Biodiversity, Environment, Green Infrastructure and Open Space (Adur)
See also:
Adur District Green Infrastructure Wildlife Corridors Study (IWGS)
- Adur District Green Infrastructure Wildlife Corridors Study (IWGS) 2009 (206KB)
- IWGS 2009 Figure 1 - Adur District Existing Extent Green Infrastructure (5,144KB)
- IWGS 2009 Figure 2 - Sompting and Lancing green infrastructure opportunities (4,974KB)
- IWGS 2009 Figure 3 - Shoreham JAAP Green Infrastructure Opportunities (5,977KB)
Adur District Council Energy Study
Landscape and Ecology Study 2012
- Landscape and Ecological Surveys of Key Sites in Adur - Main Report (4,023KB)
- Landscape and Ecological Surveys of Key Sites in Adur - Technical annex (3,339KB)
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of New Monks Farm, Lancing (4,809KB)
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of North East Hasler, Lancing (4,678KB)
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of North West Hasler, Lancing (4,949KB)
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of Shoreham Airport (1,948KB)
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of Sompting Fringe (4,028KB)
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of Sompting North (2,622KB)
Landscape study update 2016
- Adur Landscape Study Update - 2016 (3,191KB)
- Adur landscape sensitivity assessment - 2016 (6,699KB)
- New Monk's Farm - 2016 (3,334KB)
Adur Landscape Character Assessment
This landscape character assessment consolidates and updates landscape character and sensitivity studies prepared in 2006 and 2016 for planning policy purposes.
Adur Landscape Sensitivity Assessment
This Landscape Sensitivity Assessment forms part of the evidence base informing the emerging Adur Local Plan.
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
in the River Adur area
For more information about Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in the River Adur area se:
See also:
Mill Hill and Lancing Ring Local Nature Reserves (LNR)
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Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve (LNR)
Shoreham Beach LNR Management Plan
This vegetated shingle beach was identified and designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI) in May 1992. The main interest of the site is its specialised shingle flora, which is a nationally rare habitat type.
The designation of Shoreham Beach as a LNR in July 2002 (and its declaration in July 2006) acknowledges its high natural interest and local importance, and ensures that the site is managed so that the features that convey its special interest are maintained for future generations.
Shoreham Beach is home to a wide variety of users who are often involved themselves in the management and care of the LNR.
Shoreham Beach vegetation survey
See also:
Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI)
More information on Adur's Sites of Nature Conservation Importance is linked to on the West Sussex County Council website.
Joint Sport, Leisure and Open Space Study
To assess current provision and identify specific needs (in terms of quality or quantity) in order to accommodate the demands arising from future growth Adur & Worthing Councils commissioned an up-to-date Joint Sport, Leisure and Open Space Study which consists of these components:
- Community and Stakeholder Consultation (2019) (821KB)
- Adur and Worthing Open Space Study (2019) (4,931KB)
- Open Space Study - Appendices (2020) - To be supplied on request - please contact the Planning Policy team
- Open Space Cost Calculator: A calculator tool has been provided to assess open space needs arising from development proposals and to assist calculating the extent of off site contributions where it is not possible to provide as part of the development:
- Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage C - Key Issues & Findings Report (2019) (963KB)
- Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage C - Needs Assessment Report (2019) (3,289KB)
- Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage D - Main Strategy (2019) (1,303KB)
- Playing Pitch Strategy - Stage D - Action Plan (2019) (1,766KB)
- Indoor / Built Sports Facility Needs Assessment Report (2019) (4,681KB)
They provide an assessment of current provision as well as identifying specific needs and quantitative or qualitative deficits or surpluses in provision in order to accommodate the demands arising from future growth. The Open Space Study also provides a quantitative assessment of the quality of publicly accessible open spaces in Adur and Worthing.
Urban Fringe Study 2006
The Urban Fringe Study identifies opportunities and constraints in landscape terms for development in the urban fringe of the district. It excludes land which falls within the South Downs National Park, SSSIs and Ancient Monuments. The Study assumes the principle of retaining the gaps but considers areas of land in the urban fringe in terms of their contribution to the general openness and aims of preventing coalescence through landscape character assessment. It identifies specific sites which may have potential for residential and employment development.
A27 options for development access - landscape and visual appraisal
Shoreham Airport development proposals masterplan - broad overview of landscape and visual issues
Shoreham Harbour Joint Area Action Plan - Assessment of Open Space and Recreation
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