Easton Bavents SWD8.1
Summary management approach
Establish a sustainable defence alignment for the main developed frontages at Southwold, notably the adjoining unit SWD 8.2 Easton Marsh. This will be considered under the Resilient Coasts Project particularly in relation to the issue of outflanking in Easton Bavents. Adaptation of both the built and natural environments is being planned and will be implemented proactively through the Resilient Coasts Project (2022-27) and other initiatives. The intention is that a co-created coastal management plan will be developed at each Resilient Coasts pilot location that will include innovative funding and investment strategies, sustainable defence options if appropriate. This will also include 'Natural Flood Management' for erosion frontages and a suite of land-based planning solutions linked to and informing the local plan. The in-combination effects of localised private intervention will also be considered by the Resilient Coasts Project.
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)
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.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
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.
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 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 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
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All actions are subject to funding and approval, often by other parties than the Lead Organisation shown.
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- Aid to Navigation (showing how the sections of the SMP fit together)
- Executive Summary
- Section 1 - Introduction
- Section 2 - Environmental Assessment
- Section 3 - Basis for Development of the Plan
- Section 4 - Policy Development Zones
- Section 5 - Summary of Preferred Plan and Implications
- Section 6 - Policy Summary
- Section 7 - Action Plan
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Appendices
- Appendix A - SMP Development
- Appendix B - Key Stakeholder Consulation Report
- Appendix B - Public Consultation Report
- Appendix B - Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix C - Baseline Processes
Appendix C - Annex 1 - Coastal Change Maps:
- Appendix D - Natural and Built Environment Baseline
- Appendix E - Features Issues and Objectives
- Appendix F - Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Appendix G - Scenario Testing
- Appendix H - Economic Assessment
- Appendix I- Estuaries Assessment
- Appendix J - Appropriate Assessment
- Appendix K - Metadatabase and Bibliography
- Appendix L - Water Framework Directive Assessment