Valuing Chichester Harbour AONB 2009

Client: Chichester Harbour Conservancy

This study was undertaken to provide a strategic review of Chichester Harbour’s economic worth based on some of the key aspects of the Harbour and its surrounding land such as property, marine business, tourism, land use and recreation.

The purpose of this study was threefold.  Firstly it forms an important part of the portfolio of policy material available to Chichester Harbour Conservancy as the Statutory Harbour Authority and Joint Advisory Committee for the AONB, the Local Authorities and other bodies whose boundaries and management decisions are affected by the Harbour and its economy. Secondly, this study provides an update to the previous ‘Valuing Chichester Harbour’ report which was published in 2001. Thirdly, this study provides an interesting examination of the relationship between a nationally protected landscape (AONB) and its local economy.

This study has sought to examine and review a wide range of datasets and information, which have differed widely in terms of the consistency, accuracy and availability of data. The work undertaken in exploring the different methods and ways of analysing and presenting the data far outweighs the information which this final report of the study contains. Our team was extensively involved in the research and mapping phases of the project.

Much care and effort has been taken to ensure transparency of methodology and presentation, and to cite any limitations or assumptions made in analysis of the data. It should be noted that many of the valuation calculations have been prepared using data from 2007-2008, prior to the significant downturn in the economic climate.

Downloads:

• Valuing Chichester Harbour Report