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Shoreline Management Plan

A Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) provides a large-scale assessment of coastal evolution and presents a policy framework which determines how the shoreline will be managed, i.e. which sections of the coast are to be protected. It projects the short, medium and long-term effects of the policy, indicating which areas are likely to be at risk of coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Two SMPs affect North Norfolk's coastline, Sub cell 3a (Hunstanton to Kelling Hard) and Sub cell 3b (Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Ness).

Sub cell 3a - Hunstanton to Kelling Hard
This is currently being reviewed, led by the Environment Agency. Further information about this review can be obtained by viewing the Environment Agency's 2nd Generation SMP webpage and contacting them directly via the advertised email address.  Their webpage also gives access to the recently published 'Managing the Coast' North Norfolk Shoreline Management Plan, Draft SMP-July 2009 and a Non-Technical Summary.

Sub cell 3b - Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Ness
This has been reviewed in partnership with Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Waveney District Council and the Environment Agency. The partners involved in this project are all members of the East Anglian Coastal Group (EACG).  A revised Plan has been prepared by North Norfolk District Council and partners that sets out conditions for the acceptance of the SMP.  

The revision is supported by a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and other environmental studies.  Although the consultation (due to start in late May 2010) is on the SEA, comments can be made on any of the other documents, including the SMP itself.  The consultation closes on 2 July 2010.  Public drop in sessions have been arranged for Sea Palling (8 June) and Mundesley (11 June) from 2.30pm to 7pm.  The poster below gives more details of these events.

The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and other documents relating to the revised Plan can be downloaded below or seen at the Council offices. 

For ease of use the mapping from the current SMP remains below for comparison.

Copies of the SMP without the amendments imposed by NNDC can be downloaded from the EACG website.

If you have any queries regarding Shoreline Management Plans please contact The Coastal Management Team on coastalmanagement@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Coastal Management Tel: 01263 516162 (Coastal Planning)
or Tel: 01263 516193 (Coastal Protection)
Email: coastalmanagement@north-norfolk.gov.uk