Motney Hill to Ham Green E415
Summary management approach
The intention for this area is a mixture of Hold the Line and Managed Realignment in the medium to long term. Allow the shoreline to realign to a more naturally functioning system whilst continuing to protect assets.
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)
MR1Managed realignmentSet back defence
Where the intention is to defend elsewhere in flood plain inland from present shoreline or allow erosion/recession to a defined alignment. New defences might be constructed at that new location if needed. This may involve the creation of inter-tidal habitat.
20 to 50 years (2025 to 2055)
MR7Managed realignmentPlaceholder
Managed realignment or defence activity may apply only to parts of this shoreline. The approach in this location may be especially dependent upon the outcome of further studies, economic assessments, the rate of coastal change or the actions of other asset owners affected by coastal change. As these become clearer, the management intention will be clarified.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
MR7Managed realignmentPlaceholder
Managed realignment or defence activity may apply only to parts of this shoreline. The approach in this location may be especially dependent upon the outcome of further studies, economic assessments, the rate of coastal change or the actions of other asset owners affected by coastal change. As these become clearer, the management intention will be clarified.
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
- The Strand to west Motney Hill E414
- Ham Green to east of Upchurch E416
- East Upchurch to east Lower Halstow E417
Protected sites
This area of coastline is in or near 2 special protection areas.
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 2 ramsar wetland areas.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Ramsar Site on the Data Services PlatformThere is a scheduled monument near this area of coastline.
Data last updated: 2024-04-03
View Scheduled Monument on the Data Services PlatformThis area of coastline is 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: 2024-06-29
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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Survey, record and monitor unknown heritage features in realignment areas | Pending Agreement | Not yet started | High |
| 94 | Construct new set back earth embankments after realignment has progressed | Pending Agreement | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 98 | Develop a funding strategy for implementation of managed realignment & hold the line with a clear enggement plan for key stakeholders including local water company, taking forward the suggestions for potential partners in Medway Estuary and Swale Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (MEASS) | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 93 | Investigate options with partners for delivery of managed realignment in accordance with Medway Estuary and Swale Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (MEASS). | Pending Agreement | Not yet started | Medium |
| 96 | Progress studies to investigate and define the extent, location and implementation of managed realignment, based on the recommendations produced by Medway Estuary and Swale Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (MEASS) | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 97 | Explore possibilites for mitigation of loss of freshwater habitat, based on the assessment in Medway Estuary and Swale Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (MEASS) | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 89 | Undertake Medway Habitat study | Environment Agency | Complete | Medium-low |
| 90 | Undertake Medway Process Study | Environment Agency | Complete | Medium-low |
| 91 | Undertake Middle and Outer Medway Estuary Strategy (Survey, record and monitor unknown heritage within realignment area) | Environment Agency | Complete | Medium-low |
| 92 | Maintain earth embankments in accordance with strategy | Environment Agency | Planned/programmed | Medium-low |
Download SMP documents
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.
Data on this page
Main report
Appendices
- Appendix A- SMP Development
- Appendix B (pt1)- Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix B (pt2)- Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix C- Baseline Estuary Process
- Appendix C- No Active Intervention Maps
- Appendix D- Designation Maps
- Appendix D- SEA Environmental Baseline Report (Theme Review)
- Appendix E- Issues and Objectives Evaluations
- Appendix F- Initial Policy Appraisal _ Scenario Development
- Appendix G (pt1)- Scenario Testing
- Appendix G (pt 2)- Scenario Testing
- Appendix H- Economic Appraisal and sensitivity testing
- Appendix I- Metadatabse
- Appendix J- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Appendix K- Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Appendix L- Water Framework Compliance