Unit

Lytchett J.2

Summary management approach

Explore options to set back defence subject to impact of sea level rise, with consideration of impacts upon protected site designations within this unit and management of flood risk to properties and road infrastructure in Lytchett Bay.

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)

NI3No active interventionCease to maintain

Where defences are present, but it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to maintain them.

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20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)

NI3No active interventionCease to maintain

Where defences are present, but it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to maintain them.

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50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)

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.

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Neighbouring units

The following units are within 1km of this one:

• Hamworthy Common J.1
• Eastern Lytchett Bay J.2A
• Holton Railway Line J.3

Protected sites

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

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 in or near a local nature reserve.

Data last updated: 2024-06-29

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There are 2 sites of special scientific interest near this area of coastline.

Data last updated: 2024-06-29

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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 Number	Action Description	Action Lead Organisation	Action Progress Status	Priority
15.23.01	Undertake SMP review study for units J.1 to J.5 inclusive, to consider in detail more recent evidence and actions arising from the SMP Refresh.	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council	Not yet started	Medium-high
15.23	Set-up a task and finish group to progress and implement actions arising from the SMP-Refresh covering units J.1 to J.4.	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council	Complete	Medium

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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

• Action plan (CSV)
• Policies (CSV)

Main report

• Section 1 - Introduction
• Section 2 – Assessments
• Section 3 - Basis for Development of the Plan
• Section 4 - An appraisal of Options and Rationale for Preferred Plan
  • Section 4.1 - Introduction
  • Policy Development Zone Map
  • Section 4.2 - Policy Development Zone 1
  • Section 4.3 - Policy Development Zone 2
  • Section 4.4 - Policy Development Zone 3
  • Section 4.5 - Policy Development Zone 4
• Section 5 - Summary of Preferred Plan and Implications
• Section 6 – Policy Summary
• Section 7 – Action Plan

Appendices

• Appendix A - SMP Development
• Appendix B - Stakeholder Engagement

• Appendix C - Baseline Process Understanding:

  • C1 - Coastal Processes Report
  • C2 – Tidal Mapping
  • C3 – Erosion Mapping
  • C4 - Scenario: Baseline Case 1 - No Active Intervention (NAI)
  • C5 - Scenario - Baseline Case 2 - With Present Management (WPM)
  • C6 - Defence Data
• 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

Supporting Documents

• Poole and Christchurch Bays Shoreline Management Plan Post Adoption Statement
• Policy Summary Map

Related links

• Coastal Group Website
• Coastal Handbook
• National Coast Monitoring
• Flood and coastal erosion risk management: current schemes and strategies
• Designated Sites View
• SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN (SMP) BCP Council