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Unit

Western Yar Estuary -eastern shore PU6C.4

Summary management approach

The SMP policy for the undefended eastern shore of the Western Yar Estuary is No Active Intervention, to allow the majority of the estuary to adapt naturally to sea level rise. This will allow adaptation of the habitats and important nature conservation interests which are important to the character of the area. The SMP also recognises the importance of the cycle route and link along the eastern shore of the Estuary to the local community, and recommends that adaptation should be planned to maintain the route, perhaps on a bridge or link in places, or accepting tidal inundation of this route will sometimes occur. Further important SMP policy information for this unit is provided in the Further Details tab.

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)

NI2No active interventionDo not defend

Where no defences are present, and it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to introduce defences due to their impact on other communities, or on sites protected for their environmental importance.


20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)

NI2No active interventionDo not defend

Where no defences are present, and it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to introduce defences due to their impact on other communities, or on sites protected for their environmental importance.


50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)

NI2No active interventionDo not defend

Where no defences are present, and it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to introduce defences due to their impact on other communities, or on sites protected for their environmental importance.


Neighbouring units

The following units are within 1km of this one:

Protected sites

This area of coastline is in or near 3 special protection areas.

Data last updated: 2024-04-17

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This area of coastline is in or near an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Data last updated: 2024-06-29

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This area of coastline is in or near 2 special conservation areas.

Data last updated: 2024-04-17

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This area of coastline is in or near 2 ramsar wetland areas.

Data last updated: 2024-04-03

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There are no scheduled monuments near this area of coastline.

Data last updated: 2024-04-03

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This area of coastline is not in or near a local nature reserve.

Data last updated: 2024-06-29

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There are 3 sites of special scientific interest near this area of coastline.

Data last updated: 2024-07-26

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This area of coastline is not in or near a national nature reserve.

Data last updated: 2024-06-29

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There are no marine conservation zones near this area of coastline.

Data last updated: 2024-04-03

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Actions for this unit

All actions are subject to funding and approval, often by other parties than the Lead Organisation shown.

Reference NumberAction DescriptionAction Lead OrganisationAction Progress StatusPriority

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Further Details

The SMP policy for the undefended eastern shore of the Western Yar Estuary is No Active Intervention. The intent of the policy is to allow the majority of the estuary to adapt naturally to sea level rise. This will allow adaptation of the habitats and important nature conservation interests which are important to the character of the area. The SMP also recognises the importance of the cycle route and link along the eastern shore of the Estuary to the local community, and recommends that adaptation should be planned in terms of seeking to maintain the route, perhaps on a bridge or link in places, or accepting tidal inundation of this route will sometimes occur. The full wording of the adopted SMP policy can be found in the Isle of Wight SMP (2010), Chapter 4.7, available for download on this webpage (see the chapter for 'Zone 6', including pages 305-308). The policy is further examined in the 'West Wight Coastal Flood and Erosion Risk Management Strategy' (adopted in 2017; see Chapter 7, SMZ 3b), which is available on the Isle of Wight Council website (iow.gov.uk), or in the links from this webpage.

Download SMP documents

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.

Data on this page

Main report

Appendices

Supporting documents