Scoping Report. Caradon District Council for CISCAG (Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group)

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1 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Review (SMP2) Scoping Report October 2008 Authority Scheme Reference CISCAG/SMP2 CPW/LDW Number CPW 1873 Promoting Authority Caradon District Council for CISCAG (Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group) Project Name CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY SMP2 SCOPING REPORT FOR SUB-CELLS 6d, 6e, 7a and 7b (Rame Head to Lizard Point to Lands End to Hartland Point and including the Isles of Scilly)

2 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group (CISCAG) aims to promote sustainable shoreline management along the coastline, Rame Head to Lizard Point to Lands End to Hartland Point, including the Isles of Scilly. t The Group is currently Chaired by Restormel Borough Council The Lead Authority for the Shoreline Management Plan Review is Caradon District Council Members Caradon District Council (Lead Authority) Carrick District Council Council of the Isles of Scilly Cornwall County Council Environment Agency Kerrier District Council North Cornwall District Council Penwith District Council Restormel Borough Council English Heritage Natural England National Trust Lead Authority Support Services Consultant ccpl.southwest@btinternet.com Front Cover Photo: Lands End 2

3 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 Shoreline Management Plans 1.2 Changes recommended in the SMP2 Review 1.3 The Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly SMP2 Defra GUIDANCE Ref 2. Objectives 2.1 Purpose of scoping report 2.2 Summary of objectives 3. Delivery 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Member Organisations 3.3 Organisational Structure 3.4 Roles and responsibilities Task Definition of SMP Boundaries and Description of Coastline 4.1 SMP2 Boundaries. 4.2 Description of Coastline 5. Proposed Scope of the SMP 5.1 Phases in the Development of the SMP 5.2 Integration with Existing Management Plans 5.3 Special Issues for Study Area 5.4 Programme and Progress on SMP2 to Date Task Stakeholder Engagement 6.1 Stakeholder Engagement a Summary 6.2. Database of Stakeholders Task Sources of Information 7.1 Available Data Sets 7.2 Data Management Task Additional Investigations 8.1 Guidance 8.2 Desktop Appraisal Task 1.5 3

4 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 APPENDICES Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix B: Study Boundaries and Documentation Appendix C: Stated Tidal Limits of Rivers and Estuaries to be included in the SMP Appendix D: Initial List of Stakeholders Appendix E: Information Leaflet Appendix F: Guidance Timetable, Tasks etc Appendix G: Summary of Investigations Recommended by SMP1 Appendix H: Historic Reports and Files Sourced and Currently Held by CCPL Appendix I: Additional Reports and Studies 4

5 1. Introduction 1.1 Shoreline Management Plans In the past, development on the coast took place with less knowledge of natural processes and the risks associated with such development than we have available to us today. The natural process of erosion and accretion was sometimes modified in a less than optimum way. This has left us with a complex and difficult legacy to manage in places, presenting challenges in terms of sustainability, especially in the light of potential future climate change and sea level rise In the last 10 years, we have made significant progress in understanding and mapping coastal processes through the first generation of Shoreline Management Plans (SMP1 s), which cover the 6,000 kilometres of coast in England and Wales. SMP s provide a large-scale assessment of the risks associated with coastal processes and present a long term policy framework to reduce these risks to people and the developed, historic and natural environment, in a sustainable manner. An SMP is a high level document that forms an important element of the strategy for flood and coastal erosion risk management. Coastal groups, made up primarily of maritime local authorities and other bodies with coastal defence responsibilities, provide a forum for discussion and co-operation and play an important part in the development of SMP s for their area. The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group (CISCAG) fulfils this role Many operating authorities have adopted the recommendations of their SMP1 as a basis for production of individual strategic plans, monitoring programmes and studies for all or part of their coastline and, where proven by strategic plans, for investment in appropriate capital improvement projects. The first generation SMP s were both innovative and a big step forward towards better understanding of our coast and the need for strategic planning. They are now due for review to ensure full account is taken of latest information and future challenges. A renewed effort is needed to identify sustainable and deliverable solutions to manage risk, working with natural processes wherever possible Government and Lead Authorities have a responsibility to ensure that investment of taxpayers' money is justified by the benefits delivered. SMP s attempt to use best science to achieve sustainable policies. For example, natural coastal

