which suggests that it is
not possible to connect to the mains here. While we support consultation with
Southern Water, it is not clear as to why a package treatment plant is proposed as
opposed to connecting to mains, especially as there is already mains drainage on
site.
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Comments on RB5 & RB6a - please see pages 14 & 15 of attached document: Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
For comments on the IDP please see attched:
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Section 1), and
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Full text:
Please see attached:
- Development Strategy and Site Allocations EA response (Part 1)
- Interim SA and IDP EA response (Part 2)
- Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments (Part2)
Part 1 - Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
We have provided advice and guidance
to strengthen policies and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with
national, regional and local requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
• Section 1 – General recommendations
• Section 2 – Specific comments on proposed policies and sites
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our
cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Part 2 - Interim SA and IDP
Consultation on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim Sustainability
Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and Part B (the
Schedule)
Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Rother Local Plan 2025–2042 – Interim
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) Part A and
Part B (the Schedule). We have provided advice and guidance to strengthen policies
and evidence to ensure the new Local plan aligns with national, regional and local
requirements.
Environment Agency Position
Our aim is to assist you prepare and implement a sound, robust, and effective plan
that is reflective of national policy and your local evidence base. We hope that this
collaborative process leads to a plan that delivers sustainable development,
contributes to a stronger economy, and safeguards the environment for future
generations.
Delivering the Local Plan will require a strong environmental evidence base and
close partnership working to ensure development protects and enhances the
environment. It is essential that growth is supported by the right environmental
infrastructure, including flood defences, quality waste management infrastructure,
blue and green infrastructure, water supply and disposal, and pollution prevention.
Further details are provided in:
•
Section 1 – Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) comments
•
Section 2 – Interim Sustainability Appraisals (SA) comments
We also attach the following document to our response:
•
Rother Draft Local Plan IDP Part B - EA amendments
Environmental evidence and data to inform Local Plan policies and planning
decisions; data – including the latest Flood Zones and Groundwater
source protection Zones (SPZs) is available at Defra Data Services Platform.
Our planning advice service
As allocated or windfall sites with relevant environmental constraints or
opportunities progress towards development, we would encourage applicants to
engage with our planning advice service as early as possible.
We can provide detailed guidance on and/or review technical information for
development proposals, prior to submission of planning applications, as part of our cost recoverable planning advice service.
Engagement with us prior to formal submission can provide applicants with greater
certainty regarding our position and can speed up our formal response to planning
applications. It should also result in better quality and more environmentally
sensitive development.
We hope that you find our comments useful, and we would be pleased to meet with
you to discuss in more detail any issues or queries you may have. Should you have
any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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