Studland Dunes H.5
Summary management approach
Managed adaptation to naturally functioning shoreline. This would not preclude local management. For example all infrastructure at risk in the southern section of this unit will need to be either removed or at least relocated early in the second planning horizon of the SMP. The dynamic nature of the dune system should be encouraged and enhanced.
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)
NI4No active interventionLocal activity only
Where the overall intention is for a natural shoreline, not to encourage new defences. In some areas, where specified in the Shoreline Management Plan, works to repair or construct short stretches of defence to provide localised protection (such as to a slipway, access point or isolated properties) may be considered by the Local Planning Authority. All works require relevant permissions.
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:
- Flat Head Cliff to Sandbanks Head H.1
- Sandbanks Village H.2
- South Haven Pt. H.4
- Training Bank H.5A
- Studland Village H.6
- The Warren to Handfast Point H.7
- Poole Harbour South K.1
- Western Island L.1
- Handfast to Ballard Estate M.1
Protected sites
This area of coastline is in or near 5 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 3 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 4 ramsar wetland areas.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Ramsar Site on the Data Services PlatformThere are no scheduled monuments 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 are 3 sites of special scientific interest near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-08-31
View Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is in or near a national nature reserve.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View National Nature Reserve on the Data Services PlatformThere are 2 marine conservation zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.47 | Set-up a task and finish group for units H.4 and H.5 to progress and implement actions to address SMP policy intent interpretation challenge that has arisen in this area in early 2022. | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | Complete | Medium-high |
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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.
Data on this page
Main report
Appendices
- Appendix A - SMP Development
- Appendix B - Stakeholder Engagement
Appendix C - Baseline Process Understanding:
- Appendix D - Natural and Built Environment Baseline (Thematic Review)
- Appendix E - Issues and Objectives
- Appendix F - Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Appendix G - Scenario Testing
- Appendix H - Economics
- Appendix I - Estuary Assessment1
- Appendix J - Habitat Regulation Assessment
- Appendix K - Metadatabase
- Appendix L - Water Framework Directive
- Appendix M - Review of Hengistbury Head
- Appendix N - Client Steering Group Approvals
