Interim Sustainability Appraisal

Support

Representation ID: 56486

Received: 29/07/2013

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England welcomes the production of the Final Interim Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). The Interim Report provides a clear narrative of the SA / SEA process. We note the conclusion that the focus of development to the south of Warwick, Leamington and Whitnash has the potential for significant cumulative long-term negative effects on landscape and the historic environment but that careful planning and design is expected to mitigate these impacts. We note the imperative for sustainable design to protect and enhance the landscape and historic environment, as well as biodiversity, air, water and soil quality.