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
Category: Planning Matters
Fishbourne Terminal
Wightlink’s new high level loading ramp at Fishbourne. Wightlink have been granted planning permission to build aa new loading ramp at Fishbourne. While broadly supportive for the benefit of the Island SPS had concerns and some of these were specifically mentioned in the Officers report. SPS is pleased that our environmental representations were, to a … Continue reading Fishbourne Terminal
Hamble River planning
Riverside Boatyard Bursledon The Solent Protection Society objected to a planning application by the Riverside Boatyard on the Hamble, to build an extra 108 metres of pontoon in a Special Area of Conservation adjacent to protected salt marsh. We are glad that Eastleigh Borough rejected the application for a number of reasons including the environmental … Continue reading Hamble River planning
SPS submission to planners concerning proposed Fishbourne Terminal
The SPS has written the two following letters to the Isle of Wight Planning Department concerning the changes proposed by Wightlink to the ferry terminal in Fishbourne Lane: Wightlink-Terminal-Fisbourne-December-2015 Wightlink-Terminal-Fishbourne-January-2016
Red Funnel planning application for East Cowes development
Red Funnel has submitted a planning application to develop the area in East Cowes including and adjacent to its existing terminus. The Solent Protection Society has submitted two letters to the Isle of Wight Council, the first making representations concerning the planning application and the second dealing with the social consequences. Please follow the links … Continue reading Red Funnel planning application for East Cowes development
Bembridge planning. The SPS response
These comments have been submitted in response to the revised application under TCP/11822/Y-P/00637/14. The comments are from the Solent Protection Society (SPS) which exists to protect the Solent for future generations. We have already commented on the earlier 3 applications and where still relevant the same points are repeated below, modified when appropriate by … Continue reading Bembridge planning. The SPS response
Our views of the Folly development discussed
The Scuttlebutt Forum run by Yachting and Boating weekly is very active, but can be of variable quality. It is therefore good to see that a discussion of our blog about the redevelopment of the Folly has attracted a wide variety of thoughtful comment. Over 500 people have viewed the item about the Folly.
Redevelopment at the Folly
Redevelopment of the river bank in the vicinity of the Folly Inn, a popular spot for visitors on the River Medina above Cowes on the Isle of Wight is overdue. A planning application has been made, and Solent Protection society has made the following submission. TCP/01419/U - P/00102/14 Folly Works Folly Lane East Cowes Isle … Continue reading Redevelopment at the Folly
Cumulative Effects-the questionnaire
For some time the SPS has taken the view that being able to deal with multiple projects is central to the objective of Marine Planning as developed by MM0 under the Marine and Coastal Access Act. This includes the ability to assess the 'Cumulative Effects' of projects on the environment. We first identified this as a significant … Continue reading Cumulative Effects-the questionnaire
HCA promotes East Cowes marina
Practical Boat Owner have announced that plans for a new marina in East Cowes have moved a further step forward. The Homes and Communities Agency is seeking a development partner for the project
Solent Protection Society 