This document provides an appendix to the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review. It outlines the methodology used to identify issues, features, and objectives along the Severn Estuary coastline. Key features were identified through a theme review process and stakeholder input. The importance of each feature is evaluated based on the scale of its benefits, importance to users, sufficiency of the feature, and whether the benefits can be substituted. Features at risk of flooding under a no active intervention scenario within the next 100 years are also identified using GIS data. The appendix is divided into two parts: part A covers the identification and assessment of issues and features, while part B establishes objectives for shoreline management.
This document summarizes the Stage 1 assessment undertaken as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review. 30 European sites were initially considered based on their location and potential connectivity to the study area. Following an analysis of their interest features and conservation objectives, 20 sites were scoped out from further assessment because they were deemed unlikely to be affected by changes resulting from implementation of the SMP2. The remaining 10 sites were carried forward to Stage 2 assessment.
This document provides a theme review for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It identifies and evaluates key natural, historic, and land use features along the shoreline. The review includes summaries of relevant policies and legislation, assessments of landscape and nature conservation designations, the historic environment, and current and future land uses. It then provides more detailed summaries of these themes for 16 specific areas along the shoreline to inform the development of objectives and policy options for the SMP2.
Appendix c baseline understanding final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document contains three parts that provide baseline information for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2):
Part A assesses coastal processes and evolution in the estuary based on geology, geomorphology, hydrodynamics, and sediment transport.
Part B details existing coastal defences along the shoreline based on surveys and updates from local authorities. It considers residual life of defences over 20, 50, and 100 years.
Part C develops baseline scenarios of shoreline change under conditions of No Active Intervention (NAI) and With Present Management (WPM), taking into account climate change and potential defence failure over different time periods. It aims to improve understanding of coastal risks to inform SMP
Appendix g preferred management approach testing final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document tests different management approaches for shoreline policy units along the Severn Estuary to help identify preferred policies. It analyzes how policy units interact through coastal processes and flooding, and assesses approaches against objectives. Management Approach A represents the initial starting point, Approach B prioritizes natural processes, Approach C protects assets, and Approach D continues current policies. Completing the approach tables helps determine the most appropriate long-term policy, which is identified in the SMP2 Final Report. The analysis aims to improve understanding of coastal change to inform planning and development decisions.
Appendix b stakeholder engagement and consultation final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document outlines the stakeholder engagement and consultation process for the Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2) of the Severn Estuary in the UK. It describes the various stakeholder groups involved, including a Client Steering Group, Elected Members Forum, and Key Stakeholders Group. It details the stages of stakeholder engagement during the SMP2 development and policy setting process, including identifying issues, developing policies, and public consultation. It also provides summaries of key stakeholder consultation events held from January to June 2009 to inform the SMP2 process.
Appendix a development of the smp2 final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document provides background information on the development of the second generation Shoreline Management Plan (SMP2) for the Severn Estuary. It discusses the purpose and process of SMPs, including considering longer timescales and factors like climate change. It also describes the relationship between the SMP2 and the parallel Flood Risk Management Strategy (SEFRMS) study. The SEFRMS will develop the policies in the SMP2 into more detailed coastal defence options. Finally, it briefly outlines the progress that has been made nationally on shoreline management planning since the first generation of SMPs.
The document provides an environmental assessment report for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It summarizes the baseline environmental conditions in the study area, including populations and human health, biodiversity, fisheries, geology, land use, water, air and climate, cultural heritage, landscape and contaminated land. It then describes the strategic environmental assessment process undertaken to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of different shoreline management policies. This included developing objectives, consulting stakeholders, reviewing other relevant plans and strategies, and assessing alternative policy options. The preferred policies were selected and their impacts evaluated, including cumulative effects and mitigation measures. An implementation and monitoring plan was also developed to track effects relating to access and recreation, biodiversity
This document summarizes an economic appraisal of the preferred plan for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It finds that:
1) Allowing natural coastal evolution with no active intervention would result in significant economic damages from flooding and loss of assets over time.
2) Implementing the preferred plan of maintaining or improving coastal defences would cost an estimated $15 million but would prevent substantial economic damages estimated at $30 million.
3) A high-level benefit-cost assessment finds the preferred plan is economically viable, with benefits expected to outweigh the costs. However, more detailed analysis will be required to justify specific future schemes.
This document summarizes the Stage 1 assessment undertaken as part of the Habitats Regulations Assessment for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review. 30 European sites were initially considered based on their location and potential connectivity to the study area. Following an analysis of their interest features and conservation objectives, 20 sites were scoped out from further assessment because they were deemed unlikely to be affected by changes resulting from implementation of the SMP2. The remaining 10 sites were carried forward to Stage 2 assessment.
This document provides a theme review for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It identifies and evaluates key natural, historic, and land use features along the shoreline. The review includes summaries of relevant policies and legislation, assessments of landscape and nature conservation designations, the historic environment, and current and future land uses. It then provides more detailed summaries of these themes for 16 specific areas along the shoreline to inform the development of objectives and policy options for the SMP2.
Appendix c baseline understanding final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document contains three parts that provide baseline information for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2):
Part A assesses coastal processes and evolution in the estuary based on geology, geomorphology, hydrodynamics, and sediment transport.
Part B details existing coastal defences along the shoreline based on surveys and updates from local authorities. It considers residual life of defences over 20, 50, and 100 years.
Part C develops baseline scenarios of shoreline change under conditions of No Active Intervention (NAI) and With Present Management (WPM), taking into account climate change and potential defence failure over different time periods. It aims to improve understanding of coastal risks to inform SMP
Appendix g preferred management approach testing final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document tests different management approaches for shoreline policy units along the Severn Estuary to help identify preferred policies. It analyzes how policy units interact through coastal processes and flooding, and assesses approaches against objectives. Management Approach A represents the initial starting point, Approach B prioritizes natural processes, Approach C protects assets, and Approach D continues current policies. Completing the approach tables helps determine the most appropriate long-term policy, which is identified in the SMP2 Final Report. The analysis aims to improve understanding of coastal change to inform planning and development decisions.
Appendix b stakeholder engagement and consultation final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document outlines the stakeholder engagement and consultation process for the Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2) of the Severn Estuary in the UK. It describes the various stakeholder groups involved, including a Client Steering Group, Elected Members Forum, and Key Stakeholders Group. It details the stages of stakeholder engagement during the SMP2 development and policy setting process, including identifying issues, developing policies, and public consultation. It also provides summaries of key stakeholder consultation events held from January to June 2009 to inform the SMP2 process.
Appendix a development of the smp2 final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document provides background information on the development of the second generation Shoreline Management Plan (SMP2) for the Severn Estuary. It discusses the purpose and process of SMPs, including considering longer timescales and factors like climate change. It also describes the relationship between the SMP2 and the parallel Flood Risk Management Strategy (SEFRMS) study. The SEFRMS will develop the policies in the SMP2 into more detailed coastal defence options. Finally, it briefly outlines the progress that has been made nationally on shoreline management planning since the first generation of SMPs.
The document provides an environmental assessment report for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It summarizes the baseline environmental conditions in the study area, including populations and human health, biodiversity, fisheries, geology, land use, water, air and climate, cultural heritage, landscape and contaminated land. It then describes the strategic environmental assessment process undertaken to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of different shoreline management policies. This included developing objectives, consulting stakeholders, reviewing other relevant plans and strategies, and assessing alternative policy options. The preferred policies were selected and their impacts evaluated, including cumulative effects and mitigation measures. An implementation and monitoring plan was also developed to track effects relating to access and recreation, biodiversity
This document summarizes an economic appraisal of the preferred plan for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It finds that:
1) Allowing natural coastal evolution with no active intervention would result in significant economic damages from flooding and loss of assets over time.
2) Implementing the preferred plan of maintaining or improving coastal defences would cost an estimated $15 million but would prevent substantial economic damages estimated at $30 million.
3) A high-level benefit-cost assessment finds the preferred plan is economically viable, with benefits expected to outweigh the costs. However, more detailed analysis will be required to justify specific future schemes.
This document provides a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment of the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan 2 (SMP2). It identifies the transitional, coastal, river, lake and groundwater bodies in the SMP2 area and assesses how the SMP2's preferred policies may impact the environmental objectives of the WFD. The assessment found that several management areas' policies have the potential to not fully meet some of the WFD objectives. It provides recommendations to better align some SMP boundaries with WFD waterbody boundaries. Overall, the assessment determines whether the SMP2's policies will help or hinder achieving the WFD's goals in different water bodies in the plan's coastal region.
The document summarizes the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). Key points include:
- The SMP2 proposes draft policies for managing the Severn Estuary shoreline over the next 100 years.
- It divides the shoreline into theme areas and policy units, with a preferred policy option chosen for each unit in three time periods.
- The main policy options are hold the line, no active intervention, and managed realignment.
- Climate change is a major consideration, as sea levels are projected to rise significantly over the century.
- The SMP2 aims to guide decisions on shoreline development in a sustainable way that considers risks to communities and
Appendix f policy development and appraisal final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document summarizes the initial approach taken to develop policy options for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). The coastline was divided into Policy Units based on land use, flood and erosion risk. Potential policy options were identified for each unit considering features and objectives. Multiple options were selected for later appraisal over three epochs (0-20, 20-50, 50-100 years) to assess impacts on coastal processes and features. The aim was to identify appropriate combinations of policies to appraise for the whole coast as interactions between locations are important to developing a sustainable long-term plan.
Smp2 part b policy statements intro sections_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes changes in shoreline management policies between the SMP1 and the proposed SMP2 around the Severn Estuary. Key points:
- Policy changes are proposed upstream of the River Usk, around Congresbury Yeo, the Avon, Alvington, Sharpness, the upper Severn, and the Noose and Elmore areas.
- Changes reflect a better understanding of long-term tidal flood risks in these areas and opportunities to create new intertidal habitat.
- The potential outcomes of these policy changes over 50-100 years include allowing tidal flood risks to certain areas to be managed more naturally in the long run.
Appendix k metadata and bibliographic database final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document provides a bibliographic database of references used in developing the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It is divided into two parts: Part A lists key documents and reports produced for the SMP2, including the main SMP2 document and its appendices on development, stakeholder engagement, baseline understanding, theme review, policy development, and environmental assessments. Part B lists mapped data and digital information used in the SMP2, including policy maps, flood/erosion maps, and theme maps. The references provide transparency on the information and evidence base supporting the SMP2.
