Reculver Towers to Minnis Bay 4A14
Summary management approach
Hold the line in the short term with plan for managed realignment east of Reculver Towers in medium term to address current and create new important saltwater habitat, subject to detailed studies. Although no specific realignment line has been defined it is recommended that losses stop on the seaward side of the railway line.
Generic approach assigned to this unit
Management approaches depend on funding and relevant approvals and permissions. Adaptation to coastal change may be needed. If defences are present, some risk from flooding, erosion or ground instability may remain.
Time periods (short (0 to 20 years), medium (20 to 50 years) and long (50 to 100)) are approximate and do not signify precise dates of management transitions.
0 to 20 years (2005 to 2025)
HL1Hold the lineMaintain/replace
Where protection is currently provided by coastal defence structures or managed beaches, and the intention is to retain a defence along approximately the current alignment. This will involve replacing defences when needed. Defence type, method and standard of protection may be modified over time.
20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)
MR1Managed realignmentSet back defence
Where the intention is to defend elsewhere in flood plain inland from present shoreline or allow erosion/recession to a defined alignment. New defences might be constructed at that new location if needed. This may involve the creation of inter-tidal habitat.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
MR7Managed realignmentPlaceholder
Managed realignment or defence activity may apply only to parts of this shoreline. The approach in this location may be especially dependent upon the outcome of further studies, economic assessments, the rate of coastal change or the actions of other asset owners affected by coastal change. As these become clearer, the management intention will be clarified.
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
Protected sites
This area of coastline is in or near 2 special protection areas.
Data last updated: 2024-04-17
View Special Protection Area on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is in or near an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is in or near 2 special conservation areas.
Data last updated: 2024-04-17
View Special Area of Conservation on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is in or near a ramsar wetland area.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Ramsar Site on the Data Services PlatformThere is a scheduled monument near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Scheduled Monument on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is not in or near a local nature reserve.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View Local Nature Reserve on the Data Services PlatformThere is a site of special scientific interest near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is not in or near a national nature reserve.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View National Nature Reserve on the Data Services PlatformThere is a marine conservation zone near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Marine Conservation Zone on the Data Services PlatformActions for this unit
All actions are subject to funding and approval, often by other parties than the Lead Organisation shown.
| Reference Number | Action Description | Action Lead Organisation | Action Progress Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 | Investigate habitat creation potential as part of the Strategy Frontage Review and Realignment Study. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium-high |
| 14.4 | Conduct Strategy Frontage Review and Realignment study, to include investigating the managed realignment approach, determining the standard of protection and location of set-back defences and ground conditions for new defences, assessing the impact of creating a sediment sink on adjacent policy units and the impact on freshwater in adjacent farmland, and surveying heritage features in the realignment area | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 14.5 | Modify terminal rock groyne 14 to reduce shingle loss to Minnis Bay. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium-high |
| 14.6 | Reinstate timber groyne close to terminal rock groyne 14 to help capture shingle being lost from the Northern Sea Wall (NSW) frontage to Minnis Bay. This material can then be recycled back to NSW. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium-high |
| 14.7 | Undertake Health and Safety assessment of the redundant timber groynes on the shoreline. Undertake works to make safe where appropriate. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium-high |
| 14.2 | Investigate the potential to incorporate habitat enhancements into the design of the timber groyne reinstatement at Minnis Bay. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium |
| 14.8 | Develop strategy for implementing managed realignment once studies are completed. | Pending Agreement | Pending agreement | Medium-low |
| 14.3 | Engage with affected parties to enable adaptation to the change in management approach in the short to medium term. | Canterbury City Council and Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium-low |
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The information on this website represents the current SMP management approaches adopted by the local authorities within its area, and current actions needed to deliver them. These management approaches have been approved by the Environment Agency under its Strategic Overview for coastal flood and erosion risk management and are considered to be local policy.
The documents below provide the full SMP adopted locally and approved by the Environment Agency at the time of publication. Some of the information has changed in response to new government policy, new evidence or new work identified.
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Main report
Appendices
- Appendix A- SMP Development
- Appendix B- Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix C- Baseline Process Understanding
- Appendix C- No Active Intervention Maps
- Appendix D- Designations Maps
- Appendix D- Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Appendix E- Issues and Objectives Evaluation
- Appendix F- Initial Policy Appraisal and Scenario Development
- Appendix G- Scenario Testing
- Appendix H- Economic and Sensitivity Testing
- Appendix I- Metadatabase
- Appendix J- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Appendix K- Retrospective Water Framework Directive Assessment