Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI, SPA and Ramsar site

Overview

Natural England has reviewed the suite of nature conservation designations in the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast area, including seven Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar Site.

We have now notified an enlarged SSSI that includes the majority of the area of the seven previous SSSIs, linking and combining them with substantial extensions. Part of one SSSI (Seal Sands) is not considered to be of special interest and is therefore proposed for de-notification.

Natural England has also recommended to Government that the existing SPA and Ramsar Site be revised to include extensions and additional qualifying interests. Ministers have asked us to consult formally on these proposals.

Accordingly, Natural England is seeking views on:

notification of the enlarged Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI;

proposed de-notification of part of Seal Sands SSSI;

proposal to extend Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area (SPA); and

proposal to extend Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Ramsar Site.

This consultation runs in accordance with Government Consultation Principles.

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