Coastal Planning and Shoreline Management - A Review of Legislation and Guidance
Aims and Objectives of project:
- To review existing legislation and Government guidance relating to coastal planning and shoreline management/coastal defence
- To identify areas for better integration and the potential for improved guidance and / or legislation
- To suggest means by which legislation and /or guidance and / or administrative mechanisms can be improved
Background
The LGA's Coastal Strategy identifies the need for a major overhaul of the coastal planning system in England and Wales and highlights the problems associated with the sectoral division between coastal development and shoreline management/coastal defence. To assist the LGA develop its case for integration of planning and management of the coastal zone, the LGA has commissioned this study to review and clarify the relationship between policy guidance for coastal development and shoreline management/coastal defence.
Purpose of project:
- To inform the discussions of the Coastal Issues Special Interest Group (SIG) of the LGA in drawing up a position statement on this issue;
- Support the LGA's subsequent discussions and consultation with Government and key partners
Project Methodology
In addition to a review of relevant legislation, policy and documentation, the study is being informed by a range of interviews with key stakeholders. Topics for consideration in interviews and project report: include the following:
- Shoreline Management/coastal defence - Review of relevant legislation and guidance; inclusion of socio-economic aspects; community involvement in SMP process
- Statutory land use planning - Review of relevant legislation and guidance; incorporation of risk and natural environmental aspects
- Co-ordination of coastal protection and coastal planning at national, regional and local levels (Links with other plans and strategies; potential for rationalisation and streamlining of decision-making; information / guidance from SMP for incorporation into Development Plans)
- Ways forward - investigation of options - modification of policy/guidance, legislation and/or administrative arrangements; information management; consultation and participation processes etc.)
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