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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 June 2016 (named day). It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Monday, 13 June 2016 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Beach Huts: Christchurch

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 6 June 2016 to Question 38596, on beach huts: Christchurch, how Natural England plans to ensure that the proposal does not cause further harm to the geological interest.

Answer

Natural England is working closely with Christchurch Borough Council to understand the proposal to install beach huts within the Highcliffe to Milford SSSI. It is also in discussion with local residents and geologists. The council submitted a SSSI consent application for the proposed development on 7 June. Natural England will assess the potential impacts of the proposal against the SSSI interest features and will aim to respond within 28 days.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39749
Session
2016-17
Related items
Beach Huts: Christchurch
Monday, 6 June 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Christchurch Beach huts
Link
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