Representation by Natural England (Natural England)
- Date submitted
- 20 May 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Our response dated 16 April 2021 (NU00(AL)4/A1) outlined Natural England’s comments regarding the applicants Change Request (TR010059). The comments made in the above-mentioned response still apply with the main points outlined below. • The significance of the loss of natural bankside habitat and the deterioration in the form and function of a nationally important river resulting from the proposed changes. • The impact of the proposed bank protection and stabilisation works on sediment supply from the surrounding slopes. • Provision of compensation for the damage/loss of riverine habitats and the permanent alterations to the morphology of the reach. Additionally, it should be noted that with regard to the impacts of the proposed changes on the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) discussions are ongoing between the applicant, Natural England and the Environment Agency relating to the need for and the scale of the compensation for the permanent damage/loss of riverine habitat for which the SSSI is designated.