What is a Shoreline Management Plan?
Developed in partnership by local authorities, regulators and other stakeholders, a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a high level non-statutory policy document designed to assist coastal flood and erosion risk management planning. It provides a large-scale assessment of the risks (to people, property, the natural and historic environment) associated with coastal erosion and flooding at the coast over the long-term. It also proposes policies to help manage these risks sustainably over the next hundred years.
The SMP enables planners and regulators to plan for and manage the way that the coast will change. This could be by maintaining or improving defences, by enabling the natural processes to play a greater role, creating new natural habitat or by helping areas that are at risk of flooding at some point in the future to cope with and limit the impact of flooding events.
The SMP2 for the Severn Estuary updates an earlier SMP1 (2000) for the estuary. It aims to provide more certainty for landowners, residents and businesses; to know how the coast will be managed by regulators during the next 100 years, so that they can plan ahead and make decisions about investments, homes, development and the management of their resources.
Appendix i part a sea annexes_final_dec2010Severn Estuary
The document reviews policies, plans, and programmes and their relevance to the Shoreline Management Plan Review. It identifies several pieces of EU and UK legislation related to environmental protection, water quality, waste management, and flood risk that the SMP2 will need to comply with. It also discusses national and regional planning documents in Wales, including strategies that address sustainable development, spatial planning, and the environment. The review concludes that the SMP2 process should seek opportunities to work with other organizations to deliver measures with environmental benefits and ensure planning incorporates the objectives and policies of the SMP2, including considering flood risk at a catchment scale.
Smp2 part b policy statements bristol only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for coastal management in several policy units along the Severn Estuary in Bristol for three time periods: short term (0-20 years), medium term (20-50 years), and long term (50-100 years). The preferred policy for most units is Hold the Line (HTL), which means maintaining or replacing existing coastal defences to prevent coastal erosion and flooding. HTL is chosen to protect important infrastructure, economic assets, and residential areas from flooding while also considering environmental impacts like coastal squeeze and habitat loss over time with sea level rise. Maintaining defences is deemed economically viable but funding to do so is not guaranteed.
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
Presentation by Katharine Otto, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission, at the National Rural Transportation Conference, December 3 - 5, 2014 in Cincinnati, OH.
Federal Consistency, Geographic Location Descriptions (GLDs) and Coastal & Ma...riseagrant
Federal Consistency, Geographic Location Descriptions (GLDs) and Coastal & Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) presented May 25, 2011 at The Workshop to Learn Ocean Planning Tools and Techniques
GAO - Surface Ships: Status of the Navy’s Phased Modernization PlanTom "Blad" Lindblad
The Navy originally proposed a Phased Modernization Plan in 2014 that would place 11 cruisers and 3 dock-landing ships into reduced operating status for up to 12 years for maintenance and modernization. However, in 2015 the Navy significantly revised the plan in response to congressional concerns about capacity shortfalls. The revised plan limits the number of cruisers in modernization status at one time to no more than 6, and the time per cruiser to no more than 4 years. The Navy did not consider formal alternatives to the original plan and revised it primarily to address congressional concerns about reduced fleet capacity.
The document discusses the US Army Corps of Engineers' approach to flood risk management. It advocates for a comprehensive, risk-informed systems approach that considers entire river basins and coastal zones. Key aspects include quantifying and communicating residual risks, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and planning for long-term performance and resilience of flood protection systems. The Corps' actions include risk-informed decision making, communication of risk to the public, and taking a systems approach that considers interdependencies.
Smp2 part b policy statements glos-haw bridge only_finalSevern Estuary
The document provides local details for several policy units along the Severn Estuary between Gloucester and Haw Bridge. For policy unit MAI 1, the preferred policy is managed realignment for the first epoch to allow habitat creation by establishing a new set back defense line, then hold the line for the next two epochs to maintain the new defenses. For policy unit MAI 2, the preferred policy is hold the line for all three epochs to maintain existing and new defenses along this reach. For policy unit MAI 3, the preferred policy for the first epoch is no active intervention since there is limited flood risk, but mitigation may be considered for some properties.
Smp2 part b policy statements caldicot only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for three policy units in the Caldicot Levels area of the Severn Estuary:
- CALD 1 (Uskmouth Power Station point to Sudbrook point) will have a Hold the Line policy to protect coastal defences and maintain flood protection for infrastructure and development.
- CALD 2 (Sudbrook point to Black Rock) will have a No Active Intervention policy as high ground and geology limit flood and erosion risks.
- CALD 3 (Black Rock to River Wye) is not described.
Community engagement on adaptation to sea level changeNeil Dufty
A change in mean sea levels will require new ways to estimate flood risk, and ways
to mitigate this risk. This paper looks at the process of developing Adaptation Plans,
which are suburb specific studies on the risks and options for potential sea level rise,
and the key component of successful adaptation planning, community engagement.
Many coastal decision makers are actively assessing options to manage coastal
flood risk that incorporates rising sea levels. These adaptation options are broadly
grouped into three categories - protect, accommodate or retreat and each option has
its costs and benefits. The mix of options chosen largely depends on the attitudes
and perspectives of the community at risk - without their support, decisions within a
democratic political system are unlikely to be successful.
This paper reports the findings of a large survey and series of workshops of ‘at risk’
residents within Lake Macquarie Local Government Area. The survey helped gauge
their preferences for management options and decision-making considerations.
Following on from this survey is the current work on community engagement as part
of developing Adaptation Plans. This engagement is using an innovative
collaborative approach to engaging the community on sea level rise and adaptation
that focuses on building the capacity of Council and the community to work together
to find a solution that sticks.
The usefulness of this research is to increase understanding on the key concerns of
community to coastal adaptation, and more effective collaborative engagement on a
topic that is often controversial. As a result, this work aims to develop management
strategies that are more appealing to those at risk and the wider community.
Smp2 part b policy statements lydney-glos only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for coastal management in Policy Units GLO 1, GLO 2, and GLO 3 along the west bank of the Severn Estuary from Lydney Harbour to Newnham Church. For GLO 1 and GLO 3, the preferred policy is No Active Intervention due to limited flood and erosion risk from the hard geology. For GLO 2, the preferred policy has Managed Realignment in the short-term to create new intertidal habitat, followed by Hold the Line policies in the medium and long-term to maintain the new flood defenses.
Planning for the Future: Sea Level Rise in CaliforniaLaura Rinaldi
This document discusses California's efforts to plan for and address sea level rise. It provides an overview of state guidance documents on sea level rise, coastal mapping projects to assess vulnerability, and modeling of climate change impacts. It also describes legislative hearings on sea level rise and the economy, as well as potential new funding sources for planning and projects. Key state agencies involved include the Coastal Commission, Coastal Conservancy, and Ocean Protection Council. Case studies highlight adaptation planning for the Bay Area, managed retreat projects, and assessing vulnerability of coastal infrastructure and ecosystems.
This document provides an overview of desired future conditions (DFCs) and the groundwater management area (GMA) joint planning process in Texas. It discusses what DFCs and GMAs are, the initial round of joint planning where 74 DFCs were adopted by 2010, and the updated joint planning process established in 2011 requiring consideration of nine specific factors when establishing DFCs. The goal of DFCs is to provide a balance between groundwater production and conservation while achieving reasonable long-term management of the resource.
Cle International Nepa Conference Presentation 2011 January 17 Presentation...awaltner
The document discusses how NEPA analyses of offshore oil drilling programs treated risks and uncertainty prior to the 2010 BP Gulf oil spill. It notes that earlier NEPA tiers did not adequately incorporate new information into later analyses, and that risks of low-probability, high-impact events like catastrophic spills were not fully addressed. As a result, responses to the actual spill had to be developed hastily without sufficient prior planning. It examines approaches to addressing uncertainty under NEPA and calls for learning lessons to improve future risk evaluations.
Smp2 part b policy statements wentlooge only_finalSevern Estuary
This document provides local details for two policy units, WEN1 and WEN2, located along the Severn Estuary in the context of the wider SMP policy. For both units, the preferred policy is to hold the line over the short (0-20 years), medium (20-50 years) and long (50-100 years) term. This involves maintaining and replacing existing flood defences to protect agricultural land, infrastructure, and communities from flooding and erosion due to sea level rise, while seeking opportunities to mitigate environmental impacts through managed realignment.
Smp2 part b policy statements newport-usk only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the local coastal management plan for an area along the Severn Estuary in South Wales, including the city of Newport. It outlines 5 policy units - NEW 1 to NEW 5 - and describes the preferred coastal management policies for each over the next 100 years to balance flood risk management with nature conservation and development needs. The key drivers are international nature sites, critical infrastructure like railways and ports, and residential areas. For units NEW 1 and NEW 2, which border Newport, the preferred long-term policy is to "Hold the Line" and maintain existing flood defenses to protect properties and infrastructure. For unit NEW 3 along the River Usk, the plan shifts to "No Active Intervention" and then "Managed
This document provides a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment of the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan 2 (SMP2). It identifies the transitional, coastal, river, lake and groundwater bodies in the SMP2 area and assesses how the SMP2's preferred policies may impact the environmental objectives of the WFD. The assessment found that several management areas' policies have the potential to not fully meet some of the WFD objectives. It provides recommendations to better align some SMP boundaries with WFD waterbody boundaries. Overall, the assessment determines whether the SMP2's policies will help or hinder achieving the WFD's goals in different water bodies in the plan's coastal region.
The document summarizes the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). Key points include:
- The SMP2 proposes draft policies for managing the Severn Estuary shoreline over the next 100 years.
- It divides the shoreline into theme areas and policy units, with a preferred policy option chosen for each unit in three time periods.
- The main policy options are hold the line, no active intervention, and managed realignment.
- Climate change is a major consideration, as sea levels are projected to rise significantly over the century.
- The SMP2 aims to guide decisions on shoreline development in a sustainable way that considers risks to communities and
Appendix f policy development and appraisal final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document summarizes the initial approach taken to develop policy options for the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). The coastline was divided into Policy Units based on land use, flood and erosion risk. Potential policy options were identified for each unit considering features and objectives. Multiple options were selected for later appraisal over three epochs (0-20, 20-50, 50-100 years) to assess impacts on coastal processes and features. The aim was to identify appropriate combinations of policies to appraise for the whole coast as interactions between locations are important to developing a sustainable long-term plan.
