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Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations
Q61
Representation ID: 30285
Received: 23/03/2026
Respondent: Bewl Sailing Association
The watersports clubs at Bewl welcome the inclusion of a policy on Bewl Water in the Draft Local Plan.
It's the largest expanse of inland water in the south-east it's ideally suited to quiet daytime watersports such as sailing, rowing, canoeing, windsurfing and fishing are compatible with nature conservation since the reservoir was formed in 1977.
However, the extensive watersports facilities are currently under threat. The watersports clubs do not have security of tenure and need to be safeguarded.
To increase participation, the watersports clubs invite Rother District Council to include a watersports strategy in the Local Plan.
This could
• Ensure that access to watersports is as safe, easy and inclusive as possible
• Enhance the physical and mental health and wellbeing of local communities
• Enhance the education and skills offer of Rother District Council
• Encourage daytime tourism
• Provide positive experiences for children and young people
The watersports clubs at Bewl welcome the inclusion of a policy on Bewl Water in the Draft Local Plan.
It's the largest expanse of inland water in the south-east it's ideally suited to quiet daytime watersports such as sailing, rowing, canoeing, windsurfing and fishing are compatible with nature conservation since the reservoir was formed in 1977.
However, the extensive watersports facilities are currently under threat. The watersports clubs do not have security of tenure and need to be safeguarded.
To increase participation, the watersports clubs invite Rother District Council to include a watersports strategy in the Local Plan.
This could
• Ensure that access to watersports is as safe, easy and inclusive as possible
• Enhance the physical and mental health and wellbeing of local communities
• Enhance the education and skills offer of Rother District Council
• Encourage daytime tourism
• Provide positive experiences for children and young people
