Ramsar site

Appeal: Nutrient neutrality concerns lead to split decision over historic college

09.04.2021

Matt Moody

Environmental | grade I listed | grade II* listed | Heritage | Housing | neighbourhood plan | nutrient neutrality | Ramsar site | SAC | South East | Spa | SSSI

An inspector has approved plans to convert the 15th century Wye College into homes and community space, while rejecting the appellant’s plans to build more housing nearby, citing nutrient neutrality...
Appeal: ‘World-class’ environmental assets at risk from golf course

28.02.2020

Matt Moody

economics | Environmental | golf | Ramsar site | Scotland | Scottish Highlands | Scottish Planning Policy | Spa | Sports & Recreation | SSSI

Government ministers have refused plans to build an 18-hole golf course on sensitive coastal dunes in the Scottish Highlands. They ruled that the scheme’s environmental harm outweighed its economic benefits...