Smp2 part b policy statements intro sections_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes changes in shoreline management policies between the SMP1 and the proposed SMP2 around the Severn Estuary. Key points:
- Policy changes are proposed upstream of the River Usk, around Congresbury Yeo, the Avon, Alvington, Sharpness, the upper Severn, and the Noose and Elmore areas.
- Changes reflect a better understanding of long-term tidal flood risks in these areas and opportunities to create new intertidal habitat.
- The potential outcomes of these policy changes over 50-100 years include allowing tidal flood risks to certain areas to be managed more naturally in the long run.
Appendix k metadata and bibliographic database final_dec2010Severn Estuary
This document provides a bibliographic database of references used in developing the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2). It is divided into two parts: Part A lists key documents and reports produced for the SMP2, including the main SMP2 document and its appendices on development, stakeholder engagement, baseline understanding, theme review, policy development, and environmental assessments. Part B lists mapped data and digital information used in the SMP2, including policy maps, flood/erosion maps, and theme maps. The references provide transparency on the information and evidence base supporting the SMP2.
What is a Shoreline Management Plan?
Developed in partnership by local authorities, regulators and other stakeholders, a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a high level non-statutory policy document designed to assist coastal flood and erosion risk management planning. It provides a large-scale assessment of the risks (to people, property, the natural and historic environment) associated with coastal erosion and flooding at the coast over the long-term. It also proposes policies to help manage these risks sustainably over the next hundred years.
The SMP enables planners and regulators to plan for and manage the way that the coast will change. This could be by maintaining or improving defences, by enabling the natural processes to play a greater role, creating new natural habitat or by helping areas that are at risk of flooding at some point in the future to cope with and limit the impact of flooding events.
The SMP2 for the Severn Estuary updates an earlier SMP1 (2000) for the estuary. It aims to provide more certainty for landowners, residents and businesses; to know how the coast will be managed by regulators during the next 100 years, so that they can plan ahead and make decisions about investments, homes, development and the management of their resources.
Appendix i part a sea annexes_final_dec2010Severn Estuary
The document reviews policies, plans, and programmes and their relevance to the Shoreline Management Plan Review. It identifies several pieces of EU and UK legislation related to environmental protection, water quality, waste management, and flood risk that the SMP2 will need to comply with. It also discusses national and regional planning documents in Wales, including strategies that address sustainable development, spatial planning, and the environment. The review concludes that the SMP2 process should seek opportunities to work with other organizations to deliver measures with environmental benefits and ensure planning incorporates the objectives and policies of the SMP2, including considering flood risk at a catchment scale.
Smp2 part b policy statements bristol only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for coastal management in several policy units along the Severn Estuary in Bristol for three time periods: short term (0-20 years), medium term (20-50 years), and long term (50-100 years). The preferred policy for most units is Hold the Line (HTL), which means maintaining or replacing existing coastal defences to prevent coastal erosion and flooding. HTL is chosen to protect important infrastructure, economic assets, and residential areas from flooding while also considering environmental impacts like coastal squeeze and habitat loss over time with sea level rise. Maintaining defences is deemed economically viable but funding to do so is not guaranteed.
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
Presentation by Katharine Otto, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission, at the National Rural Transportation Conference, December 3 - 5, 2014 in Cincinnati, OH.
Federal Consistency, Geographic Location Descriptions (GLDs) and Coastal & Ma...riseagrant
Federal Consistency, Geographic Location Descriptions (GLDs) and Coastal & Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) presented May 25, 2011 at The Workshop to Learn Ocean Planning Tools and Techniques
GAO - Surface Ships: Status of the Navy’s Phased Modernization PlanTom "Blad" Lindblad
The Navy originally proposed a Phased Modernization Plan in 2014 that would place 11 cruisers and 3 dock-landing ships into reduced operating status for up to 12 years for maintenance and modernization. However, in 2015 the Navy significantly revised the plan in response to congressional concerns about capacity shortfalls. The revised plan limits the number of cruisers in modernization status at one time to no more than 6, and the time per cruiser to no more than 4 years. The Navy did not consider formal alternatives to the original plan and revised it primarily to address congressional concerns about reduced fleet capacity.
The document discusses the US Army Corps of Engineers' approach to flood risk management. It advocates for a comprehensive, risk-informed systems approach that considers entire river basins and coastal zones. Key aspects include quantifying and communicating residual risks, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and planning for long-term performance and resilience of flood protection systems. The Corps' actions include risk-informed decision making, communication of risk to the public, and taking a systems approach that considers interdependencies.
Smp2 part b policy statements glos-haw bridge only_finalSevern Estuary
The document provides local details for several policy units along the Severn Estuary between Gloucester and Haw Bridge. For policy unit MAI 1, the preferred policy is managed realignment for the first epoch to allow habitat creation by establishing a new set back defense line, then hold the line for the next two epochs to maintain the new defenses. For policy unit MAI 2, the preferred policy is hold the line for all three epochs to maintain existing and new defenses along this reach. For policy unit MAI 3, the preferred policy for the first epoch is no active intervention since there is limited flood risk, but mitigation may be considered for some properties.
Smp2 part b policy statements caldicot only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for three policy units in the Caldicot Levels area of the Severn Estuary:
- CALD 1 (Uskmouth Power Station point to Sudbrook point) will have a Hold the Line policy to protect coastal defences and maintain flood protection for infrastructure and development.
- CALD 2 (Sudbrook point to Black Rock) will have a No Active Intervention policy as high ground and geology limit flood and erosion risks.
- CALD 3 (Black Rock to River Wye) is not described.
Community engagement on adaptation to sea level changeNeil Dufty
A change in mean sea levels will require new ways to estimate flood risk, and ways
to mitigate this risk. This paper looks at the process of developing Adaptation Plans,
which are suburb specific studies on the risks and options for potential sea level rise,
and the key component of successful adaptation planning, community engagement.
Many coastal decision makers are actively assessing options to manage coastal
flood risk that incorporates rising sea levels. These adaptation options are broadly
grouped into three categories - protect, accommodate or retreat and each option has
its costs and benefits. The mix of options chosen largely depends on the attitudes
and perspectives of the community at risk - without their support, decisions within a
democratic political system are unlikely to be successful.
This paper reports the findings of a large survey and series of workshops of ‘at risk’
residents within Lake Macquarie Local Government Area. The survey helped gauge
their preferences for management options and decision-making considerations.
Following on from this survey is the current work on community engagement as part
of developing Adaptation Plans. This engagement is using an innovative
collaborative approach to engaging the community on sea level rise and adaptation
that focuses on building the capacity of Council and the community to work together
to find a solution that sticks.
The usefulness of this research is to increase understanding on the key concerns of
community to coastal adaptation, and more effective collaborative engagement on a
topic that is often controversial. As a result, this work aims to develop management
strategies that are more appealing to those at risk and the wider community.
Smp2 part b policy statements lydney-glos only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for coastal management in Policy Units GLO 1, GLO 2, and GLO 3 along the west bank of the Severn Estuary from Lydney Harbour to Newnham Church. For GLO 1 and GLO 3, the preferred policy is No Active Intervention due to limited flood and erosion risk from the hard geology. For GLO 2, the preferred policy has Managed Realignment in the short-term to create new intertidal habitat, followed by Hold the Line policies in the medium and long-term to maintain the new flood defenses.
Planning for the Future: Sea Level Rise in CaliforniaLaura Rinaldi
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This document provides local details for two policy units, WEN1 and WEN2, located along the Severn Estuary in the context of the wider SMP policy. For both units, the preferred policy is to hold the line over the short (0-20 years), medium (20-50 years) and long (50-100 years) term. This involves maintaining and replacing existing flood defences to protect agricultural land, infrastructure, and communities from flooding and erosion due to sea level rise, while seeking opportunities to mitigate environmental impacts through managed realignment.
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This document summarizes the local coastal management plan for an area along the Severn Estuary in South Wales, including the city of Newport. It outlines 5 policy units - NEW 1 to NEW 5 - and describes the preferred coastal management policies for each over the next 100 years to balance flood risk management with nature conservation and development needs. The key drivers are international nature sites, critical infrastructure like railways and ports, and residential areas. For units NEW 1 and NEW 2, which border Newport, the preferred long-term policy is to "Hold the Line" and maintain existing flood defenses to protect properties and infrastructure. For unit NEW 3 along the River Usk, the plan shifts to "No Active Intervention" and then "Managed
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This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
Smp2 part b policy statements cardiff only_finalSevern Estuary
The document outlines policies for three policy units along the Cardiff coastline in Wales:
1) CAR 1 focuses on Cardiff Bay Barrage and prefers a long-term policy of holding the line to maintain defences and manage flood risk.
2) CAR 2 covers an area west of Cardiff Bay and also prefers holding the line to maintain earth embankments and manage flood risk to urban areas.
3) CAR 3 covers both banks of the River Rhymney and prefers holding the line to maintain defences and manage flood risk, including to a landfill site.
The policies aim to balance flood protection for communities with potential environmental impacts like coastal squeeze over the long term.
This document provides an overview of FloodSAFE, California's initiative to improve integrated flood management through a system-wide approach. Key points include:
- FloodSAFE aims to reduce flood risks through regional projects, improving basic flood management, and developing a system-wide approach.
- The initiative focuses on enhancement of sustainable resources, integration of multi-purpose projects, and safe communities for sustainable economic growth.
- Achievements include critical levee repairs, sediment removal, floodplain mapping, and securing bond funding for projects.
- Upcoming projects over the next two years include levee repairs, sediment removal, continuing work on the American River Common Features project, and additional early implementation projects.
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John Buttivant - Environment Agency
Bristol Channel Strategic Coastal Group, Shoreline and Flood Risk Management
John has a BSc in Geography from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. He is a chartered Water and Environmental Manager and a Chartered Environmentalist. Since joining the Environment Agency in 2001 John has had a key role in Coastal Management at all levels from individual flood defence schemes to strategic management planning and regional coastal monitoring. Currently, he is a Senior Coastal Advisor working for the Environment Agency’s Wessex Area, where he maintains a Strategic Overview of coastal activities and works closely with local authorities and other stakeholders to manage the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
The Coastal Groups play a key role in the integrated management of coastal flood and erosion risks. They are responsible for production of the Shoreline Management Plans and have key roles in the sharing of best practice and overview of coastal issues.
