In a retirement interview in the Daily Echo, Doug Morrison, former Port Director at ABP Southampton, confirmed that it is still ABP policy to develop a port facility at Dibden Bay. The need has been delayed by the development of a deep water berth in the Western Docks. The acquisition of the Marchwood Military port … Continue reading Dibden Bay? – but not yet…..
Category: Planning Matters
Social and economic reports for England’s marine plan areas published
Marine activities and their social and economic impacts are explored in reports published today by Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The research will help ensure factors such as new jobs, tourism, leisure activities and coastal communities are all taken into account as we plan for the future of our seas. MMO is leading on marine planning … Continue reading Social and economic reports for England’s marine plan areas published
IoW Coastal Access revisited
We have received an Access newsletter from DEFRA, in which DEFRA comments "This newsletter specifically refers to a further consultation on an order for the Isle of Wight under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. It is to give a second opportunity for people to state (or re-state) their views on whether or not … Continue reading IoW Coastal Access revisited
National Infrastructure Plan
The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 has been published, just ahead of the Chancellors Autumn Statement. We looked at the spreadsheet of projects. Among 647 projects across the country we could find only 3 that affected our area. They were Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; … Continue reading National Infrastructure Plan
City Deal takes a £400 million step forward
The Daily Echo reports that a £400 million deal to redevelop Portsmouth and Southampton is due to be finalised any day now. Inevitably, investment on this scale will transform city skylines. It seems likely that the long awaited Royal Pier redevelopment would be one of the priority projects. If that improves traffic flow in that … Continue reading City Deal takes a £400 million step forward
Isle of Wight Coastal Path revived?
It seems that Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Defra, Richard Benyon, is to revisit an earlier decision to exclude the Isle of Wight from the order developing the National Coastal Path. Real stop go politics, reported in the Isle of Wight County Press
Thorns Beach
The Solent Protection Society was represented at the Planning Inspector's Hearing of an appeal against the rejection by the National Park Planning Authority, of proposals to develop a large multi-storey house adjacent to the foreshore at Thorns Beach. The Society has consistently raised objections against this and previous proposals for development on the lines now under appeal. … Continue reading Thorns Beach
Marine Planning Strategic Scoping Report Published
A report on key marine activities has been published today by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The Strategic Scoping Report (SSR) identifies natural resources and activities – both recreational and industrial – in England’s marine area, and will inform marine plans that are being developed to shape the future of our seas. The SSR is … Continue reading Marine Planning Strategic Scoping Report Published
The Solent Way- Hamble to Southampton
An interesting video of a pleasant walk - retweeted by Weston Shore friends
Housing on the Thorneycroft site
BBC report that the Centenary Quay project in Woolston will add 'build to rent' accommodation, and has been welcomed by politicians. There seems to be little provision for sea access.
Solent Protection Society 