A scheme to flood part of the north Norfolk coast at high tide to protect a popular harbour has been welcomed.

The Environment Agency’s shoreline management plan would involve breaching Blakeney Freshes to make sure Blakeney’s harbour does not totally silt up.

About 30 people visited a public display in Blakeney Harbour Room on Saturday to examine the draft plan to 2105 to breach part of Blakeney Freshes so water from high tides can wash away silt from the harbour. (more…)