Local Authorities and the Environment Agency are working hard to address the demands of society for effective coastal defences as well as meeting legal obligations to mitigate habitat losses. The challenges posed to the coastal authorities by increasing sea levels adds to the pressure at a time when direct government funding is decreasing. The Coastal Groups have a vital role to play in assisting the coastal operating authorities as they seek external partners and partnership funding to deliver improvements to defences whilst acting as a focus for innovative solutions that meet the demands of society.
Shoreline Change Special Area Management Plan (Beach SAMP) Stakeholder Meeting. Held on July 14, 2015. The purpose of the meeting was to review progress to date on development of tools, and discuss the next phase of the Beach SAMP porject.
SLIPP Shoreline Care Contractors Outreach Meeting 24 November 2011Erin Vieira
The document summarizes a workshop on shoreline management near Shuswap Lake. It discusses the importance of protecting shoreline ecosystems, an overview of regulations for working near shorelines, and examples of how to apply the Shoreline Management Guidelines for proposed activities like installing a waterline, building a retaining wall, or constructing a private dock. The Guidelines provide a process for identifying habitat sensitivity, rating project risk, and determining any required permits or reviews.
The document provides an overview of the Stampriet-Kalahari/Karoo Aquifer Case Study project methodology. It discusses that the project will involve a multi-disciplinary assessment of the hydrogeology, environment, socio-economics, legal and institutional factors, and existing data. Key aspects that will be assessed include the aquifer's recharge, characteristics, quality, usage, and changes over time. Indicators will be used to simplify and assess the aquifer's status. The project outputs will include structured data, thematic maps, tables, graphs and an assessment report on the current situation and future outlook.
Coastal and Marine Environment Protection
International Roundtable on Protection and Sustainable Use of Trans-boundary Waters in South East Europe, 15-16 December 2011, Zagreb, Croatia
This document provides a conservation strategy for the Afon Teifi candidate Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) in Wales. It outlines the site description, confirms the special features requiring protection including various habitats and species, and establishes operational objectives and actions plans to maintain a fully functioning wetland ecosystem and the favorable conservation status of the features. The objectives address threats such as surface water acidification, organic pollution, and elevated nutrient levels from various sources. The vision is for the river to support a variety of wetland habitats and natural processes, with stable or increasing populations of the special features.
This document summarizes the development of a new self-regulating tide gate (SRT) design by the Environment Agency. Key points:
- The SRT allows controlled tidal exchange to restore intertidal habitats while maintaining flood protection. Previous proprietary designs had to be imported.
- The new design is float-operated and adaptable to different locations. Prototypes were installed at Seaton, Devon and Lymington, Hampshire to demonstrate uses.
- The design meets criteria for being locally produced, fail-safe, low maintenance, and facilitating fish passage. Monitoring shows it operates automatically in response to tides as intended.
The document summarizes a project that developed tools to assess the socioeconomic impacts of management measures on coastal communities for the West Coast groundfish fishery. It created a geographic information system called the Groundfish Fishery Relational database to integrate ecological, fishery, and socioeconomic data in a spatially explicit framework. Preliminary results analyzed how a 2002 shelf closure would have affected landings, revenues, and incomes if vessels could not have fished in the closed areas. The tools are intended to help managers and communities evaluate options to reduce fishing capacity and mitigate impacts.
This presentation was given at the 2019 Catchment Management Notwork meeting, which was held on the 11 October in Tullamore. All our local authorities and other bodies responsible for implementing the Water Framework Directive in Ireland attended to share knowledge and learn from each other.
The document summarizes a project by WWF and GIWP to support strategic water management in China and globally. The project aimed to revise water management frameworks and plans through two phases focusing on river basin planning, flood risk management, and river restoration. It provides details on flood risk management, outlining a strategic approach and "nine golden rules" developed with case studies. River restoration work is also discussed.
This document summarizes the California Levee Evaluations Programs which aims to evaluate levees in the Central Valley to determine if they meet safety standards and identify needed repairs. The program supports flood management planning and projects. It evaluates both urban and non-urban levees using different methods. The goal is to improve flood protection for over 500,000 people and $56 billion in structures and land in the Central Valley.
The document discusses water sector reforms and the role of the Philippine Water Partnership (PWP) in the following areas:
1. PWP helped educate stakeholders on the National Water Resources Board and water permitting through workshops. It also organized forums on integrating IWRM principles into policies and plans.
2. PWP participated in consultation workshops that led to roadmaps and frameworks to strengthen institutions involved in water management.
3. PWP organized discussions on proposed legal reforms like consolidating water-related laws and clarifying the regulatory roles of different agencies.
4. PWP brings together experts to identify reforms, communicate positions on issues, provide a venue for discussion, and document IWRM experiences to disse
The document describes MAREN, an INTERREG project that aims to optimize energy extraction from marine renewable resources while minimizing environmental impacts. MAREN involves partners from several European countries studying different renewable energy types. The project will produce high-resolution models of resource potential and environmental impacts for case study locations. It will also compare environmental assessment protocols across regions and create a database of marine renewable projects. The UK case studies include modeling potential tidal barrages, lagoons, and tidal stream and wave projects in Wales and England. The Hydro-Environmental Research Centre is modeling impacts of technologies like the Cardiff-Weston tidal barrage and tidal stream turbines on hydrodynamics, sediments, water quality and the environment. The document proposes a
This document discusses regulatory requirements and best practices for tailings dam design and construction in Alaska. It outlines Alaska's dam safety program which classifies dams based on hazard potential and requires design to withstand earthquakes and floods of increasing strength depending on hazard class. It also details the permitting and approval process for dam construction and operation. Key lessons from past failures emphasize the importance of thorough site investigation, design, construction oversight, monitoring, and emergency preparedness. State-of-the-art techniques can successfully mitigate risks from slope stability, overtopping, foundations, seepage, erosion and seismic events to develop stable, long-term tailings storage facilities.
The document provides an environmental impact assessment for the proposed rehabilitation of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company. It identifies key issues raised during stakeholder consultations, including concerns about the current site location, waste management, oil spills, air quality, and community benefits. It describes the project, which involves rehabilitating storage tanks and installing new pipelines, tanks, loading racks, and other infrastructure. Specialist studies were conducted on visual impacts, air quality, waste management, water resources, flora and fauna, and socioeconomic impacts. The document recommends applying international standards to storage tanks and piping systems to improve integrity and safety. It also recommends remediation measures, installing sprinklers and firefighting equipment, and re
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Smp2 part b policy statements tidenham only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes the preferred policies for two policy units - TID 1 and TID 2 - along the Severn Estuary coastline in Gloucestershire. For TID 1, the preferred policy is No Active Intervention for all three epochs (0-20 years, 20-50 years, and 50-100 years) as the mudstone cliffs are expected to undergo only limited erosion. For TID 2, the preferred policies are Hold the Line for the first two epochs, and Managed Realignment for the third epoch, as new defences may need to be constructed further inland to manage increasing flood risks in the long term.
Smp2 part b policy statements sharpness-sev cross only_finalSevern Estuary
The document summarizes the preferred policies for six policy units along the Severn Estuary shoreline from Sharpness to Severn Crossings. The preferred policy for all units over all time periods (0-20, 20-50, 50-100 years) is Hold the Line (HTL) to manage flood risk and protect critical infrastructure like nuclear power stations. HTL involves maintaining and replacing existing flood defenses but does not guarantee funding to address future risks from sea level rise. Coastal squeeze is expected to increase due to HTL, reducing intertidal habitats over time.
Smp2 part b policy statements portishead only_finalSevern Estuary
This document provides local details for shoreline management in four policy units along the east bank of the River Severn from Portishead to Clevedon. The preferred policy for all four policy units from the present day to 2100 is No Active Intervention (NAI) as the high ground and hard geology naturally limit flood and erosion risk. NAI will allow natural processes to continue with limited impact on coastal assets and intertidal habitats. The rate of erosion will be monitored and actions may be considered if erosion increases and puts assets at risk.
Smp2 part b policy statements kingston seymour only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes coastal management plans for several policy units along the east bank of the River Severn in England. For unit KIN 1, the preferred policy is managed realignment over all three epochs (0-20 years, 20-50 years, and 50-100 years) to allow for habitat creation and reduced flood risk. For unit KIN 2, the preferred policy is no active intervention for all epochs due to naturally stable geology. For unit KIN 3, the preferred policy is hold the line for all epochs to maintain protective sand dunes and manage flood risk to properties.
Smp2 part b policy statements holms only_finalSevern Estuary
This document discusses coastal management plans for two islands, Flat Holm and Steep Holm. For both islands, the preferred policy for the next 100 years is no active intervention (NAI). High ground and hard geology on the islands means coastal flooding and erosion impacts will be limited in the short, medium, and long term. A NAI policy will allow natural processes to dominate while limiting risks to properties, land use, nature conservation sites, landscape, historic environment, and recreational areas on the islands.
Smp2 part b policy statements glos-sharpness only_finalSevern Estuary
This document provides local details for several policy units along the Gloucester to Sharpness area of the Severn Estuary in England. It summarizes the preferred policies for coastal management over three time periods (epochs) from present day to 100 years in the future. The preferred policies are generally to hold the existing flood defense line until defenses need replenishing, then allow managed realignment to create intertidal habitat while maintaining a new secondary defense line. This will involve breaching existing defenses to allow approximately 350 hectares of agricultural land to flood but will reduce risk to assets behind the new defenses.
Smp2 part b policy statements chepstow-wye only_finalSevern Estuary
This document provides local details for the Chepstow and River Wye area in Wales. It discusses four policy units - WYE1, WYE2, WYE3, and WYE4 - along the River Wye from Thornwell to Beachley Point. The key policy drivers in this area are international nature conservation sites, critical infrastructure like roads and railways, and residential developments in Chepstow. For each policy unit, the document outlines the preferred policies of no active intervention over the short (0-20 years), medium (20-50 years), and long (50-100 years) terms to allow natural processes to continue while limiting flood risk and erosion.
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Travis Hills of MN implements cutting-edge technology to enhance water efficiency by recycling clean water for irrigation. He advocates for responsible water management practices, reducing freshwater dependency in agricultural settings. Travis' initiatives support sustainable farming practices and ecosystem health, aligning with environmental sustainability goals.
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Shoreline Management
Plan Review (SMP2)
Appendix E: Issues, Features and Objectives
Evaluation
December 2010
Notice
This report was produced by Atkins for the Severn Estuary Coastal Group for the specific purpose of the
Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review
This report may not be used by any person other than the Severn Estuary Coastal Group without The
Severn Estuary Coastal Group's express permission. In any event, Atkins accepts no liability for any costs,
liabilities or losses arising as a result of the use of or reliance upon the contents of this report by any person
other than the Severn Estuary Coastal Group.
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Document History – PART A Issues and Features Identification and Assessment
JOB NUMBER: 5078599 DOCUMENT REF: Theme Review – Issues and
Features
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Objectives Evaluation
Report
SNB CW KW
02 For PMG Review SNB CW KW RS 2.09.09
03 Draft Final for QRG Review SB KW JMcC 04.06.10
04 Final KW PC PC RS Dec 2010
Revision Purpose Description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date
Document History – PART B Objectives
JOB NUMBER: 5078599 DOCUMENT REF: Draft Objectives
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Draft Issues, Features and
Objectives Evaluation
Report
CW KW JM RS
8 May
2009
02 For PMG Review SNB CW KW RS 2.09.09
03 Draft Final for QRG Review SB KW JMcC 04.06.10
04 Final KW PC PC RS Dec 2010
Revision Purpose Description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date
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Contents
Section Page
Supporting Appendices ix
1. PART A – SEVERN ESTUARY ISSUES AND FEATURES 1
1.1 Methodology 1
1.2 Identification of Issues and Objectives 1
1.3 Objective Evaluation 1
1.4 Column Headings 1
1.5 Water Framework Directive (WFD) 4
2. PART B – SEVERN ESTUARY SHORELINE OBJECTIVES 104
2.1 Introduction 104
2.2 Approach 104
3. Existing SMP1 Severn Estuary Objectives 106
3.1 Previous SMP Objectives 106
4. Established Objectives of SMP2 Relevance 107
4.1 The Severn River Basin District 107
4.2 Catchment Flood Management Plans 108
4.3 Historic Environment Objectives 111
5. Generic Subcell Wide Severn Estuary SMP2 Objectives 112
6. Key Factors and Objectives for each Theme Area 115
6.1 Theme Area: Penarth 115
6.2 Theme Area: Cardiff 117
6.3 Theme Area: Wentlooge 119
6.4 Theme Area: Newport, the River Usk and surrounding area 121
6.5 Theme Area: Caldicot 123
6.6 Theme Area: River Wye and Chepstow 125
6.7 Theme Area: Tidenham and Surrounding Villages 127
6.8 Theme Area: Lydney 129
6.9 Theme Area: Lydney to Gloucester 131
6.10 Theme Area: Gloucester to Haw Bridge 133
6.11 Theme Area: Gloucester to Sharpness 135
6.12 Theme Area: Sharpness to Severn Crossings 137
6.13 Theme Area: Severnside, Bristol and Avon 139
6.14 Theme Area: Portishead and Clevedon 141
6.15 Theme Area: Kingston Seymour and Sand Bay 143
6.16 Theme Area: The Holms 145
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Term Definition
AA Appropriate Assessment.
ABP Association of British Ports
AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
ASERA Association of Severn Estuary Relevant Authorities
ATL Advance the Line
BAP Biodiversity Action Plans
BCCPA Bristol Channel Counter Pollution Association
BMIF British Marine Federation
CAPE Community Adaptation Planning and Engagement
CCW Countryside Council for Wales
CD Chart Datum.
CFMP Catchment Flood Management Plan
CHaMP Coastal Habitat Management Plan
CPSE Coast Protection Survey England
CSG
Client Steering Group, principal decision-making body for the Shoreline
Management Plan = Severn Estuary Coastal Group (SECG)
CV Capital Value. The actual value of costs or benefits.
DCLG Department of Communities and Local Government
DECC Department of Energy and Climate Change
Defra Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs.
EA Environment Agency, may also be referred to as 'The Agency'
EH English Heritage
EiP Examination in Public
EMF
Elected Members Forum (SMP2), comprising an Elected Member from each of
the Local Authorities
FCA Flood Consequence Assessment
FCDPAG3 Flood and Coastal Defences Project Appraisal Guidance
FCS Favourable Conservation Status
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Term Definition
GCR Geological Conservation Review site
GES Good Ecological Status
GHT Gloucester Harbour Trustees
GIS Geographic Information System
HAT Highest Astronomical Tide
HER Historic Environment Record
HLT High Level Target
HMWB Heavily Modified Water Bodies
HRA Habitats Regulations Assessment
HTL Hold the Line
ICZM Integrated Coastal Zone Management
IFCA Integrated Flood Consequence Assessment
IROPI Imperative Reasons of Over-riding Public Interest
JAC Joint Advisory Committee (of the Severn Estuary Partnership)
KSG
Key Stakeholder Group, which acts as a focal point for discussion and
consultation through development of the SMP
KWS Key Wildlife Sites
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
LDP Local Development Plan
LPA Local Planning Authority
MAFF Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (now DEFRA)
MCZ Marine Conservation Zone
MHWN Mean High Water Neap tide
MHWS Mean High Water Spring tide
MLWN Mean Low Water Neap tide
MLWS Mean Low Water Spring tide
MMO Marine Management Organisation
MoD Ministry of Defence
MR Managed Realignment
MSL Mean Sea Level
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Term Definition
MU Management Unit
NAI No Active Intervention
NE Natural England
NEDS National Economic Development Strategy
NFDCC National Flood and Coastal Defence Database
NMR National Monuments Record
NNR National Nature Reserve
NT National Trust
ODPM Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
PCPA Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act
PMG Project Management Group
PPG Planning Policy Guidance
PPS Planning Policy Statement
PSA Public Service Agreement
PU Policy Unit
PWW Planning Policy Wales
QRG Quality Review Group
RBMP River Basin Management Plan
RCZAS Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey
RDP Rural Development Plan
RSS Regional Spatial Strategy
RYA Royal Yachting Association
SAC Special Area of Conservation
SAM Scheduled Ancient Monument
SDAP Sustainable Development Action Plan
SDS Sustainable Development Schemes
SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment
SECG Severn Estuary Coastal Group = Client Steering Group (CSG)
SEFRMS Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy
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Term Definition
SEP Severn Estuary Partnership
SESMP2 Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review
SFC Sea Fisheries Committee
SFRA Strategic flood risk assessment
SMP Shoreline Management Plan
SMP1 A first-round Shoreline Management Plan
SMP2 A second-round Shoreline Management Plan
SMR Sites and Monuments Record
SoP Standard of Protection
SPA Special Protection Area
SRS Single Regional Strategy
SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest
SuDs Sustainable Urban Drainage System
TAN Technical Advice Note
UKCiP United Kingdom Climate Impacts Programme
UKCP UK Climate Projections
WAG Welsh Assembly Government
WFD Water Framework Directive
WPM With Present Management
WSP Wales Spatial Plan
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Supporting Appendices
Information required to support the Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2) is
provided in the following appendices. These supporting documents offer transparency to the decision
making process that is undertaken, leading to explanations and reasoning for the promoted policies.
A: SMP2 Development
The history, structure and development of the SMP are
detailed in this report. The investigation and decision making
process are explained more fully to outline the procedure to
setting policy.
B: Stakeholder Engagement and
Consultation
Stakeholder communication is continuous through the SMP2
process, comments on the progress of the management
plan are recorded within Appendix B.
C: Baseline Understanding of
Coastal Behaviour and Dynamics,
Coastal Defences and Baseline
Scenario Report
This report includes detail of coastal dynamics, defence data
and shoreline scenario assessments of NAI (No Active
Intervention – defences are not maintained, repaired or
replaced allowing the shoreline to evolve more naturally) and
With Present Management (WPM) i.e.: SMP1 Policy.
D: Theme Review
The identification and evaluation of the natural landscape
and conservation, the historic environment and present and
future land use of the shoreline.
E: Issues, Features and
Objectives
The features of the shoreline are listed within this
report. A series of strategic objectives are then set
along with commentary on the relative importance of
each feature identified.
F: Policy Development and Appraisal
Presents the consideration of generic policy options for each
frontage identifying possible acceptable policies and their
combination into ‘Management Approaches’ for testing. Also
presents the appraisal of impacts upon shoreline evolution
and the appraisal of objective achievement.
G: Preferred Policy Scenario Testing
Presents the policy assessment of appraisal of objective
achievement towards definition of the Preferred Plan (as
presented in the Shoreline Management Plan document).
H: Economic Appraisal and
Sensitivity Testing
Presents the economic analysis undertaken in support of the
Preferred Plan.
I: Strategic Environmental
Assessment Report
Presents the various items undertaken in developing the
Plan that specifically relate to the requirements of the EU
Council Directive 2001/42/EC (the Strategic Environmental
Assessment Directive), such that all of this information is
readily accessible in one document. This includes work to
help towards a Habitat Regulatory Assessment (HRA).
J: Water Framework Assessment
Report
Provides a retrospective assessment of the policies defined
under the Severn Estuary SMP2 highlighting future issues
for consideration at policy implementation stage.
K: Bibliographic Database
All supporting information used to develop the SMP is
referenced for future examination and retrieval.
The information presented in each appendix is supported and guided by other appendices; the broad
relationships between the appendices are illustrated overleaf.
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SMP2 Development
(Appendix A)
Baseline Process
Understanding and
Defences
(Appendix C)
Theme Review
(Appendix D)
Stakeholder
Engagement and
Consultation
(Appendix B)
Issues, Features and
Objectives
(Appendix E)
Policy Development and
Appraisal
(Appendix F)
Preferred Policy
Management Approach
Testing
(Appendix G)
Economic Appraisal and
Sensitivity Testing
(Appendix H)
Policy Statements
(SMP Main Report
Annexe)
SEA Report
(Appendix I)
Bibliographic Database
(Appendix K)
WFD Assessment Report
(Appendix J)
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Compliance to the SMP2 Quality Review
Group (QRG) Terms of Reference
This section of the SMP 2 aims to meet the following objectives as set out by the Quality
Review Group:
• Appendices E and F of the Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Guidance have
been used to establish boundaries of SMPs on the coast, taking into account the
interaction of estuary processes and the Catchment Flood Management Plan
(CFMP) process.
• The justification (or rejection) of policies is clearly defined in terms of processes,
environment, social and economic parameters, both in the short and long-term.
• The decision process is logical and there is a clear audit trail for decisions
• When addressing impacts on designations. Consideration is given to the full range
of environmental features, including earth heritage SSSI features as well as
biological; Scheduled Monuments, Conservation Areas, and other such
designations of landscape, historic or cultural heritage.