6 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 processes might make it inadvisable to build defences at certain locations because of adverse knock-on affects elsewhere. At other locations, the likely cost of defences compared to the assets protected may make investment in defences uneconomic and again the SMP should reflect this. SMP s provide a long-term vision for a sustainable coast where future decisions can be taken with confidence using the best available evidence and effective engagement with local communities. 1.2 Changes Recommended in the SMP2 Review The first round of SMP s covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly were carried out in the late 1990s in accordance with MAFF (now ) Defra Flood Management Division s high-level policy. At the time of the original SMP studies, guidance suggested that SMP s should be reviewed and, if necessary, updated approximately every 5 years. It is now nine years since the completion of all the SMP s for this region Following a review of the strengths and weaknesses of the first generation SMPs and full consultation with the industry, Interim Guidance was published in That guidance concluded that the first generation SMPs were excellent high-level strategic documents but that further research was needed into how the coast would evolve In March 2005, Defra issued new High Level Targets for Flood and Coastal Defence. Target 3 requires designated Lead Authorities to produce second generation SMP s (SMP2) in accordance with updated Guidance published in March HLT3 requires the revised plans to be complete by 31 March Defra s updated guidance for SMPs (published March 2006) recommends that options should be appraised over a 100-year horizon, rather than 50 years as previously, offering a really sustainable "vision" for the coast. SMPs will incorporate latest research, such as Foresight and the Futurecoast project promoted by Defra, which has provided nationally consistent predictions of longterm coastal evolution specifically to help inform these SMP reviews. Defra s new SMP guidance will help to ensure that stakeholders are engaged in an efficient and focused way, so that future risk is communicated clearly and local views are fully considered in developing the plans, whilst also ensuring that the decision making processes that underlie the plans are transparent and auditable. 6

7 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October This latest updated guidance aims to help coastal groups review first generation SMP1s to produce SMP2s. It is the first specific policy guidance document Defra has released under the new Making space for water (2005). The guidance aims to ensure that the SMP reviews take advantage of the best aspects of the first generation of SMPs and are developed consistently with other policy objectives. SMP Reviews produced following this guidance will outline the strategic direction for each coastal unit, following an in-depth and robust assessment of economic, environmental and social factors The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Review In the late1990 s 2 Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) were produced for Cornwall (North and South coasts respectively) and a separate SMP was published for the Isles of Scilly, outlining the most appropriate action for each stretch of coast. The Local Authorities adopted these plans and subsequent coastal defence decisions have followed these policies Since the completion of these documents, significant new information resulting from strategic studies, coastal monitoring, coastal defence schemes, changes in environmental designations etc has become available. Furthermore, there have been significant nationally focused studies such as Future Coast and new indicative coastal flood mapping that need to be taken into consideration It is, therefore, appropriate that the SMP s covering this area are reviewed and (if necessary) revised at this time to take account of these intervening studies, to consider the long-term sustainability of the shoreline and to determine clear policies based on both the original data used in developing the first generation SMP s and the updated data and scientific knowledge. This will then ensure that the SMP s for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are consistent with other secondgeneration SMP s, which are being prepared around the English coastline In the first round of Shoreline Management Plans, development boundaries were based upon littoral cell boundaries, which had previously been defined at zones of sediment convergence and divergence. The updated guidance identified that there were a number of locations where the existing SMP boundaries were inappropriate, for example where boundaries divided major estuaries or landforms or where it was recommended that SMPs be merged. 7

8 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October As a result it was decided by CISCAG that instead of reviewing each of the initial three SMPs covering this region, in isolation, the three SMP s would be combined to form a single Shoreline Management Plan Review, spanning the coastline described immediately below (see section 4). 2. Objectives 2.1 Purpose of Scoping Report This scoping report covers the coast from Rame Head on the South Cornwall coast around Lands End to Hartland Point on the North Cornwall coast and includes the Isles of Scilly. The report has been prepared for the purpose of providing information to assist the SMP2 consultant in the preparation of the Shoreline Management Plan Review. It represents a summary of scoping work, data collection and preliminary stakeholder engagement, carried out by the Client Steering Group in the period March 2008 to October This report has no specific external function in the SMP process and is not included as an activity in the SMP Guidance, but should prove a very useful reference. 2.2 Summary of Objectives The objectives of this scoping report are as follows: a) Explain the organisational structure of the Client Steering Group, its roles and responsibilities; b) define the boundaries of the SMP; c) summarise progress achieved on SMP2 to date; d) define the proposed scope of the SMP review in relation to guidance; e) identify special issues which will need to be considered in the second round of SMP; f) list existing coastal management plans which will need to be integrated into SMP2; g) define the stakeholder engagement strategy; h) provide databases of information for carrying out SMP2, including lists of registered stakeholders and the sources of information; 8

9 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 i) define how data should be managed during the SMP2 process; j) define how additional investigations and Appropriate Assessment should be dealt with in the SMP2 process; k) define the proposed programme for preparing and implementing SMP2. 9

