Tamar Estuary - Palmer Point to Mount Edgcumbe (Cremyll) 6C40
Summary management approach
Maintain/improve existing defences including flood walls, quay walls, embankments and slipways. Investigation into Managed Realignment instead of maintaining defences along current alignments should be considered where appropriate, to support adaptation.
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)
HL1Hold the lineMaintain/replace
Where protection is currently provided by coastal defence structures or managed beaches, and the intention is to retain a defence along approximately the current alignment. This will involve replacing defences when needed. Defence type, method and standard of protection may be modified over time.
20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)
HL1Hold the lineMaintain/replace
Where protection is currently provided by coastal defence structures or managed beaches, and the intention is to retain a defence along approximately the current alignment. This will involve replacing defences when needed. Defence type, method and standard of protection may be modified over time.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
HL1Hold the lineMaintain/replace
Where protection is currently provided by coastal defence structures or managed beaches, and the intention is to retain a defence along approximately the current alignment. This will involve replacing defences when needed. Defence type, method and standard of protection may be modified over time.
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
- Coxside to Devil's Point 6C30
- Tamar Estuary - Devil's Point to Tamerton Lake 6C31
- Tamar Estuary - St John's Lake (Torpoint South (Landing Stage) to Millbrook (Mill Farm)) 6C37
- Tamar Estuary - St John's Lake (Millbrook (Hancock's Lake) to Palmer Point) 6C39
- Mount Edgecumbe to Picklecombe Point 6C41
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 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 is a scheduled monument near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Scheduled Monument on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is not in or near a local nature reserve.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View Local Nature Reserve on the Data Services PlatformThere is a site 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.196 | Undertake 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 Agency | Not yet started | Medium-low |
| 16.198 | Complete 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 agreement | Not yet started | Medium-low |
| 16.193 | Carry 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 agreement | Not yet started | Low |
| 16.194 | Quantify 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 Agency | 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