2. Outside of Strategy Remit
2.1 This Strategy does not aim to address the impact of existing recreational activities, which is the role of the separate Solent European Marine Sites (SEMS) initiative. It should also be noted that the Strategy does not deal with any other impacts on SPAs such as loss of habitat, increased noise, effect on water quality, nutrient neutrality or construction impacts, which may arise from new housing, or the potential impact of other types of development such as new employment sites. Separate mitigation may be required to address these or other additional impacts on the SPAs that arise from new development. It also does not count towards Biodiversity Net Gain, which is a separate, nationwide initiative launched in 2024. Biodiversity Net Gain will be assessed by the Local Planning Authorities at the planning application stage.
