Unit

Truro - Upper Basin 12.4

Summary management approach

Due to the complexity of options in different parts of this unit, the adopted SMP management approach is for either Hold the Line or Managed Realignment throught the lifespan of the SMP. The aim is to balance requirements for continued port operations (including highway links) with environmental sustainability. This is likely to include maintenance of historic quay and wall structures at Town Quay and Lighterage Quay for commercial viability, along with managed realignment options along Garras Wharf, Boscawen, and the sewage works at the mouth of Calenick Creek (where safeguarding internationally important wildlife associated with the Special Area of Conservation may prevent a Hold the Line approach). At Town Quay, there is little scope to realign the seafront apart from on the right bank - an approach providing longer term social and environmental benefits but involving relocation of the supermarket.

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)

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.

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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.

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50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)

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.

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Neighbouring units

The following units are within 1km of this one:

• Undefended Estuary Banks 12.1
• Calenick Creek 12.5

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 an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Data last updated: 2024-06-29

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This area of coastline is in or near 2 special conservation areas.

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 no 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: 2024-06-29

View Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Data Services Platform

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 no marine conservation zones near this area of coastline.

Data last updated: 2024-04-03

View Marine Conservation Zone on the Data Services Platform

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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 Number	Action Description	Action Lead Organisation	Action Progress Status	Priority
17.047	Develop Truro Strategy to manage risks to infrastructure and property and maintain condition of the Special Area of Conservation.	Environment Agency	Not yet started	High
17.047.04	As part of the Truro Strategy: A detailed analysis regarding the operation of the Truro Tidal Barrier should be undertaken in the short term along with a study into the accretion of sediments within the Tidal Basin, in order to ensure that operation of the Tidal Barrier maintains an accretion level in line with sea level rise (this could be undertaken as part of a future Strategy. Aim is to prevent adverse effects to the Fal and Helford Special Area of Conservation.	Environment Agency	Not yet started	High
17.048	Develop Environment Agency Truro Tidal Gate project, including Lighterage Quay Improvements to ensure continued standards of defence to Truro over short term.	Environment Agency	Planned/programmed	High
17.178	Develop Fal and Helford Intertidal Habitat and Sedimentation Strategy. This should define sedimentation monitoring and other evidence requirements to improve understanding of evolution of Special Area of Conservation (SAC) features over the long term, maintain its condition and determine timescales for managed realignment. Develop an evidence base available for strategic planning and investment in risk management. Include a review of SAC boundary to include all mudflat and saltmarsh habitats at Mylor Creek, Navas, and Gweek Restronguet to Devoran, Tresillian, Penryn, Porth, Ruan Lanihorne, Truro - Upper Basin.	Environment Agency	Progressing	High
17.047.02	As part of the Truro Strategy: Managed realignment at Boscawen Park should provide a minimum of 1.5ha and up to 4.8ha of potential area for intertidal habitat migration by 2055.	Environment Agency	Not yet started	Medium-high
17.047.01	As part of the Truro Strategy: Landfill remediation/removal/investigation at Boscowen Park, Garras Wharf and Lighterage Quay to remove risk of contamination from historic landfill.	Environment Agency	Not yet started	Medium
17.047.05	As part of the Truro Strategy: Ensure the studies regarding operation of the Truro Tidal Barrier include the effect of managed realignment on landfill erosion risk and tidal barrier operation, including consideration of the plans to replace or refurbish the existing barrier in 2025. Depending upon the outcome, it may be necessary to revisit the SMP management approach if the modelling suggests a need for change.	Environment Agency	Not yet started	Medium
17.047.06	Develop Environment Agency Truro Future Flood Needs project (Catchment Based Approach)	Environment Agency	Planned/programmed	Medium
17.047.03	As part of the Truro Strategy: Managed realignment at Garras Wharf should provide up to 2.5ha of potential area for intertidal habitat creation by 2055.	Environment Agency	Not yet started	Low
17.207	Undertake Environment Agency Fal Tidal Modelling study	Environment Agency	Complete

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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.

Data on this page

• Action plan (CSV)
• Policies (CSV)

Main report

• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Chapter 2 - Environmental Assessment
• Chapter 3 - Basis for the Plan

• Chapter 4 - Management Units:

