There have been a number of planning applications in respect of proposed development at Thorns Beach in the Western Solent. SPS has objected to earlier applications and has attended a public inquiry. The latest application is less contentious, but SPS has made of relevant observations to the planning authority. Our letter outlining these observations can … Continue reading SPS Response to renewed planning application at Thorns Beach
Tag: Lymington
Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
On 20th February 2014 some 40 people gathered in the Lymington Community Centre to hear Colin Scott of ABPmer deliver an appraisal of the progress being made with coastal habitat creation work. He summarised progress and issues in national context (drawing upon feedback from the ABPmer conference held in November 2013 as sponsored by the … Continue reading Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
Lymington Harbour Position Report
A guest blog by Geoff Holmes, Lymington Harbour Commissioner. Lymington is a fascinating harbour. The new ferries have caused constant controversy; while the active yacht clubs have produced many famous yachtsman. It is therefore a major factor in Solent life. But the harbour itself is under threat. The Saltmarsh that acts as breakwater and flood … Continue reading Lymington Harbour Position Report
The Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
A lecture in Lymington by Colin Scott of ABPMer Thursday 20th Feb 7:30 pm Fuller/ MClellan Room, Lymington Community Centre, Cannon Street, SO41 9BQ • 20 years ago the practice of coastal habitat creation was a relatively novel concept and undertaken at a small-scale if at all; • Today practices such as the landward ‘managed … Continue reading The Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
Next steps in the Lymington breakwater project
The MMO has updated its Harbour Orders Public Register, and it now includes the present situation with respect to the Lymington Breakwater. Click here for details
Boiler Marsh
The Society has been corresponding with the National Park Planning Authority regarding compliance by Wightlink with the conditions imposed as part of its planning consent. The Authority have told us that they are currently satisfied that the company is compliant but have asked us if we have any concerns as to why the objectives behind the … Continue reading Boiler Marsh
Wet and windy visit to Hurst Castle
Nearly 40 people braved wind and rain to go on the Solent Protection Society visit to Hurst Castle. After meeting at Lymington a 45 minute ferry trip brought them to the landing stage in the harbour in Keyhaven, just behind the Castle. Disembarking at Hurst: Photo Colin Brown The Castle has a long and chequered … Continue reading Wet and windy visit to Hurst Castle
Wightlink Terminal Appeal Decision
Posted on 06 Dec 2011 Copy of the decision letter can be seen at this link Decision Letter.
SPS Response to Planning Application to Recharge Boiler Marsh
Posted on 11 Jan 2011 The Solent Protection Society wishes to object to this application The Solent Protection Society strongly supports the principle of the beneficial use of material dredged from the Lymington River to restore or improve salt marshes in the vicinity of Lymington so offsetting the effect of natural process which are damaging … Continue reading SPS Response to Planning Application to Recharge Boiler Marsh
SPS Response to Wightlink Terminal Planning Aplication
Posted on 11 Jan 2011 Response by Solent Protection Society to New Forest District Council in respect of the planning application to carry out work to the Wightlink Ferry Terminal The Solent Protection Society wishes to object to this application The Solent Protection Society welcomes the above application by Wightlink for upgrading and modifications of … Continue reading SPS Response to Wightlink Terminal Planning Aplication
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