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Coastal access plans ‘unfair’, says CLAThe CLA today (Monday, 15 December) stressed the need for fairness all round in implementing coastal access proposals. The Marine and Coastal Access Bill – which includes plans for a continuous coastal path around England - comes before the House of Lords today for its Second Reading.
CLA President Henry Aubrey-Fletcher said: "The Second Reading will enable the Lords to debate the broad principles of the Bill – an excellent opportunity to install an element of natural justice.
"We have here a Bill which introduces rights to go onto people's land and property, even where it is being used for other purposes such as caravan parks, hotels or public attractions. There are few safeguards for property owners - there is no right of appeal, and no compensation if losses are caused.
"The CLA has repeatedly said that, while we support improved access along the coast, there must be a right of appeal in place for those who need it – that's basic natural justice."
The CLA President added: "There are many aspects of these proposals which concern us - not just the lack of basic natural justice, but also the ability to extend the right of access over large areas of land and the impact on the environment and wildlife. And without a proper mapping process and clear signs it will be hard for the public to know where to go.
"The whole process rests on the assumption that it will be carried out fairly. Regrettably, assumptions are not good enough. The Bill itself must provide the necessary re-assurance and safeguards that land and business owner's need."
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