8.4.2 Riverside Development

8.4.2 Riverside Development

Factors that will be taken into account when considering proposals affecting the rivers include:

• Any landscape or natural, built heritage or archaeological designation for the area (refer to Chapter 9 Heritage for guidance),
• Any proposals to increase the extent of public access,
• The extent of any environmental improvements to the water environment and its surroundings,
• The nature of any recreation use proposed,
• Any conflict or compliance with proposals for walking or cycling routes