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Creation of the Horsted Valley Local Nature Reserve
Meeting: 13/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 7)
7 Creation of the Horsted Valley Local Nature Reserve 
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Background:
The report sought Cabinet approval to develop proposals to formally designate the Horsted Valley as a Local Nature Reserve. The designated area would include Luton Millennium Green, Daisy Banks, Coney Banks, Barnfield, Bishop’s Hoath Woodland, Snodhurst Bottom, Ridgeway Bank and Horsted Farm (Upper Horsted Valley).
It was anticipated that the necessary documentation would be completed by the end of April 2026 to enable formal consultation with Natural England to be undertaken. Natural England had been made aware of Medway’s aspiration for the Horsted Valley through informal consultation.
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02/2026 |
The Cabinet approved the formal submission for the Horsted Valley to be declared a Local Nature Reserve, in accordance with the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and following consultation with Natural England. |
Reasons:
Declaring a local nature reserve will protect and conserve a vital greenspace running through the heart of medway, recognising its environmental importance and enabling the development of greater opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy and engage with its natural heritage and biodiversity.