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Sites Of Nature Conservation Importance

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Description

Together with Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserves, Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCIs) are the most important sites for wildlife in the City. SNCIs are designated by the council, which has worked with a wide range of local and national nature conservation bodies and local people to identify them.

The following broad criteria were used by a dedicated SNCI selection panel to select Brighton & Hove’s SNCIs:

Appreciation of Nature
1. How accessible is the site?
2. How well is the site used by local people?
3. Does the site have historical significance?

Biodiversity
4. How important is the site for wildlife habitats?
5. How important is the site for notable species?
6. How important is the site in a wider context?

There are currently 62 SNCIs in Brighton & Hove, covering 612.3 ha (1,310.3 acres), or 7.3% of the total administrative area of the City.

Although SNCIs have no direct legal protection, they are protected from damaging development in Brighton & Hove by Policy NC4 of the Local Plan.