10 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Delivery 3.1 Introduction The coastline covered by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly SMP comes within the boundaries of 7 maritime district councils. They and the Environment Agency have certain permissive powers for defending the coast from flooding and coastal erosion Together they are required to review the initial SMP s for the area and produce a new and updated SMP2 for sustainable coastal defence management. This is achieved through the auspices of the Client Steering Group (CSG), comprising representatives from maritime district councils, the Environment Agency, and other key bodies. 3.2 Member Organisations The Client Steering Group is made up of the members listed in Table 1. Table 1. Client Steering Group member organisations Flood & Coast Protection Operating Authorities Caradon District Council Environment Agency Kerrier District Council Penwith District Council Restormel Borough Council Other Partners Cornwall County Council English Heritage National Trust Natural England Coast and Country Projects Limited (Technical Secretary) 3.3 Organisational Structure The key tasks in carrying out assessments to support policy development of the SMP will be carried out by a SMP Consultant appointed by Caradon District Council, steered by the Client Steering Group (CSG), and managed through the Project Management Group (PMG) with Coast and Country Projects Limited (CCPL) acting as the Project Manager. 10

11 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October At various consultation stages, an Elected Members Forum (EMF) and a Key Stakeholders Group (KSG) will be engaged in the Review via the CSG. Additionally, other stakeholders may be invited to provide input direct to the SMP2 consultant The relationships between the various groups are shown in Figure 1 below, and the details of principal contacts are given in table 2. Figure 1. The Organisational Structure of the SMP Groups. Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly SMP2 Review Organisational Structure Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group Client Steering Group Elected Members Forum Project Management Group Key Stakeholder Group SMP Consultant Other Stakeholders s explained above, the CSG has set up a PMG to oversee the day-to-day management of the SMP review from inception to completion. The PMG is made up from representatives from Coast and Country Projects Ltd and the Environment Agency It was agreed that the PMG would undertake the scoping study and produce a report for handing over to a SMP Consultant. The SMP consultant will be 11

12 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 procured to undertake the main stages of the SMP review and will be appointed through the Environment Agency s SFRM framework (Strategic Flood Risk Management) An Actions Log has been regularly produced by the PMG to clearly define what activities are being undertaken, when and by whom. This will continue and updates will be presented at CSG meetings. 3.4 Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the SMP2 groups, and details of current membership, are given in Table 2. Table 2. The Roles and Responsibilities of the SMP2 Groups Group Membership Roles and Responsibilities Client Steering Group (CSG) Chairman Officer of Caradon DC (lead authority) Jerry Masters Local Authority Rep Penwith DC, Peter Verran Local Authority Rep Kerrier DC, Steve Schotel Local Authority Rep) Cornwall County Council, Anne Reynolds Local Authority Rep Cornwall County Council, Philippa Hoskin/Simon Lowery Environment Agency Rep - Julian Payne Natural England Rep Fiona McNie Provide client expertise in Determining scope and extent of the Shoreline Management Plan review. Maintaining liaison with. Reporting back to the Coastal Group and client organisations. Working in partnership with the consultant to develop: - issues to be dealt with - priority of issues - objectives - draft proposals. Directing further consultation, including methods and material to be employed. Overseeing public consultation exercise. Seeking ratification of SMP policies. Keeping members organisations updated. Identifying key stakeholders and representatives. 12

13 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 National Trust Rep Andrew Davey English Heritage - Vanessa Straker Convening meetings of the Elected Members Forum and Key Stakeholder Groups. Delegating any of the above to the Project Management Group for implementation. Project Management Group SMP Consultant Technical Secretary, Coast and Country Projects Limited - Keith Cole Coast and Country Projects Limited Environment Agency Rep - Julian Payne To be procured through EA Framework Process (NEECA SW) Provides: As above and. Day to Day Client Project Management Maintaining administrative support Provide expert advice to the CSG in determining the scope and extent of the SMP Overseeing Phase 1 including production of the Form of the SMP, Stakeholder strategy, Scoping report, etc for CSG Website development and maintenance As defined in the tender document brief Key Stakeholders Group Membership of group yet to be defined. But may include members from the following interest groups;- Museums Industry / commerce Ramblers Water Sports Clubs / societies Fishing Land owners Tourism Farming / agriculture Environment Parish & Town Councils Residents Associations Public Interest Group Suggest issues and their priorities to be considered within the SMP Meet periodically throughout the SMP review Provide comments on proposals being made by the CSG and SMP consultant Consider proposals on the overall scope and objectives of the SMP Review policies to be carried out in the draft SMP Support the public consultation exercise 13