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Structure of this Appendix
This Appendix is divided into twp separate Parts as follows:
PART A – Issues and Feature Identification and Assessment;
PART B – Objectives.
Part A is produced to identify (in more detail) the key features along the coast and why these
features are important to stakeholders. This Part summarises the features and issues identified along
the Severn Estuary shoreline, together with the setting and evaluation of objectives, which is
developed further in Part B of this Appendix. This Appendix places a focus on the benefits that each
feature contributes to a location, a region or the nation, which helps clarify why that feature being
discussed may or may not require coastal defence protection. The understanding of why a feature is
important to stakeholders, either locally or nationally also helps ensure the process is transparent.
The consultation outcomes of this exercise are clearly communicated in Appendix B. All the
information has been recorded in a tabular format to ensure clarity and transparency.
Part B identifies a series of indicative objectives which were presented and debated at a series of
Key Stakeholder Meetings in June 2009 (see Appendix B for details on those events). These draft
objectives were then assessed and re-drafted to enable policy development and appraisal to
commence (see Appendix F). The objectives presented in Part B have been updated based on
consultee comment and thus reflect the final definitive objectives which were taken forward for policy
appraisal purposes. A central element of the identification and assessment of objectives is the Theme
Review. Appendix D has been produced to cover that particular aspect. The information presented in
the Theme Review provides further details on each of the key features presented in this Appendix E.
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1. PART A – SEVERN ESTUARY
ISSUES AND FEATURES
1.1 Methodology
The approach adopted for this exercise closely adheres to the Defra Guidance (2006). The
following describes the definitions for the tables produced for this exercise (presented within
Section 3).
1.2 Identification of Issues and Objectives
The Issues and Objectives Tables were populated using information from the Theme Review
(Appendix D) and also inputs from both the Client Steering Group (CSG); the Severn Estuary
Coastal Group, key stakeholders and stakeholder consultations (presented in Appendix B).
1.3 Objective Evaluation
The relative importance of the issues objectives were evaluated, through answering a series
of questions:
• At what scale is the benefit important?
• How important are these benefits to the people who use them?
• Is there enough of the benefit?
• Can the benefit be substituted?
Again, the information used for this assessment has been derived from the Theme Review
(Appendix D) and has also involved the input from members of the CSG, Key Stakeholders
and stakeholder consultations (Appendix B).
1.4 Column Headings
Feature - This is defined as something tangible that provides a benefit or service to society in
one form or another. The feature will relate to the benefit(s) that it provides and SMP Policy
will address objectives that relate to a feature. There is a focus on the services that a feature
(e.g. a harbour) contributes to a location, a region or the nation, which helps clarify why that
feature on the coast may or may not require protection. The understanding of why a feature is
important to stakeholders, either locally or nationally also helps ensure the process is
transparent.
Features at risk have been identified using GIS and the No Active Intervention (NAI) areas for
the 100 year SMP2 time period, which have been identified using LiDAR data on the height of
the land. In most cases this identifies only those features that would be at risk of flooding.
This has only been possible for those features that are included in GIS databases. Other
features that have been identified by other means (e.g. information received from
stakeholders or non-GIS sources) may be located on high ground within the SMP2 area and
therefore not be at risk of flooding. Such features may be listed in the tables within this
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Appendix, but will be scoped out of risk assessments that inform the policy development
process.
Examples of a “feature” include residential or commercial properties, a historic environment
site, etc.
Designation – The Severn Estuary is of great conservation and historic environment
importance, containing habitats and/or species that are rare or threatened. The coastline
includes internationally, nationally and locally designated sites, which have been protected to
conserve a wide variety of habitats, such as estuaries, saltmarshes, mudflats, and grazing
marsh amongst others. Other designations aim to conserve geology, landscape, amenity,
historic environment and other purposes, and it is common for several designations to
overlap.
Issues associated with feature - This column identifies all issues associated with that
feature. Issues may occur where either a feature is at risk from flooding or erosion or where
management intervention could impact upon a feature.
Examples include:
• Potential loss through erosion or flooding;
• Potential loss or damage to services.
Influence SMP Policy?- This states whether the feature and its associated issues are of
direct relevance to policy decisions; although an issue may be deemed to be of flood and
coastal defence management relevance, it may still not affect policy.
For example: offshore historic environment (i.e. ship wrecks) which is unlikely to be affected
by the policy for shoreline management.
Note that where an issue is considered not to affect policy, no objective, etc are set for that
issue (see Part B of this Appendix).
Why is the feature important? - For those features and issues which are deemed to affect
policy, this column identifies the tangible benefits of the feature, such as:
• Human/property/transportation/community cohesion;
• Critical habitat /conservation importance;
• Historical / archaeological value;
• Landscape value;
• Supply of economic growth opportunities (ports/marinas/tourism
/recreation/industry).
Scale - This identifies the area over which the benefit has an impact of some significance,
and has used the following classes:
• International: beyond the UK;
• National: England or Wales;
• Regional: South West England and South Wales;
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• Sub-Regional: typically the county within which the feature is situated, but for
major coastal towns this is the town envelope and the immediate surrounding
rural area;
• Local: The immediate vicinity of the feature in question - for coastal villages
and other rural communities this includes that part of the county, and may
include the nearest town that provides main services such as shops, banking,
leisure and recreational facilities.
Issue / Type – This identifies the type of feature and assists with the identification of the
objectives. The type of issue is classified using the following classes:
• Environmental (E);
• Hard Asset (HA);
• Commercial (C );
• Historic environment (H);
• Recreational (R );
• Issues without Objectives.
Who benefits? - This column identifies the key beneficiaries. The categories include:
• Individuals – i.e. not organisations;
• Local - residents or people from an immediate catchment area
(fishermen/business etc).
• Regional Users – regionally important stakeholders (e.g. Wildlife Trust,
County Council, Port Authority, etc);
• National Users.
Is there enough of the benefit? - This identifies how scarce or rare a benefit is, at the scale
at which it is important. As part of this, consideration needs to be given to whether other
sites/areas can be found where this benefit is provided (e.g. inland or further along the coast
etc).
Potential for substitution? - This identifies whether the benefit could be replaced at the
appropriate scale and considers the practicability of substitution: some benefits can be
substituted whilst others can not, for example it may be possible to divert a threatened
footpath and preserve the recreational benefit that it provides whilst ancient woodlands are
impossible to recreate within the timescale of the SMP2. Although the SMP2 can address
whether it is technically possible to replace a benefit, it is not necessary to define whether it is
operationally possible (i.e. the new site secured and the necessary funding in place), as this
assessment is only used to evaluate the objective, not appraise policy.
High Level Objective - For each feature, where potential flood or coastal erosion related
issues have been identified, a specific draft objective has been defined, based on the relevant
specific issue and the benefits provided by that feature. This was then consulted upon with
key stakeholders for its validity and acceptance from which to test shoreline management
policy options.
Section 3 of this report tabulates the issues and features identified for this SMP2 document.
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1.5 Water Framework Directive (WFD)
European Community Directive (2000/60/EC) on integrated river basin management. The
WFD sets out environmental objectives for water status based on: ecological and chemical
measures; common monitoring and assessment strategies; arrangements for river basin
administration and planning; and a programme of measures to meet the objectives. A number
of WFD compliant water bodies have been identified within this SMP2. These are presented
as Annex A to this report.
The water bodies and categories were taken from the West Wales & Severn River Basin
Management Plans (RBMP) using the WFD Shoreline Management Plan Guidance
documents.
More detail on WFD is presented in Appendix J
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Penarth
Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Severn Estuary SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Severn Estuary RAMSAR
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and for inclusion
on the list of Wetlands of
International Importance
under the Ramsar
Convention.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Severn Estuary SAC / SPA
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birdsand a Special Area
of Conservation under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Penarth Coast SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
Yes
National geological
importance also for
supporting species-rich
calcareous grassland
and maritime scrub
National E
National
community
No No
To allow natural processes
and to maintain the visibility of
geological exposures
throughout geological SSSIs
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
ecological value of the
feature
Cosmeston Park SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
A diverse area of open
water, fen, woodland
and remnant limestone
grassland, in part on
former mineral workings.
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Large residential
developments -
Whitcliffe Drive,
Cliff Parade, Cliff
Drive, Cliff Hill,
The Esplanade
and Beach
Road.
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, Potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
Potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk (will
change with time), potential
health impacts to residents /
owners - stress, anxiety,
water bourne disease
Yes
Large Residential
Developments. Homes
for people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Small Scale
Commercial
Properties
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential loss of business
Yes
Commercial properties
behind esplanade -
potential for overtopping/
flooding. Structural
stability of existing
developments and the
future development is a
concern due to erosion
rates. Cliff face
weathering both South
of the Esplanade and of
more concern to the
North
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Penarth
Esplanade and
slipways
None
Potential loss of esplanade
and slipways from erosion,
potential temporary loss
from flooding
Yes
Tourist attraction to
Penarth, supporting
local economy. Part of
the coastal path.
Access to the beach for
recreational craft.
Local / Sub
Regional
HA / R
Local /
Regional
community,
including
tourists
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Coastal Path None
Potential loss of pathway
from erosion, potential
Yes
Tourist attraction,
supporting local
Sub Regional R
Local and
regional
Yes Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
temporary loss from flooding economy. Public access
to the coast and natural
environment it supports
communities,
including
tourists
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Drainage
Outfalls
None
Potential risk of pollution
from flooding, potential
(temporary) loss of services
to properties from flooding,
potential damage to
properties / health from
flooding
Yes Essential Infrastructure Local HA
Local
community
Yes Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Roads None
Potential temporary loss due
to flooding / overtopping
Yes
Local roads - link to
Cardiff and local rail
(alternative routes
available)
Local HA
Local
community
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Penarth Life
Boat Station
None
Potential loss of access due
to coastal management,
potential damage to building
/ temporary loss of service
due to flooding
Yes
Part of the national
lifeboat service
Sub Regional HA
Regional
community
No Yes
To seek to minimise the impact
of policies on marine
operations and activities
Penarth Pier Grade II Listed
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or
sedimentation
Yes
Tourist attraction to
Penarth, supporting
local economy. Part of
Penarth historic
environment, creating a
sense of place
Sub Regional H / R
Local /
Regional
community,
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Penarth
Churchyard
Cross (St
Augustine's
Church)
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Crosses and Inscribed
Stones
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Lavernock Point
Holiday Estate
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion
Yes
Tourism attraction to the
area, business owner
Local R
Local /
Regional
community,
including
tourists
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Other Locations
Of
Archaeological
Interest
Archaeological
Interest
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
their setting.
