Division 2.7

The specific location and extent of the bedrock reef features was provided by Natural England^f1. The buffer is based on based on Natural England draft guidance^f2, which recommends the size of the buffer based on the depth of the feature being protected. The bedrock reef features in this site extend to approximately 60 m depth. For depths between 25 and 200 m, the Natural England guidance recommends a buffer of three times the depth of the feature. Three times 60 m would result in a buffer of 180 m. As the depth of the feature is not precisely known and could extend slightly beyond 60 m, a buffer of 200 m was applied. The boundary of the buffer was then smoothed to facilitate compliance and enforcement.