Mount Edgecumbe to Picklecombe Point 6C41
Summary management approach
The broad intent in this unit is to encourage natural coastal evolution, however it is recognised that there are a number of both public and private defences, associated with the Mount Edgecumbe Estate and public realm at Cremyll, south of the ferry landing point. Accordingly the approach here supports local activity to maintain or repair existing defences where required, subject to availability of funding (and this is illustrated by repairs undetaken to the public seawall at Cremyll by Cornwall Council around 2018). It is also recognised however that in the longer term it may not be sustainable to hold sections of defence in their current positions and adaptation to coastal change will likely be required.
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:
- Coxside to Devil's Point 6C30
- Tamar Estuary - Devil's Point to Tamerton Lake 6C31
- Tamar Estuary - Palmer Point to Mount Edgcumbe (Cremyll) 6C40
- Fort Picklecombe 6C42
- Picklecombe Point to Kingsand 6C43
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 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 2 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 not 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: 2024-07-26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.199 | Revist the SMP management approach to confirm what the management intent here is and any implications arising from a change. There have been repairs to defences at Mount Edgecumbe since the SMP was completed, which does not align with the No Active Intervention policy for all three epochs. | Pending agreement | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 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