1. RYA Southern Region Club Management Forum Susie Tomson RYA Planning and Environmental Advisor

2. “Environmental Matters” 1.What’s new and what’s changed? 2.Developing your facilities 3.Environmental management – operational aspects 4.Help at hand – RYA and the Green Blue

3. What’s new & what’s changed? Planning system – RSS ‘The South East Plan’, Local Development Framework’s Marine Bill – this year? Change to marine consents process, establishing Marine Spatial Plans Water Framework Directive – River Basin Management Plans, River Basin Liaison Groups – South East and South West River Basin

4. RYA Planning and Environmental Handbook Understand how to gain permissions and consents for facilities development Check your compliance of planning and environmental legislation Improve environmental practices and ultimately save yourself money Learn from others through case studies and examples RYA Planning and Environmental Handbook A guide for affiliated clubs and recognised training centres to the planning and environmental permissions, consents and legal requirements needed when developing and operating waterside facilities. Available in March on www.rya.org.uk/workingwithus

5. The Green Blue making the environment second nature….. Three years on Achievements –Awareness raising –Research –Demonstration projects Where to now?

6. Developing your facility What is the ‘development’ –Building works –Use of land or buildings –Small operational developments –Ground works –Land-water developments –On water developments

7. Planning permission?

8. Other consents

9. Additional information General background – the description of the project Information relating to specific consent: –Environmental Impact Assessment –Appropriate Assessment

10. Preparation Identifying the consents and information Professional help or go it alone? Time scale to obtain consents Consultation Budgeting

11. Defining the development The proposed development The site The club Designing for the disabled Who has an interest in the development

12. Step by step process 1.Contact the relevant departments for advice 2.Request an application form 3.Registration of application 4.Decision by planning officer or committee 5.Application granted with or without conditions or refused 6.Accept decision or appeal

13. How are decisions made? The policy context Planning: PPS, RSS, LDF Nature conservation designations Biodiversity requirements Flood risk assessments Objections from others

14. Refusal? Undertaking works without necessary consents is not advisable in any circumstances – severe penalties Appeals process –Planning appeals – Planning Inspectorate –FEPA, CPA – Representation Committee –Environment Agency – Complaints procedure then Planning Inspectorate –Costly

15. Objecting to developments Cannot rely on a consenting authority to understand your concerns Write in objection or support Object or suggest amendments? Planning permissions advertised locally Marine Consents – through RYA HQ and regional committee

16. Environmental Management – operational aspects Legal duties Suggested management Case studies More information

17. Waste Management Legal obligations - Duty of Care - Port Waste Reception Facilities - Hazardous Waste Regulations Effective waste management saves money –Reduce frequency of collection –Reduce overall volume of waste –Recycling can generate income e.g. cans 35p/kg Clubs are responsible for waste generated by members on-site

18. Port Waste Regulations Affects all facilities receiving vessels from the sea - affects coastal clubs Need to examine the types of waste being landed, plan and provide accordingly Currently being upgraded to include provision for sewage

19. Hazardous Waste Regulations Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Special disposal requirements – your waste contractor can advise Need to register with the EA if you produce over 200 kg/ yr Waste categorised as ‘hazardous’: –Waste oils, oil filters, oily rags & containers –Flares –Batteries –Solvents e.g. acetone, anti-freeze –Zinc anodes –Fluorescent tubes –Tar –Antifouling and paint residues –Paints & varnishes –Residues of paints, resins, solvents, hardened products e.g. fibreglass

20. Hazardous Waste Mixing hazardous & general waste can be costly

21. Hazardous Waste Old Oil Filters, Oily Rags, Empty oil based paint tins, Empty aerosols

22. Hazardous waste disposal Crushing paint cans flat reduces frequency and cost of collection

23. Controlling ‘pollution’ What is pollution? -Drainage plans -Discharge consents Hamble Point Marina – trial system to capture antifouling granules from pressure washing

24. Oil & Fuels: Storage & handling Main issues –Storage –Refuelling –Accidents & leaks –Storm drains, soakaways or culverts –Poor disposal –Vandalism

25. Oil and Fuels: Storage Oil Storage Regulations 2001 –Applies to sites storing over 200 litres –Considered a significant risk if within 10 m of a controlled water –EA responsible for enforcement What does your fuel storage area look like?

26. Oil and Fuels: Good storage

27. Oil and fuels: Handling

28. Energy Use Un-lagged pipes and valves in the boiler room can lead to excessive heat loss. Try installing energy saving devices

29. Energy Use Grants are available for renewable energy Buy Green electricity

30. Energy Use – free advice www.thegreenblue.org.uk The Carbon Trust Envirowise Action Energy BREW scheme The Environment Agency

31. Water Use WPNSA collect rainwater for use in the dinghy park.

32. Water Saving Read meters regularly to detect leaks Install trigger gun on hosepipes Fix dripping taps Fit water efficient devices e.g. shower heads Free water health checks are often available (e.g. ADSM)

33. Supply of water on pontoons Duty to prevent contamination of public water supply –Use of hose pipes on pontoons –Maintenance of pipe work supplying water Implemented by Water Companies –Regional differences in interpretation –Working with BMF to resolve this

34. Operating in a conservation site Understanding the designations – SSSI, SAC, SPA Work with the local nature conservation agency – Natural England Understanding the consenting restrictions in these areas

35. Algae and weed Blue-green algae Aquatic weed

36. Incident planning On site – spills, etc Offsite - Oil or chemical spills - Flooding

37. Improving environmental management A commitment and a policy Site audit – what is required and what is good practice/ money saving An action plan Monitoring and communicating

38. Running ‘green’ events Why? On land activities On water activities

39. Help at Hand RYA Green Blue Environment Agency – Net Regs Natural England Local Planning Authorities Marine and Fisheries Agency RYA Planning and Environmental Handbook A guide for affiliated clubs and recognised training centres to the planning and environmental permissions, consents and legal requirements needed when developing and operating waterside facilities. Available in March on www.rya.org.uk/workingwithus

40. RYA Planning & Environment

41. Green Blue materials Posters ‘Into the Green Blue’ CD ROM Good practice advice Case Studies www.thegreenblue.org.ukWebsite www.thegreenblue.org.uk

42. www.thegreenblue.org.uk

43. The Environmental Code of Practice www.ecop.org.uk

44. How to stay up-to-date? RYA website – just re-launched www.rya.org.uk www.rya.org.uk The Green Blue website – www.thegreenblue.org.uk www.thegreenblue.org.uk RYA Club Briefing RYA Magazine

45. Contact details RYA: Susie Tomson –Susie.tomson@rya.org.ukSusie.tomson@rya.org.uk –02380 604222 The Green Blue: Sarah Black –Sarah.black@rya.org.ukSarah.black@rya.org.uk –02380 604273