Unit

Wareham J.4

Summary management approach

Subject to legal requirements for continued defence, in the Wareham area the intent is to allow increased inundation of land currently defended, and manage realignment of the shoreline with the aim to restore a more naturally functioning coastal system. Meanwhile, flood risk to the core areas of Wareham and Stodborough will continue to be managed.

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)

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.

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20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)

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.

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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.

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Neighbouring units

The following units are within 1km of this one:

• Holton Railway Line J.3
• Arne Peninsula J.5

Protected sites

This area of coastline is in or near 5 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 3 special conservation areas.

Data last updated: 2024-04-17

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This area of coastline is in or near 4 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 5 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 in or near 2 national nature reserves.

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
15.25.01	Settle outstanding legal and technical issues with landowners to enable progression of managed realignment at Wareham tide banks, and update the SMP to reflect decisions on future planning horizons in the SMP.	Environment Agency	Progressing	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
15.25	Use the strategy study commissioned by the Environment Agency to develop the managed realignment of the tide banks around Wareham and review potential impacts, including the tidal /fluvial implications on the Rivers Frome and Sherford and the flood risk to Stoborough, Lytchett Minster and Upton.	Environment Agency	Progressing	Medium
15.25.02	Liaise with private landowners at locations where the frontline sea bank is private to enable the defence to be maintained in the short term.	Environment Agency	Progressing	Medium
15.16.06	Complete coastal habitat compensation through the Arne Moors project	Environment Agency	Progressing	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.

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