14 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 Elected Members Forum Other Stakeholders Elected Member representatives from client local authorities and the EA s flood defence committee Individuals and organisations who are likely to be affected by the decisions of the SMP, but who may not be represented on the KSG Consider the issues to be dealt with by the SMP Agree the objectives of the SMP Review the policies to be contained within the SMP Agree the priority of issues Seek ratification of the SMP and its policies Provide information on their areas of interest Identify issues of concern to them about the management of the coastline Respond on the effect of policy proposals on their area of interest 14

15 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October SMP Boundaries and Description of Coastline 4.1 Introduction Rame Head defines the South East boundary and the North West boundary is defined by Hartland Point. The SMP Review will also consider the Isles of Scilly Including estuaries, the total length of coast within the SMP is some 556 miles/ 895km. A map of the SMP area is given in Appendix B The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly SMP Review covers the whole of the coastline within this area, including the estuaries and harbours at Looe, Fowey, Truro, Mawgan, Hayle, Padstow and Newquay (see Appendix C for estuary limits) In the Isles of Scilly, all of the inhabited islands will initially be considered, these include; St Mary s, St Martins, St Agnes, Tresco, Bryher and Gugh The SMP review will also consider St Michaels Mount. 4.2 SMP2 Review Boundaries The SMP guidance reviewed the appropriateness of existing SMP boundaries and recommended suitable changes, based upon process/shoreline evolution characteristics alone, including the possibility of merging some SMPs. This review took into account findings from the Futurecoast Study (Halcrow, 2002) and the English Nature internal report Shoreline Management Plans: advice on key boundary locations (Halcrow, 2001) Development of the first round of SMPs was based upon littoral cell boundaries, which had previously been defined at zones of sediment convergence or divergence. The review of the first round of SMPs identified that there were a number of locations where the existing SMP boundaries were inappropriate, for example, where boundaries divided major estuaries or landforms Appendix E of the guidance, Open Coast SMP Management Boundaries, contains a summary review of the existing SMP boundaries for each of the present SMP areas. In accordance with these SMP Guidance recommendations, 15

16 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group has agreed that the SMPs for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly should be reviewed together in one study In accordance with guidelines, the SMP boundaries within estuaries will ensure that they either match or overlap with Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs). The East Cornwall Catchment Flood Management Plan is within the SMP boundary area (see figure 2 below) The East Cornwall Catchment Flood Management Plan includes a range of river catchments varying in size from only a few square kilometres to the Camel catchment, which is the largest at 235 square kilometres (90 square miles).key rivers include the Camel, Allen, Fowey, Menalhyl, Gannel, Valency, Strat, Neet, Pol and Seaton The principal urban centres are Newquay, Padstow and Wadebridge in the northwest, Bodmin and Fowey in the south-west, Bude in the north, Liskeard in the east and Looe on the south coast. Figure 2. Boundary of the East Cornwall Catchment Flood management Plan. 16

17 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Description of Coastline To facilitate easier reference to information and assessment of issues, the coastline has been divided into a number of lengths which have been termed Coastal Areas These Areas have been defined as follows Area 6d 1, Rame Head To Gribben Head Area 6d 2, Gribben Head To Dodman Point Area 6d 3, Dodman Point To St Anthony Head Area 6d 4, Fal Estuary Area 6d 5, Pendennis Point To Lizard Point Area 6e, Lizard Point to Lands End Area 7a-1, Land s End to Clodgy Point Area Area 7a-2, St Ives Bay Area 7a-3, Godrevy Point to Trevose Head Area 7b-1, Trevose Head to Pentire Point Area 7b-2, Pentire Point to Widemouth Bay Area 7b-3, Widemouth Bay to Hartland Point The Isles of Scilly Rame Head To Gribben Head (6d 1) Area 6d-1 has a south-facing cliffed shoreline with two estuaries of the rivers Looe and Fowey in the western half. The general orientation of this shoreline is east-west but Looe Bay and Whitsand Bay recess up to 6km from the direct line between these headlands. The eastern part of the Whitsand Bay shoreline exhibits a gentle concave curve. The Area contains sites of national importance for ecology, geology, archaeology and landscape. The main towns within this Area are the former fishing and now tourist centres of Looe and Fowey. A similar history exists for the smaller but very popular village of Polperro. Other coastal settlements include Downderry and Seaton, which provide Gribben Head To Dodman Point (6d 2) Area 6d-2 has a deeply indented cliffed shoreline with several prominent headlands and pocket beaches. The western part of the shoreline runs northsouth from Charlestown to Gorran Haven, whilst Par Sands and Crinnis Beach (Carlyon Bay) run east-west. Black Head, Chapel Point and Pen-a-maen / Maenease Point are also prominent headlands in the shoreline south of 17

