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)

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Adur District Council Energy Study

Adur District Council Energy Study - 2009 (3,095KB)

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Landscape and Ecology Study 2012

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Landscape study update 2016

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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 Character Assessment (9,802KB)

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Adur Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

This Landscape Sensitivity Assessment forms part of the evidence base informing the emerging Adur Local Plan.

Adur Landscape Sensitivity Assessment of key greenfield sites (4,990KB)

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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:

Natural England - on the GOV.UK website

Mill Hill and Lancing Ring Local Nature Reserves (LNR)

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

Shoreham Beach Vegetation Survey 2009 (5,361KB)

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.

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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:
- Open Space Cost Calculator (37KB)
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.

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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.