Porlock Weir 7D16
Summary management approach
Continue to allow existing localised defences to be maintained or replaced if alternative (non-public) funding is available. If alternative funds are not available, and in existing non-defended areas, allow natural coastal evolution to support the nature conservation objectives of internationally important protected sites.
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:
- Foreland Point to Gore Point 7D14
- Gore Point to Porlock Weir 7D15
- Porlock Weir to Hurlstone Point 7D17
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 not 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 not in or near a local nature reserve.
Data last updated: 2024-06-29
View Local Nature Reserve on the Data Services PlatformThere are 2 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 |
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18.19 | Work with relevant organisations, landowners, private defence owners and local communities to update assessment of risks and develop a plan for long-term sustainable coastal resilience and adaptation to climate change. This includes ensuring adequate maintenance of private defences in the immediate future and investigation of longer-term options. | Pending agreement | Not yet started | Medium-low |
18.17 | Review monitoring undertaken within Porlock Bay as part of the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme and implement further routine monitoring of the roll back of the gravel ridge to help assess the impacts and implications on the Porlock Ridge and Salt March Sites of Special Scientific Interest(SSSI) | Environment Agency | Complete | |
18.18 | Review monitoring undertaken within Porlock Bay as part of the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme and implement further routine monitoring of the roll back of the gravel ridge to help assess the impacts and implications on the Porlock Ridge and Salt March Sites of Special Scientific Interest(SSSI) | Environment Agency and Plymouth Coastal Observatory | Complete | |
18.2 | Engage with key stakeholders and the local community to begin to develop adaptation plans for the medium to long term coastal change along this area, aligning with the Somerset Coastal Change Pathfinder project until Spring 2011. | North Devon Council / Somerset West and Taunton Council (to 31/03/2023) / Somerset County Council | 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.
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Main report
Appendices
- Appendix A - SMP Development
- Appendix B - Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix C - Baseline Processes
- Appendix D - SEA Environmental Baseline Report (Theme Review)
- Appendix E - Issues Objectives
- Appendix F - Initial Policy Appraisal
- Appendix G - Preferred Policies Summary
- Appendix H - Economic Sensitivity
- Appendix I - SEA
- Appendix J - Appropriate Assessment
- Appendix K - WFD
- Appendix L - Metadata Bibliography
- Appendix M - Action Plan Tables