AQUIND Interconnector is a new subsea and underground High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electric power transmission link between the South Coast of England and Normandy in France. This proposal sees a new interconnector cable coming ashore at Eastney and being routed via underground trenches through the road system of Portsmouth to a new Converter Station … Continue reading AQUIND Interconnector development proposals – public consultation
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Marine Licensing Applications – 27th February 2019
The February 27th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 27th February 2019
Fawley Waterside and Calshot development plans
A major development is being planned on the site of the Fawley Power Station by a new company, Fawley Waterside Ltd. The company has ambitious plans to create a new small model town, with echoes of Poundbury, the prettiest New Forest Villages, and Old Lymington, with about 1500 homes. There will be a marina accessible … Continue reading Fawley Waterside and Calshot development plans
Solent Protection Society’s 60th Annual General Meeting
Held at the Holiday Inn, Southampton on 11 December 2018. The following is a brief summary of the proceedings at the meeting. The Chairman, David Sizer, welcomed members and reported that the President, Lord Montagu, who apologised for his absence, had stressed that he was keen to find ways of increasing awareness of the Society, … Continue reading Solent Protection Society’s 60th Annual General Meeting
Marine Licensing Applications – January 31st 2019
The January 31st SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – January 31st 2019
Coastal Squeeze and Rollback
It is generally accepted that sea-levels are rising in Britain, although there are many opinions about the causes and the rates. Most scientists believe that the rate of sea-level rise has already accelerated and will continue to do so until levels of atmospheric carbon-dioxide start to be reduced. Regardless of the cause or rate of … Continue reading Coastal Squeeze and Rollback
Marine Licensing Applications – 31st December 2018
The December 31st SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 31st December 2018
Solent Protection Society submits evidence to the Landscape Review
In November 2018 the Government called for evidence to be submitted to the independent review of England’s National Parks (NPs) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). This is a brief summary of some of the key points SPS has made. The full submission can be found on the SPS website by selecting this link. The … Continue reading Solent Protection Society submits evidence to the Landscape Review
Marine Licensing Applications – 3rd December 2018
The December 3rd SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 3rd December 2018
SPS Website refresh
The SPS website has been overdue for an update and this month we're launching a new, simplified look, bringing the development back in house. We have taken the decision to reduce our website management costs while at the same time we hope to make the site more responsive to topics of interest to our members. … Continue reading SPS Website refresh
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