Comment
Rochford District Core Strategy Regulation 26 Draft
Representation ID: 274
Received: 29/06/2007
Respondent: RSPB
Much of Rochford District is at risk of coastal flooding and climatic projections suggest this risk is likely to increase. The RSPB would like to see a pro-active approach to managing flood risk taken by the Council. We would recommend the Council investigate opportunties for coastal realignment and the creation of new intertidal habitats; these act to absorb the power of waves and reduce flood risk, as well as providing Biodiversity Action Plan priority habitats.
Much of Rochford District is at risk of coastal flooding and climatic projections suggest this risk is likely to increase. The RSPB would like to see a pro-active approach to managing flood risk taken by the Council. We would recommend the Council investigate opportunties for coastal realignment and the creation of new intertidal habitats; these act to absorb the power of waves and reduce flood risk, as well as providing Biodiversity Action Plan priority habitats.