18 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 Charlestown. The beaches in St Austell Bay and also Pentewan Beach have grown as a result of china clay waste disposal over many years. There are no estuaries in the subcell although the valleys behind Par may once have been rias, now infilled with sediment from the china-clay workings. The St Austell River, flowing south to reach the sea at Pentewan Beach, is the only other watercourse of significance in the area. This Area has been characterised by the past mining of china-clay and settlements have developed around this industry, notably at Par, Carlyon Bay, Charlestown and Pentewan. Other developments within this Area include Polkerris, Duporth and Porthpean, whilst further west lie the villages of Gorran Haven and Mevagissey (where there is also a harbour) which are popular with tourists. Part of this Area is of national significance for its landscape, and there are also ecological, archaeological and geological sites of regional importance Dodman Point To St Anthony Head (6d 3) Area 6d-3 has an indented cliffed shoreline with two large bays, Veryan and Gerrans, some prominent headlands and pocket beaches which, apart from the east-west Carne Beach in Gerrans Bay, are mainly gravelly or bouldery. The general trend of the shoreline is NE-SW, indented up to 4km by the two major bays. This Area is noticeably devoid of any major industrial or residential developments, with only small fishing settlements at Portholland and Portloe, and the slightly larger villages of Portscatho and Gerrans further south. This Area is considered to be nationally important to nature conservation, archaeology and for its landscape Fal Estuary (6d 4) This Area comprises the outer Falmouth Estuary, shown on maps as Carrick Roads and tributary creeks and rivers. One of these, the Penryn River, lies to the north of the town of Falmouth and within its mouth are located Falmouth Docks. Mylor and Restonguet Creeks enter from the west side while St Just Creek and the Percuil River enter from the east; the River Fal enters from the north. The southern extremities are Pendennis Point and St Anthony Head, prominent headlands 1.9km apart. Other cliffed headlands are Castle Point (St Mawes) and Trefusis Point opposite Falmouth Docks. 18

19 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 Much of this Area is considered to be of international importance for its ecology, especially the intertidal and subtidal areas within the estuary. It is also of national interest for its landscape and historic/archeological interests. The Area contains many individual settlements which have developed around the tidal creeks, such as St Anthony, St Mawes, St Just, Feock, Mylor Churchtown and Flushing. The town of Falmouth, including its residential, commercial and the docks and harbour areas, is the major settlement here and the focus of much of the commercial interests for this Area Pendennis Point To Lizard Point (6d 5) Area 6d-5 is an exposed and deeply indented stretch of shoreline facing Falmouth Bay, with the drowned-valley estuary of the Helford River running eastward to the sea between Rosemullion Head and Nare Point. Manacle Point and Black Head are prominent headlands to the south on the Lizard peninsula; most of the intervening bays are not named by maps. This is one of the most important areas of Cornwall for nature conservation, being an area considered to be of international value for its ecology and geology. There are also nationally recognised areas of importance for their ecological, geological, archaeological and landscape value. Porthallow, Porthoustock, Coverack, Cadgwith, Helford, Gillan and Lizard are small coastal settlements on this shoreline, built up around the more traditional farming and fishing activities. The northern end of this Area is again dominated by the town of Falmouth Lizard Point to Lands End (6e) Area 6e is characterised by the hard rock deposits of the west facing coast and the Lands End peninsula. These rocks are generally hard with low erosion rates. On the south facing Penzance coast there are some deposits of head material and softer rocks. The predominant land use is agricultural although there are significant urban developments at Newlyn, Penzance, Marazion, Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion. Much of the area lies within the AONB in addition to being a Heritage Coast, Area of Great Landscape Value and Area of Great Historical Value. Ecologically Marazion Marsh is of great importance Lands End to Clodgy Point (7a-1) This Area is a convex, partly granite-shored, northwestern margin of the Penwith peninsula with a rugged outline but no major outstanding headlands. The only sizeable bay is Whitesand Bay, a concave sandy shore just north of Land's End, 19

