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Unit

Tamar Estuary - St John's Lake (Torpoint South (Landing Stage) to Millbrook (Mill Farm)) 6C37

Summary management approach

Maintain a non-interventional approach to encourage natural coastal evolution and maintain condition of the area's extensive intertidal mudflats. This will support objectives for the area's important environmental and landscape designations. However the approach supports local activity to maintain discrete sections of existing defence. The approach does not support creation of new defences.

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:

Protected sites

This area of coastline is in or near a special protection area.

Data last updated: 2024-04-17

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This area of coastline is in or near 2 areas 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 not in or near a ramsar wetland area.

Data last updated: 2024-04-03

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There are 2 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 is a site of special scientific interest near this area of coastline.

Data last updated: 2024-07-26

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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 2 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 NumberAction DescriptionAction Lead OrganisationAction Progress StatusPriority
16.196Undertake a detailed study of the Tamar Estuary to investigate managed realignment opportunities and future flood defence needs to develop a programme of works and further study.Environment AgencyNot yet startedMedium-low
16.198Complete a study of possible Managed Realignment opportunities in the estuary, potentially as part of an overall Tamar Estuary study/strategy (in conjunction with Policy Units 6c32 & 33). As part of this study, consider splitting the unit up into smaller discrete units with a single management approach (where possible) to clarify management intent. Apply SMP change process depending on outcome of this study or strategy.Pending agreementNot yet startedMedium-low
16.193Carry out a study to investigate the effects of Shoreline Management Plan management approaches on the heritage features at risk and consider mitigation measures and/or recording as appropriate.Pending agreementNot yet startedLow
16.194Quantify habitat losses and gains, and identify and secure sites for compensatory intertidal habitat losses within the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation.Environment AgencyNot yet startedLow

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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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