Dawlish Warren (Central - gabion defences) 6B21
Summary management approach
Approach is to hold the line in the short term, however the medium and long term policies were not defined at the time of SMP2 adoption, pending further sudies. Subsequently the Exe Estuary Strategy 2013 and Dawlish Warren Beach Management Post-Scheme Review 2023 have both confirmed No Active Intervention as preferred long term approach, transitioning through a period of managed realignment. As part of this, the central gabion defences were proactively removed in 2017 as part of scheme works. Further work is required to assess recent change and whilst intent is now broadly to allow natural evolution of the sand spit to deliver long term sustainable management, but in combination with improvements to the inner-estuary defences. Formal SMP change process for policy to be followed in due course following final confirmation by the Exe Estuary Strategy Update in 2027.
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)
Pending Agreement
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.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
Pending Agreement
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
- Harbour View to Exmouth Pier 6A46
- Exe Estuary - Cockwood to The Warren 6B18
- Dawlish Warren (inner side) 6B19
- Dawlish Warren (East - distal end) 6B20
- Dawlish Warren (West - hard defences) 6B22
Protected sites
This area of coastline is in or near a special protection area.
Data last updated: 2024-04-17
View Special Protection Area on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is not 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 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 in or near a local nature reserve.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View Local Nature Reserve on the Data Services PlatformThere are 2 sites of special scientific interest near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-07-26
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 no 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.128 | Drawing on the outcome of the 2014 Exe Estuary Strategy, amend the Shoreline Management Plan management approaches using the formal change process to assign a Managed Realignment approach for short term, and a No Active Intervention approach for the medium and long term planning periods. | Pending agreement | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 16.118 | South Devon and Dorset Coastal Authorities Group to consider implications of Exe Estuary Strategy outcomes in relation to SMP management approaches and action plan. | Teignbridge District Council | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 16.116.02 | Undertake a review and update of the Exe Estuary Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (2014). | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 16.030 | Update the 2012 SCOPAC Sediment Transport Study (STS) to include new Channel Coastal Observatory baseline data captured in 2022/23. | Standing Conference on Problems Associated with the Coastline | Not yet started | Medium-low |
| 16.127.01 | Carry out monitoring of scheme performance with annual reporting. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Low |
| 16.119 | Carry out a study to investigate the effects of Shoreline Management Plan management approach on the heritage features at risk and consider mitigation measures and/or recording as appropriate. | Pending agreement | Not yet started | 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.
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Appendices
- Appendix A - SMP Development
- Appendix B - Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix C - Baseline Process Understanding
- Appendix D - Sea Environmental Baseline Report
- Appendix E - Issues and Objectives Evaluation
- Appendix F - Initial Policy Appraisal and Scenario Development
- Appendix G - Preferred Policy Scenario Testing
- Appendix H - Economic Appraisal and Sensitivity Testing
- Appendix I - Strategic Environmental Assessment Report
- Appendix J - Appropriate Assessment Report
- Appendix K - Water Framework Directive Assessment Report
- Appendix L - Metadata and Bibliographic Databases
- Appendix M - Action Plan Summary Tables