  • Introduction to the management units
  • PDZ1 - Pencarrow Head to Gribbin Head - Introduction
  • MA1 - Rame Head to Downderry
  • MA2 - Downderry and Seaton
  • MA3 - Seaton to Pencarrow Head
  • PDZ2 - Pencarrow Head to Gribbin Head - Introduction
  • MA4 - Pencarrow Head to Gribbin Head
  • MA5 - Fowey Estuary (above Mixtow) inc tributaries
  • PDZ3 - Gribbin Head to Black Head - Introduction
  • MA6 - Gribbin Head to Par Docks
  • MA7 - Par Docks to Black Head
  • PDZ4 - Black Head to Zone Point - Introduction
  • MA8 - Black Head to Dodman Point
  • MA9 - Veryan Bay
  • MA10 - Gerrans Bay
  • PDZ5 - Zone Point to Nare Point - Introduction
  • MA11 - Lower Fal
  • MA12 - Upper Fal
  • MA13 - Pendennis Point to Rosemullion Head
  • MA14 - Helford
  • PDZ6 - Lizard (Nare Point to Baulk Head - Gunwalloe) - Introduction
  • MA15 - Lizard East (Nare Point to Lizard Point)
  • MA16 - Lizard West (Lizard Point to Baulk Head)
  • PDZ7 - Mounts Bay East (Baulk Head (Gunwalloe) to Marazion) - Introduction
  • MA17 - Baulk Head to Trewavas Head
  • MA18 - Trewavas Head to The Greeb
  • PDZ8 - Mounts Bay West (The Greeb to Point Spaniard (Inc Marazion and St Michael’s Mount - Introduction
  • MA19 - Marazion to Longrock
  • MA20 - Longrock to Penzance
  • MA21 - Penzance and Newlyn (Albert Pier to Sandy Cove)
  • MA22 - Mousehole (Sandy Cove breakwater - Point Spaniard)
  • PDZ9 - Penwith Peninsula (Point Spaniard to Clodgy Point) - Introduction
  • MA23 - Point Spaniard to Land’s End
  • MA24 - Land’s End to Clodgy Point (St Ives)
  • PDZ10 - Clodgy Point to Godrevy Point - Introduction
  • MA25 - Clodgy Point to Porthminster Point
  • MA26 - Porthminster Point to Hayle Estuary
  • MA27 - Hayle Estuary
  • MA28 - Black Cliff to Godrevy Point
  • PDZ11 - North Cliffs (Godrevy Point - Pentire Point West) Introduction
  • MA29 - Godrevy Point to St Agnes Head
  • MA30 - St Agnes Head to Pentire Point West
  • PDZ12 - Newquay (Pentire Point West - Trevelgue Head) Introduction
  • MA31 - Fistral Bay and Crantock
  • MA32 - Newquay Bay
  • PDZ13 - Trevelgue Head to Stepper Point - Introduction
  • MA33 - Trevelgue Head to Trevose Head
  • MA34 - Trevose Head to Stepper Point
  • PDZ14 - Camel Estuary (Stepper Point to Pentire Point) - Introduction
  • MA35 - Camel Estuary (Stepper Point to Trebetherick Point)
  • MA36 - Trebetherick Point to Pentire Point
  • PDZ15 - Pentire Point to Wanson Mouth - Introduction
  • MA37 - Pentire Point to Boscastle
  • MA38 - Boscastle to Wanson Mouth
  • PDZ16 - Widemouth & Bude (Wanson Mouth to Lower Sharpnose Point) - Introduction
  • MA39 - Wanson Mouth to Higher Longbeak
  • MA40 - Higher Longbeak to Lower Sharpnose Point
  • PDZ17 - Lower Sharpnose Point to Hartland Point - Introduction
  • MA41 - Lower Sharpnose Point to Hartland Point
  • PDZ18 - Isles of Scilly - Introduction
  • MA42 - St Mary’s
  • MA43 - St Martin’s
  • MA44 - Tresco
  • MA45 - Bryher
  • MA46 - St Agnes and Gugh

• Chapter 5 – Summary of Preferred Plan Introduction:

  • Summary of Preferred Plan - Introduction
• Chapter 6 - Action plan
• Glossary
• Acknowledgements

Appendices

• Appendix A – SMP Development
• Appendix B – Stakeholder Engagement
• Appendix C - Baseline
• Appendix D – Theme Review Final Report
• Appendix E – Issues and Objectives

• Appendix F - SEA:

  • Sea Pre Consultation Report March 2010 Pages 1-200
  • Sea Pre Consultation Report March 2010 Pages 201-296
  • Sea Statement Of Environmental Particulars Post Consultation
  • Annex 1
  • Annex 2
  • Sea Pre Consultation Report March 2010
• Appendix G – Scenario Testing

• Appendix H - Economic Appraisal:

  • Appendix H Final Report Pages 1-12
  • Appendix H Final Report Pages 13-32
  • Appendix H Final Report Pages 33-46

• Appendix I - HRA:

  • Appendix A Cornwall And Ios Smp2 Appropriate Assessment 1
  • Appendix B Sssi Condition Tables
  • Appendix D Hr01
  • Appendix E Hr02
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz10 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz11 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz12 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz13 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz14 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz16 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz18 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz1 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz2 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz3 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz4 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz5 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz6 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz7 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz8 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
  • Hra Appendix C1 Pdz9 Assessment Tablesv2 Submitted
• Appendix J - Water framework Assessment
• Appendix K - GIS Data
• Appendix L - Adoption

Summaries

• Summary leaflet
• Cornwall Summary Document
• Isles of Scilly Summary Document

Supporting documents

• Public consultation responses - Cornwall
• Public consultation responses - Isles of Scilly
• Statement of environmental particulars
• Pre-consultation report
• SMP Reviews

Related links

• Coastal Group Website
• Coastal Handbook
• National Coast Monitoring
• Flood and coastal erosion risk management: current schemes and strategies
• Designated Sites View
• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment mapping tool