Amendment to Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area: comment on proposals

Closed 21 May 2019

Opened 26 Feb 2019

Contact

Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Area Team

marine-southwest@naturalengland.org.uk

Feedback updated 18 Nov 2020

We asked

On 26 February 2019, Natural England launched a formal consultation with owners, occupiers and interested parties on the proposed amendments to the Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area (SPA).

You said

The proposed amendments to the Isles of Scilly SPA received 35 responses supporting the proposal, and 3 objections were received.

We did

The Minister approved the proposals to amend the Isles of Scilly SPA, and the extended site was classified on the 17 November 2020. The consultation report, citation and updated maps can be downloaded from this website and the GI data is available by request. 

Results updated 18 Nov 2020

What Happens Next

Natural England will contact owner-occupiers and interested parties confirming the extension of the Isles of Scilly SPA. GI information and shapefiles are available by request.

Files:

Overview

Natural England are seeking views on the proposal to extend this Special Protection Area (SPA).

This consultation runs in accordance with Government Consultation Principles.

What happens next

Results from the consultation will be submitted as a report to the Secretary of State for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Following consideration of that report, the Secretary of State will decide whether or not to classify the site as a SPA.

Events

  • Public drop-in session - Old Town Inn

    From 4 Apr 2019 at 16:00 to 4 Apr 2019 at 19:00

    Open session for members of the public to find out more about the proposals

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

  • Public drop-in session - St Agnes Reading Room

    From 8 Apr 2019 at 16:00 to 8 Apr 2019 at 19:00

    Open session for members of the public to find out more about the proposals

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

  • Public drop-in session - Bryher Community Hall

    From 9 Apr 2019 at 16:00 to 9 Apr 2019 at 19:00

    Open session for members of the public to find out more about the proposals

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

  • Public drop-in session - St Martin's Island Hall

    From 23 Apr 2019 at 16:00 to 23 Apr 2019 at 19:00

    Open session for members of the public to find out more about the proposals

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

  • Public drop-in session - Tresco Community Hall (Social Room)

    From 24 Apr 2019 at 16:00 to 24 Apr 2019 at 19:00

    Open session for members of the public to find out more about the proposals

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

Audiences

  • Charities/Voluntary Organisations
  • AWBs
  • Environmental campaigners
  • Animal welfare campaigners
  • Trade Unions
  • Employment Agencies
  • Food Business Operators
  • Licensed Gangmasters
  • Food Industry
  • Vets
  • Operators of animal gatherings
  • Abattoir Operator
  • Livestock show ground operators
  • Manufacturers of livestock identifiers
  • All Marine Users
  • Government Departments
  • Government Agencies
  • Devolved Administrations
  • Coastal Members of Parliament
  • Coastal local authorities
  • National Park Authorities
  • Recreation sector
  • Coastal Management sector
  • Aggregates sector
  • Energy sector
  • Industries and professional services
  • Ports and Harbour Authorities and Estuaries
  • Water/water Industry sector
  • IFCAs
  • Angling Organisations and Trade
  • Fishing Focus individual recipients
  • Water Abstractors
  • Environmental professional services
  • Estate Agents
  • House Building Industry
  • Property Management
  • Legal and Conveyancing Professions
  • Households
  • Local Authorities
  • Non-Household Customers
  • Consumer Groups
  • Commercial Fisheries Organisations
  • Fisheries Producer Organisations
  • Waste Producers and Handlers
  • Business/Private Sector
  • Policy Teams
  • Pet Owners
  • Pet Interest Groups
  • Pet Carriers
  • Transport Organisations
  • Veterinarians
  • Local Authorities
  • Walkers
  • Horse riders
  • Families
  • Students
  • Farmers
  • Fishermen
  • SME businesses
  • Energy suppliers
  • Water suppliers
  • Leisure industry
  • Tourism industry
  • Insurance industry
  • Horticulture Industry
  • Shellfish Cultivators
  • Tenant Farmers
  • Agricultural Landlords
  • Agricultural Valuers
  • Land Agents
  • Trading Standards Officers
  • Environmental Health Officers
  • Professional and Membership Organisations/Agencies
  • Public Bodies
  • Consultants

Interests

  • Natural environment
  • Local nature partnerships
  • Biodiversity
  • Animals
  • Climate change
  • Sustainable development
  • Marine
  • Marine licensing
  • Marine Conservation
  • DEFRA Policy