Proposals for the new creation of new marinas or the extension of existing marinas within existing settlements will be given favourable consideration provided they are of a scale appropriate to the settlement.
In recent years there has been a rapid
rise in the demand for mooring space within marinas. It is
anticipated that this demand will continue to increase. In
determining applications for marinas consideration will be given to
both the aspect of need and the capacity of the local environment to
accommodate further development. It is recognised that a properly
planned and located marina has the advantage of concentrating large
numbers of boats in a small area, thereby reducing pressure on
vulnerable areas of coastline and offering the possibility of
facilities to prevent or contain pollution.
Due to the impact that such
developments have on the coastline, it is unlikely that any new
marina development would be acceptable other than within an existing
settlement. The location, siting and design of any proposals would
need to be carefully considered. In particular, the provision of
on-shore facilities and the potential increase in traffic would need
to be of a scale acceptable for the settlement. A number of recently
developed marinas have however demonstrated that they can make a
significant contribution to the regeneration of existing urban
waterfronts. Sympathetic consideration will be given to other
schemes which would help re-develop urban waterfronts and assist the
local economy.
In the consideration of proposals
for marina development within existing urban stretches of the coast
particular regard will be given to:
- the visual impact of the
development from both the landward and seaward aspects;
- the impact of any necessary
engineering works on the coast, including its ecology, and, in
particular, on areas of nature conservation interest and on
sites and features of historical or archaeological interest;
- the scale and design of
on-shore facilities;
- the relationship with adjacent
land uses and in particular with residential properties;
- the anticipated increase in
traffic and the suitability of the existing road network; and
- the provision of adequate
parking and landscaping.
Where permission is granted
conditions may be applied to regulate the
design, scale and operation of the facility. |
