Plans to clear debris from the beach at Happisburgh have been approved and assurances have been 
offered about the possible impact it may have on the already occurring erosion.

The debris consists of the remains of old coastal defences, lost cliff-top structures and the old, now eroded lifeboat ramp.

Planning officers say that where possible, concrete remains will be incorporated into the existing rock defences. (more…)

SOUTH Devon MP Anne Marie Morris has secured a debate in the House of Commons seeking assurances on the future of the South Devon coastal railway line.

The Newton Abbot MP will use the time under the spotlight to discuss the importance of investing in Brunel’s famed Exeter to Plymouth railway line.

She wants to preserve the line, which runs through Starcross, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot and carries all rail traffic into South Devon and on to Plymouth and Cornwall. (more…)

PLANS to create a tidal marsh could have serious consequences for a major city commuter route.

Bridge Hill, said to be one of the busiest minor  roads in Devon, is a major route into Topsham. But the land which surrounds it could be allowed to be reclaimed by the River Clyst under proposals to cease management of its banks.

This has the potential to create up to 200 hectares of marshes which would be influenced by the tides.

The scheme is part of a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP), by South Devon and Dorset Coastal Advisory Group and its member agencies, which include county and district councils, the Environment Agency, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Network Rail. (more…)

THE FINAL sea defence plans for coastlines in the area have been rubber-stamped by Chichester District Council.

During a full council meeting at the Selsey Centre, Manor Road, the final recommendations for the Pagham to East Head draft coastal defence strategy were discussed.

The majority of councillors voted to adopt the sea defences policies as the coast protection authority for the area and support the plans, which are drawn up by the Environment Agency. (more…)