Conservation Area Assessments Erbistock - PDF format 4.4Mb

Special Landscape Area
8.6 The area is part of a Special Landscape Area,
within which priority is given to the conservation
and enhancement of the landscape. Development
other than for agriculture, small-scale farm based
and other rural enterprises, and essential operational
development by utility service providers, will be
strictly controlled. Development will be required to
conform to a high standard of design and
landscaping, and special attention will be paid to
minimising its visual impact both from nearby and
distant viewpoints.
Site of Special Scientific Interest
and Special Area of Conservation
8.7 The River Dee at Erbistock is designated as a
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a
Special Area of Conservation (SAC). SSSI's are the
country's very best wildlife and geographical sites
and are legally protected under the Wildlife and
Countryside Act 1981, as amended by the
Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000
and the Natural Environment and Rural
Communities (NERC) Act 2006. This legislation
gives The Countryside Council for Wales powers to
ensure better protection and management of SSSIs
and safeguard their existence into the future.
8.8 SACs are strictly protected sites designated
under the EC Habitats Directive, and are of
European importance. Particular features of
importance on the River Dee include the migration
route and breeding areas of Atlantic salmon, the
presence of floating water-plantain, three species of
lamprey, otters and bullhead.
8.9 Watercourses such as the River Dee form
important wildlife corridors, allowing the movement
of species between fragmented areas and connecting
different riverbank habitats.
conservation area controls
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