20 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 receding about 1.5km between the headlands of Land's End itself and Cape Cornwall. Numerous small headlands along the convex shore towards St Ives show the nature of the igneous rocks, which form headlands with softer slates generally forming the coves, in-between. There is little coastal development within Area 7a-1, with most villages being situated a short distance inland (eg Morvah and Zennor). The exception to this is towards the south where Sennen meets the shore, whilst at the limit of this subcell is the privately owned tourist attraction site built around Land s End. The Area is considered to be of national importance for its ecology, geology and landscape. There is also considerable archaeological interest in this part of Cornwall St Ives Bay (7a-2) This Area has a deeply concave sand-dominated shoreline enclosed between St Ives Head (or 'The Island') and Godrevy Point. These headlands are approximately 8km apart and the bay 3.5km deep. Porthmeor Beach is included in this Area because its character relates more to St Ives Bay than to that of the adjacent Area. Hayle Harbour lies at the mouth of a multi-branched drowned valley where beach sand blown shorewards and sediment from mining operations has filled it to mid-tide level; quays and a sluicing pool add complication to the channel layout. Extensive blown-sand areas, known as towans, occur along much of the shoreline, and the beach from Carbis Bay northeastwards is wide and sandy, crossed by the low-water channel of the Hayle River. Two significant towns, both with different characteristics are situated here. St Ives, including Carbis Bay, is an historic fishing town which now supports a thriving tourist trade, providing accommodation and amenities, whilst Hayle is an industrial town with its own harbour. Stretches of the coast in this Area have been designated as nationally important sites for their ecological, geological, archeological and landscape qualities Godrevy Point to Trevose Head (7a-3) The shoreline of this Area is relatively straight, running generally northwestwards as far as Newquay and then northwards to Trevose Head. It has a number of prominent headlands from Navax Point to St Agnes Head, Penhale Point and the various points, bays and inlets of the Newquay area. From there north, the coastline is relatively uniform until Trevose Head is reached. The length between the two boundary headlands is approximately 42km. 20

21 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 The most prominent settlement on this coast is the town of Newquay, whilst other areas, such as Perranporth and St Agnes also have large developed areas. Other villages tend to be more isolated and spaced along the coast such as Portreath, Porthtowan, Pentire, Trenance, Porthcothan and Constantine Bay. Whilst the more established settlements have grown up around the primary industries of mining, fishing and farming, they now also support the tourist trade, in particular Perranporth and Newquay which have extensive facilities and accommodation. With the geological (structural) trend being east-west, more resistant sedimentary strata tend to give west-pointing headlands, although Cligga Head, Park Head and Trevose Head are due to the presence of hard igneous rocks. There are two sites of international environmental importance on this coast, with many others designated under national categorisations. There are also archeological interests within this Area Trevose Head to Pentire Point (7b-1) Although this Area does not cover a large length of open coast, it includes the large and important Camel Estuary where Padstow and Rock are important tourist and economic centres. The Camel Estuary enters the sea between Stepper Point and the prominent westward-pointing Pentire Point, the two points being 3.3km apart. The estuary derives its name from it crooked outline, as it consists of a north-south outer and an east-west inner part and, upstream beyond the limits of this study, the Wadebridge Reach is oriented northwest southeast probably in line with geological fracture trends. To the west of Stepper Point to Trevose Head, a distance of 9km, lies the open Trevone shoreline with several sandy beaches and headlands such as Cataclews Point and Merope Rocks. Trevose Head is also a prominent westward-pointing feature, resulting from a resistant igneous intrusion oriented east-west parallel to the predominant geological trend in the Area. On the open coast, the smaller settlements of Harlyn, Trevone, Trebetherick and Polzeath are situated. The Area contains ecological, geological, archaeological and landscape areas of national importance Pentire Point to Widemouth Bay (7b-2) The shoreline in Area 7B-2 runs mainly northeast with a marked concavity at its southwestern end where Port Isaac Bay is indented 4.5km from the line between Pentire Point and Tintagel Head. The remainder of the shoreline is relatively 21

22 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 straight but has a number of sharp headlands. The coastline is almost entirely cliffed, and there are no extensive sandy beaches. Development on this coast is very sparse with only a few villages built up around the fishing industry at Portquin, Port Isaac and Portgaverne, Boscastle and Crackington Haven. One of the dominant features in this Area is the historic Tintagel Castle. Long stretches of the coastline have been designated as sites of international importance for their ecological, geological and landscape qualities, whilst archaeological interests are also sited here Widemouth Bay to Hartland Point (7b-3) The almost straight, north-south orientated shoreline of this Area has few indentations and only Lower and Higher Sharpnose Points stand out as headlands. Bude Haven is the only indented bay, some 0.6km. At low water a continuous sand beach with rocks extends some 9.4km from Wanson Mouth to Warren Gutter, including the beach of Bude Haven. North of Warren Gutter there are a number of pocket beaches but generally the foreshore is rocky and boulder strewn. The only settlements of note on the coast itself are Widemouth and the town of Bude, which have grown as important tourist centres contributing significantly to the economy of the Area. Much of the coast is considered to be of international significance for its ecology, whilst national designations cover geological, archaeology and landscape interests. The Isles of Scilly 4.3.1c5 Tresco Sub-Cell This sub-cell incorporates the main inhabited islands of Tresco and Bryher, the large uninhabited island of Samson and the islets of St Helen's, Northwethel, Gweal, Mincarlo and various large rocks. The area lies within the AONB and the Heritage Coast Tresco - New Grimsby - Plumb Island to New Grimsby Quay (T1) New Grimsby is the main arrival point of day visitors to the island, the road connects to the farm and heliport and is the main route for goods deliveries to this area. The area is made up of low density urban residential and agricultural land Tresco - Castle Down - New Grimsby Quay to Merchant's Point (T2) 22

