River Keer to Heald Brow 11C7.5
Summary management approach
Allow natural coastal processes to continue on this shoreline, and continue to monitor saltmarsh erosion.
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)
NI1No active interventionNo need to defend
Where there are no buildings, infrastructure or protected sites at risk and no defences are present. There is no requirement or intention to introduce defences.
20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)
NI1No active interventionNo need to defend
Where there are no buildings, infrastructure or protected sites at risk and no defences are present. There is no requirement or intention to introduce defences.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
NI1No active interventionNo need to defend
Where there are no buildings, infrastructure or protected sites at risk and no defences are present. There is no requirement or intention to introduce defences.
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
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 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11c_7_0.1 | Investigate contamination issues at Cotestones landfill site to inform future management approach and identify need for remedial measures. | LLCWA | Planned/programmed | Medium |
| 11c_7_0.11 | Undertake a strategic level investigation into future management options for River Keer to Heald Brow. The study should confirm long term policy and feed into Habitat Compensation and Restoration Plan. | Environment Agency | Progressing | Medium |
| 11c_7_0.12 | Undertake a study of future management options, including risks from Cotestones landfill site and possible habitat creation adjacent to the railway at Leighton Moss | Pending agreement | Planned/programmed | Medium |
| 11c_7_0.13 | Review the SMP management approach if No Active Intervention is not viable. | Lancaster City Council | Not yet started | 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