Wales Coastal
Path
None
Potential loss of pathway
from erosion, potential
temporary loss from flooding
Yes
Pedestrian and cycle
access
Sub Regional R
Local /
regional
communities,
inc. tourists
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
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Cardiff
Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Severn Estuary SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
the feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Severn Estuary RAMSAR
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
the feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and for inclusion
on the list of Wetlands of
International Importance
under the Ramsar
Convention.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Severn Estuary SAC / SPA
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
Coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
the feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birdsand a Special Area
of Conservation under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Penylan Quarry SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
Coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
Yes
National geological
importance. Source of
some important fossils
National E
National
community
No No
To allow natural processes
and to maintain the visibility of
geological exposures
throughout geological SSSIs
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
the feature
Rhymney River
Section
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
Coastline management may
affect the geological value of
the feature
Yes
National geological
importance. Some fossil
significance
National E
National
community
No No
To allow natural processes
and to maintain the visibility of
geological exposures
throughout geological SSSIs
Rumney Quarry SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
Coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
the feature
Yes
National geological
importance. Some fossil
significance
National E
National
community
No No
To allow natural processes
and to maintain the visibility of
geological exposures
throughout geological SSSIs
Gwent Levels -
Rumney And
Peterstone
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage to
integrity of site from flooding.
Coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
the feature
Yes
National ecological
importance - plant and
aquatic invertebrates in
particular
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Howardian LNR
The reserve was a domestic
refuse tip in the early 1970's
Yes
Over 500 individual
species have been
recorded, reflecting the
contrasting habitats
contained within the site
Local E
Local
communities
Yes
To manage adverse impacts
on locally designated
conservation sites
To enhance locally designated
conservation sites, where
practical
Large
Residential
developments at
the bay frontage
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk (will
change with time), potential
health impacts to residents /
owners - stress, anxiety,
water borne disease
Yes
Large Residential
Development. Homes
for people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Large and
Medium scale
Commercial
developments
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
economy.
Regional C
Local and
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
within the
harbour
potential loss of business tourism and tourism.
Port related
industry
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential loss of business
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
economy.
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Public access
across the bay
along Cardiff
Bay Barrage
None
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes Local HA / R
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Marine access-
port/harbour/laun
ching facilities
None
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes
Continued dredging
required to maintain
access to port and
harbour, to 300m wide
Local HA / R
Regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Boat access to
Boyt Atlantic
Wharf
None
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes Public/private access Sub Regional HA / C
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Drainage
Outfalls
None
Potential risk of pollution from
flooding, potential
(temporary) loss of services
to properties from flooding,
potential damage to
properties / health from
flooding
Yes Essential infrastructure Local HA
Local
community
Yes Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Transport links -
roads
None
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes
Main communication
route along the coastline
service local and
regional businesses,
visitors and resident
communities
Sub Regional HA
Local /
Regional
Users
including
visitors and
businesses
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Cardiff Bay
Barrage
None
Maintain barrage for flood
protection, social amenity and
tourist use
Yes
Failure could result in
flooding
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities,
including
tourists
No
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Cardiff Bay and
Wales Coastal
Path
None
Potential loss of pathway
from erosion, potential
temporary loss from flooding
Yes
Pedestrian and cycle
access
Sub Regional R
Local /
regional
communities,
including
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
tourists
Welsh
ambulance
service NHS
trust
None
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes
Essential Infrastructure -
Emergency Services
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Other Locations
Of
Archaeological
Interest
Archaeologica
l Interest
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Electricity Sub
Station
None
Potential loss or damage due
to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential Infrastructure Sub Regional Ha
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
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Wentlooge
Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Severn Estuary SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Severn Estuary RAMSAR
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and for inclusion
on the list of Wetlands of
International Importance
under the Ramsar
Convention.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Severn Estuary SAC / SPA
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and a Special Area
of Conservation under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Gwent Levels -
St. Brides
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
ecological value of the
feature
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Gwent Levels -
Rumney And
Peterstone
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Extensive
saltmarshes
Part of SPA
Gradual significant loss of
saltmarsh to erosion
Yes
National ecological
importance
International E
National
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Farmland None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Production of food /
importance to local
economy
Local /
regional
C
local /
regional
communities
No No
To reduce the risk of loss of
agricultural land due to
flooding / erosion
Small scale
Industry and
commercial
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
economy.
Local /
Regional
C
local /
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism
Railway - Cardiff
to Newport
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential transport link Regional HA
local /
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Electricity supply
network
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Important infrastructure Sub Regional HA
local /
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Peterstone Golf
and Country
Club
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Leisure facility Sub Regional HA
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Transport links -
local roads
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Main communication
route along the coastline
service local and
regional businesses,
visitors and resident
communities
Sub Regional HA
Local /
Regional
Users
including
visitors and
businesses
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Lighthouse None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Important shipping
feature
Sub Regional HA
Users of the
sea i.e.
No Yes
To seek to minimise the impact
of policies on marine
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
shipping operations and activities
Lighthouse Park None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Homes and other
properties
Local HA
Local
community
NO Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Relict Seawall
on Rumney
Great Wharf
Archaeological
Interest
potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Small residential
development at
Peterstone
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk (will
change with time), potential
health impacts to residents /
owners - stress, anxiety,
water borne disease
Yes
Large Residential
Development. Homes
for people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Small residential
development of
Saint Brides
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk (will
change with time), potential
health impacts to residents /
owners - stress, anxiety,
water borne disease
Yes
Large Residential
Development. Homes
for people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Small residential
development at
Newport Beach
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk (will
change with time), potential
health impacts to residents /
owners - stress, anxiety,
water borne disease
Yes
Large Residential
Development. Homes
for people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Industrial/ None Potential loss or damage Yes Manage / manage the Local HA Regional No To manage the risk of
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Commercial
properties at
Newton
due to erosion or flooding risk of loss of / damage
to property due to
erosion and / or manage
risk of flooding to people
and property
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Wales Coastal
Path
None
Potential loss of pathway
from erosion, potential
temporary loss from flooding
Yes
Pedestrian and cycle
access
Sub Regional R
Local /
regional
communities,
including
tourists
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Electricity Sub
Station
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential Infrastructure Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Willowbrook
School
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Manage / manage the
risk of loss of / damage
to property due to
erosion and / or manage
risk of flooding to people
and property
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Other Locations
Of
Archaeological
Interest
Archaeological
Interest
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
The Gwent
Levels Historic
Landscape of
Outstanding
Historic Interest
Historic
Landscape of
Outstanding
Historic Interest
Non-statutory
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Archaeological
Importance
Regional H
Local /
regional
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
6 Listed
Buildings
Listed
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
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Newport and River Usk
Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Severn Estuary SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Severn Estuary RAMSAR
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Severn Estuary is a
Special Protection Area
under the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of
Wild Birds and for
inclusion on the list of
Wetlands of
International Importance
under the Ramsar
Convention.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Severn Estuary SAC / SPA
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and a Special Area
of Conservation under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
River Usk / Afon
WYG
SAC
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
Yes
The river is a Special
Area of Conservation
under the terms of the
European Community
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
Gwent Levels -
Nash And
Goldcliff
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Intertidal and subtidal
habitats and species.
Marshy grasslands and
reens
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Gwent Levels -
St. Brides
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Intertidal and subtidal
habitats and species.
Marshy grasslands and
reens
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
River Usk
(Lower
Usk)/Afon Wysg
(Wysg Isaf)
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect the
ecological value of the
feature
Yes
A diverse range of
habitats in provided by
the River Usk lower
reaches, including
woodland, grassland,
swamp and saltmarsh,
supports the wide range
of species making the
site key in scientific
interest
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Lighthouse None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Important shipping
feature
Sub Regional HA
Users of the
sea i.e.
shipping
No Yes
To seek to minimise the impact
of policies on marine
operations and activities
Small / isolated
Residential
Developments
None
Potential loss of
development as it lies
entirely within the floodplain,
as does the west bank at the
river mouth
Yes
Small Developments,
isolated properties.
Homes for people,
investment of property
owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Small, Medium
and Large Scale
Commercial and
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
economy.
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
industrial
activities
erosion and flooding,
potential loss of business
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Uskmouth Power
Station
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding -
potential for pollution
Yes Essential infrastructure National HA National No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Transport links -
roads
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Main communication
route along the coastline
service local and
regional businesses,
visitors and resident
communities
Sub Regional HA
Local /
Regional
users
including
visitors and
businesses
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Drainage
Outfalls
None
Potential risk of pollution
from flooding, potential
(temporary) loss of services
to properties from flooding,
potential damage to
properties / health from
flooding
Yes Essential infrastructure Local HA
Local
community
Yes Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Community,
recreational and
tourist facilities
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Marine access-
port/harbour/launching
facilities. Recreational
grounds to northern
outline of the city
local/tourist C / R
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Castell Glas
Castle Mound
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Newport Castle
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
St Julian's Wood
Camp
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Caerleon Roman
Structures /
Settlement
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Roman Remains
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Medieval Tower
at Hanbury Arms
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Priory Wood
Camp
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Lodge Wood
Camp
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
All Saint's
Church, Kemys
Inferior
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Ecclesiastical and Wells.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Caer Licyn
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Other Locations
of
Archaeological
Interest
Archaeological
Interest
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
their setting.
Wales Coastal
Path
None
Potential loss of pathway
from erosion, potential
temporary loss from flooding
Yes
Pedestrian and cycle
access
Sub Regional R
Local /
regional
communities,
including
tourists
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Electricity Sub
Station
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential Infrastructure Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Lliswerry
medical centre
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Manage / manage the
risk of loss of / damage
to property due to
erosion and / or manage
risk of flooding to people
and property
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Schools None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Manage / manage the
risk of loss of / damage
to property due to
erosion and / or manage
risk of flooding to people
and property
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Telephone
Exchange
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential Infrastructure Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Newport
Wetlands Nature
Reserve
NNR
Coastline management may
affect the ecological value of
the feature
Yes
Designated as a
National Nature Reserve
during April 2008
National E
Regional
communities
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Other Locations
Of
Archaeological
Interest
Archaeological
Interest
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
3 Listed
Buildings
Listed
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
National Archaeological
Importance
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
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Caldicot Levels
Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Severn Estuary SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Severn Estuary RAMSAR
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and for inclusion
on the list of Wetlands of
International Importance
under the Ramsar
Convention.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Severn Estuary SAC / SPA
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and a Special Area
of Conservation under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
River Wye SAC / SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
Yes
The river is a Special
Area of Conservation
under the terms of the
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
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Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora. It
is also designated as a
site of national
ecological importance
(SSSI)
their features
Bushy Close SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes Clay woodland National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Gwent Levels -
Magor And Undy
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Intertidal and subtidal
habitats and species.
