1. A Rapid Introduction to SANGS
Martin Ellis
Local Headhunter
Member of the Crowborough Chamber

2. SANGS A 7km restriction zone imposed by WDC from Ashdown Forest
(Suitable, Accessible, Natural, Green Spaces)
A 7km restriction zone imposed by WDC from Ashdown Forest
To reduce additional recreational pressure on The Forest
To reduce nitrogen disposition on The Forest

4. SANGS A 7km restriction zone imposed by WDC from Ashdown Forest
(Suitable, Accesible, Natural, Green Spaces)
A 7km restriction zone imposed by WDC from Ashdown Forest
Defined by use, access, facilities and size
Extra restriction to the Core Strategy
Further protect wildlife and environment
Prevent increase in Nitrogen levels – protect eco-balance
Forest has 1.35m visitors p.a. – Most to walk their dogs
More traffic passes through and past without stopping
Paid for by levy on developers – including windfall developments
Must be more attractive than the Forest to stimulate use

5. SANGS Dartford Warbler Nightjar Both populations are on the increase
Wildlife
Dartford Warbler
2.1% of the UK population
Nightjar
1.1% of the UK population
Both populations are on the increase

6. SANGS Every new planning app to be assessed in 7km – and beyond?
Consequences:
Every new planning app to be assessed in 7km – and beyond?
Future Employment – e.g. Meat Packer abandoned Crowborough
Existing Employment – e.g. Companies relocating to limits on growth
Jobs move out of the area – workers drive further (WDC to Hailsham!)
Housing development slows and prices increase – hits young buyers
Restrictions of Change of Use back to residential will hit the High St
Local building companies will close
No policy on tourism

7. SANGS Why 7kms? Originally 4kms
Issues:
Why 7kms? Originally 4kms
SANGS will have no impact on passing traffic
How will SANGS be more ‘attractive’ to users?
No account taken of aircraft stacking over the Forest
Prevailing winds from the South West
Driving business out of the 7km zone will increase traffic
Huge administrative burden – Expensive and value-reducing
Why give retailers on the forest grants to attract more business?
Why promote the Forest as a destination?

8. SANGS Sources of Nitrogen: TRAFFIC Highest in urban area 55%
Usually about 30%
In rural settings: Agriculture is highest

9. SANGS Educate the population
PLEASE NOTE:
I don’t think these are all good ideas
Alternatives:
Educate the population
Limit access across the Forest – Tolls? Limit Parking?
Promote the Wealden for ALL it’s walks – “Take a Walk on the Wealden”
Limit access to cars – “Odds and Evens”
Close the Forest – “Regeneration Days”
Don’t allow any commercial activity on the Forest.

10. SANGS The 3rd Industrial Revolution is coming
Other Considerations:
The 3rd Industrial Revolution is coming
“It will be bigger than the steam engine, the internet and Henry Ford’s production line”
Car use is in decline in all developing economies
Vehicle emissions are improving

11. Will Wealden Be
“Open for business?”
In the Future?