23 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 A rugged high-energy shoreline from which, most mobile material has been eroded. The area is characterised by prehistoric cairns, entrance graves, hut circles, field systems; post-medieval fortifications (including King Charles' Castle and Cromwell's Castle) and 17th century tin workings. All are SAMs or recommended for scheduling, and the two castles are English Heritage properties in care. EH have carried out coastal protection work at Cromwell's Castle Tresco - Rushy Point - Block House Point to Lizard Point (T4) Here dunes are backed by agriculture. Marine cables between Tresco and St Martin's enter the beach at Rushy Point and 150 m south Tresco - South Beach/Pentle Bay (T5) Pentle Bay is a wild, unspoilt expanse of distinctive white quartz sand beaches backed by rough grassland. South Beach is more remote, and has a wild and rocky texture Tresco - Appletree Bay - Carn Near to Appletree Point (T6) A tranquil, simple sandy bay backed by rough grassland with rocky headlands. The Quay at Crow Point provides visitor's first impression of Tresco. A submerged prehistoric field system and post-medieval oyster enclosure (recommended for scheduling) are present Bryher - Popplestones - Great Carn to Popplestone Brow (B1) This is a wild and remote, complex shoreline of sand/shingle bays, rocks, cliffs and headlands providing enclosed and exposed areas. The primary land use is coastal heath and dune grassland Bryher - Shipman Head - Popplestone Brow to The Bar (B2) This unit comprises a rugged high-energy shoreline from which, apart from small pockets, most mobile material has been eroded. The area is within the Shipman Head Down SSSI. And is a breeding area for sea birds. And is important for Nationally rare plants Bryher - Green Bay - The Bar to Works Point (B3) Shallow beaches characterise the shoreline while eroding ram cliffs are evident at the South around Samson Hill. Two prominent bays between The Bar and The 23

24 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 Brow indicate northward sediment movement close to the shore while the general trend within Tresco Flats is south Bryher - Rushy Bay - Works Point to Great Carn (B4) The area comprises dunes and rocky shoreline. It lies within the Rushy Bay and Heathy Hill SSSI St Martin's Sub-Cell The St Martin's sub-cell covers the main island of St Martin's as well as the Eastern Isles, White Island, Round Island and Tëan and other large rocks St Martin's - Tëan Sound Tregarthen's Hotel to Carn Thomas (M1) The quay shelters the town beach. The raised vertical wall at the root of the Quay protects properties there from the worst overtopping St Martin's - St Martin's Bay - White Island Bar to Carn Wethers (N2) A rugged high energy shoreline from which, apart from the beaches of St Martin's Bay and an occasional small pocket, most mobile material has been eroded. The area is within an SSSI. Little Bay to Wine Cove comprises heath/dunes/strands succession, all with nationally scarce species, including a breeding colony of Ringed Plover. Areas of archaeological significance include prehistoric cairns, entrance graves, standing stones and field systems St Martin's - St Martin's Flats Carn Wethers to New Quay (N3) Area comprises of sand dunes. West of Higher Town Bay present steep face covered with marram grass; the slope flattens further east and is less prone to erosion St Martin's - Middle Town - New Quay to Southward Carn (N4) There is one large farm building behind the dune near Southward Carn but in general the dwellings are all on high ground beyond any potential inundation. Since the bulb fields at low level appear to have been abandoned, the campsite is the only business that would be affected 24

25 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October St Agnes Sub-Cell This cell contains the inhabited islands of St Agnes and Gugh. Owing to the depth of Smith Sound, it is considered that Annet is essentially another sub-cell in its own right (although it will not be considered in this Shoreline Management Plan) St Agnes - St Mary's Sound - Tol Tuppens to Kittern Rock (A1) The ground rises steeply behind the rocky north facing shore with rocky promontories at Tol Tuppens and Kittern Rock. There was no discernible change in shape of beach between the Admiralty Charts of 1792 and St Agnes - St Mary's Sound - Kittern Rock to The Hoe (A2) A rugged boulder strewn coastline with the indentation of Dropnose Porth eroding slowly on its north coast. Generally backed by rising ground some of which is agricultural St Agnes - The Bar - The Hoe - Tol Tuppens (A3) Fairly sheltered apart from the exposed headlands at Tol Tuppens and The Hoe. The Bar has formed at the junctions of the deeply indented Porth Conger and The Cove and appears to be stable although possibly adjusting in shape to the prevailing storm direction The area is as SSSI, notable for nationally rare Orange Bird's foot and rare lichens. Short vegetation at cliff edge includes uncommon Western Clover and Adder's Tongue St Agnes - Troy Town - Long Point to Periglis Slips (A7) A wild remote, rocky shoreline with views westward to Annet and western rocks St Agnes - Big Pool - Periglis to Kallimay Point (A8) Narrow dunes, backed by west maritime grassland St Mary's Sub-Cell The St Mary's sub-cell encompasses solely St Mary's and includes Crow Bar at its north side St Mary's - Porth Mellon - Carn Thomas to Harry's Walls (M2) This unit is largely urban and recreational beach. The embayment is used for the import of heavy plant and equipment. 25