Reens and marginal wet
meadows
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Gwent Levels -
Redwick And
Llandevenny
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Intertidal and subtidal
habitats and species.
Marshy grasslands and
reens
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Gwent Levels -
Whitson
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Intertidal and subtidal
habitats and species.
Marshy grasslands and
reens
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Magor Marsh SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Wetland wet pasture
and flora and fauna
associated with drainage
ditches
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Gwent Levels -
Nash And
Goldcliff
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Intertidal and subtidal
habitats and species.
Marshy grasslands and
reens
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Nedern Brook
Wetlands,
Caldicot
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
conservation site for
wetlands and birds,
especially waterfowl
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
River Wye
(Lower Wye) /
Afon Gwy (Gwy
Isaf)
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The woodlands of the
lower Wye Valley form
one of the most
important areas for
woodland conservation
in Britain, comparable
with the Caledonian
pinewoods, the oceanic
oakwoods of Western
Britain, the New Forest
and the mixed coppices
of East Anglia.
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Farmland None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Production of food /
importance to local
economy
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
communities
No No
To reduce the risk of loss of
agricultural land due to
flooding / erosion
Industry (50% of
levels)
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
economy. communities commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Railway line None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential transport link National HA
National
communities
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Electricity supply
network
None
potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Important infrastructure National HA
National
communities
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Small and
Medium
Commercial and
industrial
activities
None
potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential loss of business
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
economy.
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Lighthouse None
potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Important shipping
feature
Sub Regional HA
Users of the
sea i.e.
shipping
No Yes
To seek to minimise the impact
of policies on marine
operations and activities
Small / isolated
Residential
developments
along Goldcliffe
Road, Redwick
None
potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk
(will change with time),
potential health impacts to
residents / owners - stress,
anxiety, water borne
disease
Yes
Residential
Developments along
Goldcliffe Road,
Redwick Homes for
people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
Severn Rail
Crossing
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion
Yes Essential transport links National HA
National
users
No No
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Severn Road
Crossings
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion
Yes Essential transport links National HA
National
users
No No
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Drainage
Outfalls
None
Potential risk of pollution
from flooding, potential
(temporary) loss of
services to properties from
flooding, potential damage
to properties / health from
flooding
Yes Essential infrastructure Local HA
Local
community
Yes Yes
manage the risk from flooding
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
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Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Sluice None
Potential risk of saline
inundation if sluice fails
Yes
Affords protection to
agricultural land
Local HA
Local
community
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Medieval
Building
adjoining Magor
Churchyard
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding. Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Sudbrook Camp
and Sudbrook
Chapel
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
St Twrogs
Chapel
Archaeological
Interest
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Ruins of Mediaeval
chapel on Chapel Rock
extant in 1290.
Local H
Local
communities
No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
21 Listed
Buildings
Listed
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
Sub Regional H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Other Locations
of
Archaeological
Interest
Archaeological
Interest
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, Creating a
sense of place.
Local H Individuals No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
MOD Grounds
'Rogiet Moor
Rifle Range'
None
Potential loss of national
defence training facility due
to erosion or flooding
Yes
National defence
training site
National HA MOD No Yes
To manage the risk of erosion
and tidal flooding to MoD
ranges.
Wales Coastal
Path
None
Potential loss of pathway
from erosion, potential
temporary loss from
flooding
Yes
Pedestrian and cycle
access
Sub Regional R
Local /
regional
communities,
including
tourists
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
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Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Police Station None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Electricity Sub
Station
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No Essential Infrastructure Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Ringland School None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Manage / manage the
risk of loss of / damage
to property due to
erosion and / or manage
risk of flooding to people
and property
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Lliswerry School None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Manage / manage the
risk of loss of / damage
to property due to
erosion and / or manage
risk of flooding to people
and property
Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to key
community, recreational and
amenity facilities
Telephone
Exchange
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential Infrastructure Sub Regional HA
Local /
regional
communities
Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
St. Mary
Magdalene's
Churchyard
Cross, Goldcliff
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Relict Seawall
alongside
Collister Pill
Reen
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Moated Site E of
Grangefield
Farm
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Harold's House
(site of)
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Goldcliff Moated
House Site
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
regional
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
The Gwent
Levels Historic
Landscape of
Outstanding
Historic Interest
Historic
Landscape of
Outstanding
Historic Interest
Non-statutory
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
Archaeological
Importance
Regional H
Local /
regional
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
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Chepstow and the River Wye
Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
Severn Estuary SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
National ecological
importance
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Severn Estuary RAMSAR
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and for inclusion
on the list of Wetlands of
International Importance
under the Ramsar
Convention.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Severn Estuary SAC / SPA
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The Estuary is a Special
Protection Area under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 79/409/EEC on
the Conservation of Wild
Birds and a Special Area
of Conservation under
the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
International
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Wye Valley &
Forest of Dean
Bat Sites
SAC
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
Yes
The valley is a Special
Area of Conservation
under the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
International E
National
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
the ecological value of the
feature
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora,
particularly bats.
River Wye SSSI / SAC
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The river is a Special
Area of Conservation
under the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora. It
is also designated as a
site of national
ecological importance
(SSSI)
International E
National
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Wye Valley
Woodlands
SAC
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The area is a Special
Area of Conservation
under the terms of the
European Community
Directive 92/43/EEC on
the Conservation of
natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora.
International E
National
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
Wye Valley AONB
Potential damage to
integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Exceptional landscape,
geological exposures,
historic legacies and
wildlife.
National E
National
community
No No
To maintain the integrity of
internationally designated sites
and the favourable condition of
their features
The Hudnalls SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
The woodlands of the
lower Wye Valley form
one of the most
important areas for
woodland conservation
in Britain
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Pennsylvania
Fields, Sedbury
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
Yes
An area of brackish
pastureland overlying
alluvial soils alongside
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
the lower, tidal part of
the River Wye, which is
the only example of this
habitat in
Gloucestershire.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Caerwood &
Ashberry Goose
House
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
breeding roosts of lesser
horseshoe bats
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Sylvan House
Barn
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally significant
breeding population of
lesser horseshoe bats,
and supports one fifth of
the known
Gloucestershire
breeding population
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Lower Wye
Gorge
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
semi-natural woodland
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Shorn Cliff &
Caswell Woods
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
semi -natural woodland
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Big weir Woods SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
Yes
Nationally important
semi -natural woodland
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
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Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Barbadoes Hill
Meadows
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
meadowland, important
for greater butterfly
orchid and other wild
flowers
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Blackcliff-
Wyndcliff
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
woodland sites of the
gorge steep valley sides
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Cleddon Shoots
Woodland
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
woodland sites of the
gorge mad steep valley
sides
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Pierce, Alcove
And Piercefield
Woods
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
the ecological value of the
feature
Yes
Nationally important
woodland sites of the
gorge and steep valley
sides
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Wye Valley
Lesser
Horseshoe Bat
Site
SSSI
Potential loss of site from
erosion. Potential damage
to integrity of site from
flooding. Coastline
management may affect
Yes
Nationally important
complex of sites on the
border between England
and Wales contains by
far the greatest
National E
National
community
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
the ecological value of the
feature
concentration of lesser
horseshoe bat in the UK,
totalling about 26% of
the national population.
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
The Hudnalls NNR
Coastline management
may affect the ecological
value of the feature
No
Semi-natural woodland,
also designated as a
National Nature Reserve
during 2003/2004.
National E
regional
communities
No No
To manage adverse impacts
on nationally designated
conservation sites.
To enhance nationally
designated conservation sites,
where practical
To maintain /achieve
favourable condition
Sedbury Sewage
Works
None Pollution risk Yes Essential infrastructure Sub Regional H
Local
communities
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Drainage
Outfalls
None
Potential risk of pollution
from flooding, potential
(temporary) loss of
services to properties from
flooding, potential damage
to properties / health from
flooding
Yes Essential infrastructure Local HA
Local
Community
Yes Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Transport links -
roads
None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Main communication
route along the coastline
service local and
regional businesses,
visitors and resident
communities
Sub Regional HA
Local /
Regional
users
including
visitors and
businesses
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Railway line None
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes Essential transport link National HA
National
communities
No Yes
To manage the risks of
flooding and erosion to critical
infrastructure
Large
Residential
Developments -
Chepstow and
Sedbury
None
potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential devaluation of
property in areas at risk
(will change with time),
potential health impacts to
residents / owners - stress,
anxiety, water borne
Yes
Large Residential
Developments. Homes
for people, investment of
property owners
Local HA
Individual
residents,
local
community
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to people and
property
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Feature Designation Issues Associated
Influence
SMP Policy
Benefits/Why is issue
important
Scale
Issue/
Type
Who
benefits?
Is there
enough of
this benefit?
Potential for
substitution
High Level Objectives
disease
Small and
Medium
Commercial and
industrial
activities
None
Potential loss of property
from erosion, potential
damage to property from
erosion and flooding,
potential loss of business
Yes
Local businesses
important for the local
economy.
Local /
Regional
C
Local and
regional
communities
No Yes
To manage the risk of
flooding/erosion to industrial,
commercial and economic
assets and activities and
tourism and tourism.
Offa's dyke
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Public Right of way with
archaeological interest
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Bulwarks Camp
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Double banked-and-
ditched enclosure,
probably dating from the
later Iron Age period.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local
communities
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
St Peter's Cave
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Part of local historic
environment, creating a
sense of place.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Chepstow Town
Wall and Gate
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Historic standing
remains and earthworks.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Chepstow Castle
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
Yes
Historic standing
remains and earthworks.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and
their setting.
Pierce Wood
Camps
Scheduled
Monument
Potential loss or damage
due to erosion or flooding
No
Prehistoric Domestic
and Defensive.
National Archaeological
Importance
National H
Local /
Regional
users
including
tourists
No No
To manage the risk to
scheduled sites and other
internationally, nationally,
regionally and locally important
historic environment sites and