Teign Estuary - South Shore (Newton Abbot to Shaldon) 6B34
Summary management approach
Maintain a broadly non-interventional approach to encourage natural coastal evolution. Local Activity supports management to maintain existing discrete sections of defence, but does not support construction of any new defences. However within this unit there may be opportunities to realign defences at Netherton and Coombe Cellars, pending technical studies.
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)
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.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
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.
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
- Teign Estuary - North Shore (Teignmouth and Shaldon Bridge to Passage House Hotel) 6B31
- Teign Estuary - Passage House Hotel to Kingsteignton Road Bridge 6B32
- Teign Estuary - Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot 6B33
- Teign Estuary - Shaldon 6B35
- Shaldon (The Ness) to Maidencombe (North) 6B36
Protected sites
This area of coastline is not 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 a special conservation area.
Data last updated: 2024-04-17
View Special Area of Conservation on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is not 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 no 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 not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.142 | Complete a study confirming the feasibility of managed realignment opportunities here (potentially as part of a study for the whole Teign Estuary). Depending on the outcome, it may be necessary to revisit the SMP management approach to include managed realignment. The current management approach of Hold the Line/No Active Intervention does not allow for the potential Managed Realignment opportunities at Netherton and Coombe Cellars suggested in the SMP management approach justification. | Pending agreement | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 16.135.02 | Ensure Teignmouth & Shaldon Beach Management Plan is being implemented. | Teignbridge District Council / Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 16.135.01 | Second review and update of the Teignmouth & Shaldon Beach Management Plan. | Teignbridge District Council / Environment Agency | Progressing | 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 |
| 16.135.03 | First review and update of the Teignmouth & Shaldon Beach Management Plan. | Teignbridge District Council / Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium-low |
| 16.136 | Investigate habitat creation potential within the Teign Estuary to deliver benefits to the wider region. This should include quantifying habitat losses and gains, and identify and secure sites for replacement terrestrial/freshwater habitat. | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Low |
| 16.132 | Carry out a study to investigate the effects of the SMP 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.
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.
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Main report
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