Barksore Marshes E418
Summary management approach
Construct set back defences, with the existing defences allowed to reach the end of their design life or be deliberately removed all or in part. This could result in the inundation of the designated freshwater habitat. Therefore, resulting freshwater habitat creation requirements will be determined through further study and engagement.
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)
NI3No active interventionCease to maintain
Where defences are present, but it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to maintain them.
50 to 100 years (2055 to 2105)
NI3No active interventionCease to maintain
Where defences are present, but it would be technically, economically, or environmentally unsustainable to maintain them.
Neighbouring units
The following units are within 1km of this one:
Protected sites
This area of coastline is in or near 8 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 7 ramsar wetland areas.
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 are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Survey, record and monitor unknown heritage features in realignment areas | Pending Agreement | Not yet started | High |
| 114 | Develop funding strategy for implementation of Managed Realignment including compensatory freshwater habitat will need to be developed. | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 116 | Maintain new set back earth embankments after relaignment has progressed | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium-high |
| 112 | Develop good practice guidance for landowners regarding private defences, ensuring policy approaches are clear so that expectations are managed. | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 113 | Progress studies for the delivery of Managed Realignment including compensatory freshwater habitat that will need to be developed if failure of the defences which could result in the inundation of the designated freshwater habitat. | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 115 | Investigate options for delivery of managed realignment in accordance with Medway Estuary and Swale Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (MEASS). | Environment Agency | Not yet started | Medium |
| 108 | Undertake Medway Habitat study | Environment Agency | Complete | Medium-low |
| 109 | Undertake Medway Process Study | Environment Agency | Complete | Medium-low |
| 110 | Undertake Middle and Outer Medway Estuary Strategy | Environment Agency | Complete | Medium-low |
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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.
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