The Solent coastline is one of the most environmentally sensitive and socially diverse areas in southern England. It is home to internationally designated habitats, long-established communities, and a coastline that supports recreation, industry and wildlife in close proximity. Any major development therefore brings both opportunities and responsibilities. Solent Protection Society volunteers are currently monitoring two … Continue reading Southampton / New Forest Waterside development proposals

Development at Dibden Bay As an organisation that first campaigned actively against development of Dibden Bay around 20 years ago, Solent Protection Society’s current position is that some level of development of the site in today's economic climate is now inevitable.  We are encouraged to see that the footprint of the proposed development closely follows … Continue reading Solent Gateway 2

I wrote an article for our 2024/2025 newsletter about the two FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Management) Coastal strategies in the Western Solent. Since publication, the Draft Adaption Pathways have been released to the public and public exhibitions held to explain them to the public, see the further reading section below for detail. There has … Continue reading Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy