Explanatory note

This Order revokes and replaces the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (South Downs) Designation (Amendment) Order 1994, which was made before the coming into force of a relevant amendment to the enabling powers and which has not been published (article 2).

The Order amends the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (South Downs) Designation Order 1992 which designated an area in the South Downs as an environmentally sensitive area.

In compliance with Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2078/92 (OJ No. L215, 30.7.92, p. 85), the Order details the requirements in relation to public access (articles 5 and 7(1) and the Schedule) which may be included in a management agreement made under section 18(3) of the Agriculture Act 1986 and the rate of payment to be made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in such a case (article 6).

The Order also amends the existing rates of payment which are applicable in relation to such management agreements in respect of agricultural land in the designated area (articles 6 and 8), and makes minor amendments (articles 4 and 7).