Hampshire & Isle of Wight wildlife Trust has been awarded a £640,300 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant through the National Lottery to deliver a new programme called ‘Secrets of the Solent’ (SOTS) over the next four years. Thousands of people live and work along the coast of the Solent, which supports important industries, fisheries and … Continue reading The secret’s out!
Portsmouth welcomes ‘Victoria of Wight’
The new Wightlink ferry for the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route arrived in Portsmouth Harbour today having left the shipyard in Turkey on Monday July 16. She's been towed through the Mediterranean and north across the Bay of Biscay by the specialist offshore support vessel Amber II. 'Victoria of Wight' can carry up to 178 cars and more … Continue reading Portsmouth welcomes ‘Victoria of Wight’
Marine Licensing Applications – 23rd June 2018
The June 23rd 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 – 23rd June 2018
Consultation program for Southsea Coastal Scheme
The Southsea Coastal Scheme is responsible for delivering new flood defences along 4.5km of seafront, from Old Portsmouth to Eastney. Their aim is to create new defences that protect te heritage of the seafront whilst reducing the risk of flooding to over 8000 homes and businesses in Southsea for the next century. The work will transform … Continue reading Consultation program for Southsea Coastal Scheme
Langstone Sea Defences
SPS was made aware of concerns regarding the imminent preach of the sea defences and lack of action at Southmore Lane, Langstone. Havant BC had released a press notice last week announcing £376,000 funding had been secured for options appraisal for coastal defence study at Langstone because of flood risk for 86 homes and Hayling … Continue reading Langstone Sea Defences
ABP – Dibden Bay development plans
We understand that the Chairman of Hythe Marina Association, David Pickering and colleagues have had a meeting with a Director of ABP. We will be making enquiries with ABP for further information and will bring together our own views on where dredging and development could take place.
New Hamble homes
NE Hamble, planning permission granted for 500 homes. The treated sewerage will now go into a brook running into the Hamble, however, the query has been raised regarding the potential failure of the proposed water treatment plant. Botley Parish Council have requested Government intervention. SPS will write to Botley PC to share their concerns and also to River … Continue reading New Hamble homes
New Forest Housing – 2036 plan
New Forest District Council are publishing their proposals for housing planning to 2036. There is currently deemed to be nothing of immediate interest to SPS except for the Fawley Waterfront Development and development south of Lymington. SPS will continue to take a 'watching brief'
Bembridge, Red Funnel and the Coast Path
At the June SPS Council meeting, the Isle of Wight representative reported on Woodside Bay, namely the development next to it. SPS had objected to the unlawful certificate which had been applied for. No decision yet made. Bembridge Harbour had produced a final Section 106 Agreement. Red Funnel had applied for Planning Permission for the … Continue reading Bembridge, Red Funnel and the Coast Path
Marine Licensing Applications – 27th May 2018
The May 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 May 2018
Solent Protection Society 