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Clifftop Enhancement Project
Happisburgh Cliff Top Enhancement and Relocation of Threatened Infrastructure Project
Aims
To create a buffer of open land along the cliff top in Happisburgh relocating the car park, providing new public conveniences, a new pedestrian beach access ramp and cliff top paths.
Background
This project aims to create a buffer of open land along the cliff top at Happisburgh which is free from dereliction and blight. The enhancement will incorporate a new beach assess, car park, public lavatories, cliff top paths and will investigate the relocation of threatened infrastructure such as the Coastguard Station.
This is a wide ranging project that aims to improve the local environment, help meet the needs of local residents and restore Happisburgh’s role as an attractive visitor destination. It links to all the other Happisburgh Projects.
The removal of the various cliff top properties and other uses will provide a ‘buffer’ of land within which the coast can change without detrimentally affecting people, infrastructure or the environment. This presents an opportunity to enhance the environment in this important part of the village. The relocation of the car park and the re-provision of public conveniences in a suitable location will be an important element of this project, as too will be the creation of a new pedestrian slope to access the beach.
How and when is the project being delivered?
This project is being managed by the Coastal Management Team and due to the direct links with the other Happisburgh projects, will involve all members of the team. The Parish Council is playing a key role and has assisted in the setting up of the Happisburgh Liaison Group.
For more information please view the Project Initiation Document.
An initial projection of the projects development is as follows:
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| Develop project approach |
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| Investigate land ownership |
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| Investigate local opinion as to the possible options for the location of facilities and the use of the land |
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| Develop the overall scheme of work, with links to other relevant Happisburgh projects |
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| Investigate and agree the potential future ownership and management of the car park and public conveniences |
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| Develop scheme of work and specification |
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| Negotiate for property purchase |
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| Develop specifications/designs for schemes of work |
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| Apply for planning permission and other consents |
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| Confirm arrangements for continuity of management of land and facilities |
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| Complete purchases |
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| Tender for construction/landscaping works |
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| Construction and landscaping |
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| Report to Defra |
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How much money has been allocated to the project?
The pathfinder projects have been allocated budgets to enable them to be planned and proceed. These allocations may be amended as projects progress. This project has been allocated £312,000.
How is the community involved?
Property Owners
This project will involve some land acquisition and land owners will be involved early on. Some of this land may be purchased as a consequence of the other Happisburgh projects.
Happisburgh Liason Group
The Parish Council have played an important role in setting up the Happisburgh Liaison Group. This group will help to keep local people informed, ensure the project is sensitive to local circumstances and identify any issues which may arise.
The group has agreed its terms of reference and the agendas and minutes from the meetings are available for you to view.
If you are part of the Happisburgh community and you have a query, issue or idea, you can either contact the liaison group or NNDC directly.
Events
Summer 2011 - April 2012
Construction and Landscaping.
10 January 2011
Public Consultation - Proposals for the new car park, beach access ramp, toilets, kiosk, picnic area and paths were available for consultation at the Wenn Evans Centre in the village. The displays shown on the day are available to view, along with a report collating the comments and feedback gathered.
24 April 2010
Happisburgh Pathfinder Open Day - The aim of the day was to increase awareness of the projects amongst the wider community and to enable their views to inform the means by which they are implemented. The day also introduced the Happisburgh Liaison Group and their role within the projects. The day was a success with over 150 people attending. The displays of the day are available to view alongside the comments and feedback report.
How can I keep informed of this project?
NNDC will keep the Parish Council up to date on progress with this project through the Happisburgh Liaison Group. We will also keep everyone informed by this website either on the project page or at the ‘Latest News’ section. We will also release press articles and we will request articles in the parish newsletter and local press. You can also subscribe for free to our Pathfinder Newsletter by sending a request to coastalmanagement@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
What other information is available?
For further information and documents about how the project is being delivered, please visit our 'Further Information' section.
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