Brims Pill to Northington Farm GLO2
Summary management approach
Local activity to prolong the life of the defences for as long as it is economically viable. Adaptation with time scales determined by actual sea level rise.
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)
MR6Managed realignmentLocal 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)
HL6Hold the lineLocal 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)
HL6Hold the lineLocal 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:
- Lydney Harbour to Brims Pill GLO1
- Northington Farm to Newnham Church GLO3
- Overton Lane to Hock Cliff SHAR4
- Hock Cliff SHAR5
- Frampton Pill to Royal Drift outfall SHAR7
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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCR25 | If deemed feasible within action HCR 25, carry out the necessary engagement required to raise awareness of the intended habitat creation. | Severn Estuary Coastal Group (SMP19 Management Group) | Not yet started | High |
| HCR26 | Identify management triggers and thresholds for policy transition. The necessary monitoring must be implemented to inform assessments within an adaptation pathway approach and to update baseline erosion rates to take account of more recent storms. | Severn Estuary Coastal Group (SMP19 Management Group) | Not yet started | High |
| HCR23 | When appropriate assess the impacts on property and land in front of the proposed newly aligned defence line, and develop an adaptation plan to address the identified impacts beforehand. The outcomes of the adaptation plan should be communicated to the necessary stakeholders as and when required. | Severn Estuary Coastal Group (SMP19 Management Group) | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| HCR24 | Carry out the necessary studies to determine if habitat compensation possible at Brims Pill. | Environment Agency and local authorities | Progressing | Medium-high |
| HCR27 | Using outcomes of the management triggers and thresholds work, any further studies into managed realignment options, agricultural land values (where agriculture is the primary land use) and implications for the Habitat Compensation and Restoration Programme, develop an adaptation strategy and identify potential funding streams. | Defence owner | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| HCR27.1 | On completion of HCR action HCR27.1, revisit SMP management approach to ensure it reflects current management activity and future intent, update the SMP Tracker and SMP-Explorer and file for a Major Policy Change if required. | Defence owner | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| HCR27.2 | Put in place monitoring programme of erosion rates | Defence owner | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 9.06 | Identify where new defences will be after realignment, when they will be built and how they should be constructed | Environment Agency (Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy) | Complete | |
| 9.11 | Review the economic value of agricultural land at flood/erosion risk | Defra | 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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Appendices
- Appendix A - Development of the SMP
- Appendix B - Stakeholder engagement and consultation
- Appendix C - Baseline understanding
- Appendix D - Theme review
- Appendix E - Issues and features
- Appendix F - Policy development and appraisal
- Appendix G - Preferred management approach testing
- Appendix H - Economics
- Appendix I – Section A – SEA
- Appendix I – Section B – HRA
- Appendix I – Section Annexes – Policy and Plan Review
- Appendix J - WFD assessment
- Appendix K - Metadata and bibliographic database