Biodiversity, environment, green infrastructure and open space (Adur)

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Joint Sport, Leisure and Open Space Study (Adur and Worthing)

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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Adur District Green Infrastructure Wildlife Corridors Study (IWGS)

This report, published in December 2009, is a study of the existing extent of green infrastructure and wildlife corridors within Adur District and the Shoreham JAAP area. It identifies opportunities to create new Green Infrastructure and green links within the JAAP area and links to the existing green network. It also identifies opportunities to create new Green Infrastructure and green links within the Sompting and Lancing area and links to the existing green network.

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Local Nature Reserves (LNR)

For more information about these Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in Adur, see:

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Adur Landscape Character Assessment 2022

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 (13,263KB)

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Adur Landscape Sensitivity Assessment 2022

This Landscape Sensitivity Assessment formed part of the evidence base for the adopted Adur Local Plan.

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

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Landscape study update 2016

The Landscape Study Update was published in January 2016 to inform the (emerging) Adur Local Plan. It is part of a set of two reports which includes an update to the assessment of overall landscape sensitivity. The New Monk’s Farm report focuses on two options for development of a site at New Monks Farm, at Mash Barn Lane on the eastern fringes of Lancing, which is allocated for development in the Adur Local Plan.

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Landscape and Ecology Study 2012

This original landscape and ecology study published in November 2012 provides an assessment of greenfield sites in Adur District which have been identified as having the potential to provide new housing and other development.

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Shoreham Airport development proposals masterplan - broad overview of landscape and visual issues

This report published in April 2013 provides an overview of the key landscape and visual issues that are relevant to the proposed development at Shoreham Airport. The assessment takes account of the findings of the strategic landscape assessment undertaken in November 2012.

Shoreham Airport development proposals masterplan - broad overview of landscape and visual issues (1,964KB)

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A27 options for development access - landscape and visual appraisal

This landscape and visual assessment of alternative options for the A27 highway access associated with two development sites at New Monk’s Farm and Shoreham Airport.