There have been a number of planning applications in respect of proposed development at Thorns Beach in the Western Solent. SPS has objected to earlier applications and has attended a public inquiry. The latest application is less contentious, but SPS has made of relevant observations to the planning authority. Our letter outlining these observations can … Continue reading SPS Response to renewed planning application at Thorns Beach
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SPS response to the South Marine Plan consultation.
For information the SPS response to the consultation on the South Marine Plan is available here.
Marine Licensing Application update – July 2017
This month in the Solent area there are no applications open for consultation, 10 other applications and one wildlife application. Applications open for Consultation MLA/2017/00148 Renewal of Groynes adjacent to Sunderland Hanger at Calshot Activities Centre MLA/2017/00154 Pier extension to existing structure in Alum Bay, Isle of Wight MLA/2017/00170 Portsmouth Harbour Entrance range reinstatement and … Continue reading Marine Licensing Application update – July 2017
Brexit and Wildlife Legislation
Thompson Ecology have written a report on Wildlife law, published on their website on 24th June.
Solent Marine Licensing update – June 2017
This month in the Solent area there are two applications open for consultation and 7 other applications. Applications open for Consultation MLA/2017/00152 Pontoon Reconfiguration and Piling, Hamble Point Marina, Hamble MLA/2017/00161 Hamble Point Marina Hoist Dock Applications not open for Consultation MLA/2017/00122 Repair of Jetty and Sea wall defences , Hayling ENQ/2017/00086 Sparkes Marina Maintenance Dredging … Continue reading Solent Marine Licensing update – June 2017
MCZ Tranche 3 and public consultation
Natural England and the Marine Management Organisation are holding public consultations on the latest round of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ). A 'Local Community Stakeholder' event will be held at Riverside Community Centre, Newport, I.O.W on Wednesday 22nd March from 14:00 – 19:00. For further details, please take the following links: Natural England MCZ update. Natural … Continue reading MCZ Tranche 3 and public consultation
ABP Southampton Port Master Plan 2016-2035
One of the most high-profile campaigns that the Society ever fought was its vigorous opposition at the beginning of this century to Associated British Ports’ planning application to develop land at Dibden Bay in Southampton Water in order to expand its port facilities. The Society gave evidence at the long-running Enquiry and was greatly relieved … Continue reading ABP Southampton Port Master Plan 2016-2035
SPS Annual General Meeting, 2016
The Annual General Meeting of the Solent Protection Society will be held at the Royal Southampton Yacht Club, 1 Channel Way, Ocean Village, Southampton, SO14 3QF on Monday 5th December, 2016, at 12 noon. Please select the following links to view the Agenda and the Chairman's Report.: 2016 AGM - Agenda 2016 AGM - Chairman's Report … Continue reading SPS Annual General Meeting, 2016
The SPS Autumn 2016 Newsletter is now available
Members should already have received a printed copy of the 2016 Autumn Newsletter by post. A PDF copy of the Newsletter may be downloaded by selecting the following link: sps-newsletter-autumn-2016
Brexit and the environment
As we reflect on the outcome of the recent referendum, our attention has been drawn to the potential risks associated with the UK proposal to withdraw from the European Union. In particular, we have been considering the possible dismantling of EU regulations which have proved beneficial to the environment of the Solent area. The Thompson Ecology … Continue reading Brexit and the environment
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