Hindpool to Lowsy Point 11C15.3
Summary management approach
No defences present. Allow natural processes to continue. Local defences at Lowsy Point may be maintained. Monitor impacts of coastal change on contaminated land and intervene to manage risk if necessary.
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:
- Biggar to Lenny Hill (east side) 11C14.2
- North Walney - from north of West Shore Park to Lenny Hill (both coasts) 11C14.8
- Westfield Point to Hindpool (Barrow in Furness) 11C15.2
- Lowsy Point to Askam Pier 11C16.1
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 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 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 in or near 2 national nature reserves.
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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11c_15_0.01 | Investigate the potential risk to the groundwater source protection zone. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium |
11c_15_0.02 | Engage with landowners and property owners at Lowsy Point to discuss appropriate future management of private defences. | National Trust | Progressing | Medium |
11c_15_0.03 | Investigate contamination risk of human, terrestrial and aquatic life. Review and update the SMP management approach if studies identify the need to undertake additional works. | National Trust | Planned/programmed | Medium |
11c_15_0.04 | Assess whether the headline policy of No Active Intervention needs to be redefined based on the Supplementary Guidance. | National Trust | Planned/programmed | Medium |
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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 - SMP Development
- Appendix B - Stakeholder Development
- Appendix C - Baseline Process Understanding
- Appendix D - SEA Environmental Baseline Report (Theme Review)
- Appendix E - Issues and Objectives Evaluation
- Appendix F - Policy Development and Appraisal
- Appendix G – Policy Scenario Testing
- Appendix H - Economics and Sensitivity
- Appendix I - SEA
- Appendix J - HRA
- Appendix K - WFD
- Appendix L - Metadata and bibliography