26 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October St Mary's - Porth Thomas - Harry's Walls to Newford Island (M3) The area is a low density urban area with intimate sandy bay with boulders and rocky areas St Mary's - Porth Loo - Newford Island to Taylor's Island (M4) Mixed usage area comprising both surburban area and farmaland. High erosion rates expected St Mary's - North - Taylor's Island to Innisidgen (M5) This is a rural area accommodating a golf club at Carn Morval St Mary's - Crow Sound - Innisidgen to Porth Hellick Point (M6) Generally uncultivated coastal margins which are popular with ramblers particularly in the summer. The main habitat is coastal grass/scrub with bulb fields to rear. There is some agricultural use. Numerous archaeological remains occur here, ranging from prehistoric cairns, entrance graves, field systems to Civil War batteries and breastwork St Mary's - Porth Hellick - Porth Hellick Point to Newfoundland (M7) A low and stable bank at the landward end guards the Higher Moors marsh, which is an important SSSI within the archipelago and the source of fresh water for the island (mixed with desalinated seawater). The coast itself not designated except at head of Bay St Mary's - Salakee Down - Newfoundland Point to Inner Blue (M8) A rugged high energy shoreline from which, apart from small pockets, most mobile material has been eroded St Mary's - Old Town Bay - Middle Carn to Old Town Slip (M11) Primary Land use is remnant heath and rocky shore. There is a low density residential area St Mary's - Old Town Bay - Old Town Slip to The Old Church (M12) The area comprises mainly bulb fields. There is a mediaeval quay proposed for scheduling. 26

27 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October St Mary's - Peninnis - Carn Lêh to Playground (M14) High exposed headland which is uncultivated. The waved maritime heath is species rich. South of Porth Cressa is in an SSSI. Rich lichen flora on cliffs St Mary's - Porth Cressa - Slip to Sally Port (M16) A popular amenity beach of sand with some rocks/boulders highly visible from adjoining seafront buildings, some of which deviate from the vernacular building styles making this a less picturesque backdrop than other built up areas St Mary's - Garrison - Sally Port to Tregarthen's Hotel (M17) Internationally important military complex representing 350 years of fortification Garrison walls are English Heritage Property in Care - some coastal protection work carried out by EH. 27

28 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Proposed Scope of the SMP 5.1 Phases in the Development of the SMP The SMP review will be prepared in accordance with the SMP guidance documents (March 2006). This is a sound basis on which to carry out the review. The tasks and activities within the guidance will be reflected in the tender documents for the procurement of the consultant Six stages are identified in the guidance, where full details can be found: Stage 1: Scope the SMP. Stage 2: Assessments to support policy development. Stage 3: Policy development. Stage 4: Public examination. Stage 5: Finalise plan. Stage 6: Plan dissemination Should any additional activities be identified, these will be assessed for appropriateness and included where necessary. 5.2 Integration with Existing Management Plans 28

29 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October The development of policies for the SMP review will need to consider existing management plans and conservation objectives, including those associated with nature conservation designations. Ideally, there should be no contradiction of management policy between the SMP and existing management plans within the same area, but the review should challenge the sustainability of previous policies if thought necessary. Table 3 lists the existing management plans that will need to be taken into account. Table 3: Existing Management Plans Management Plan Format Location AONB Management Plans Cornwall Web Based Isles of Scilly Electronic aonb@scilly.gov.uk Local Authority Local Plans Electronic See each local authority website PPS25 Web based consultations/pps25 SMP1 x 3 Electronic Can be obtained from CCPL Offices Sherborne /Hard Copy CFMP s Web based / /?version=1&lang=_e Water Framework Directive Web based 29

30 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Special Issues for Study Area Table 4 lists locations within the SMP area, which are known from local knowledge and from discussions within the CSG to be particularly sensitive or contentious. Table 4. Sensitive or contentious areas within the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly SMP Location Designation Issue Polruan to Polperro Special Areas of Conservation A range of cliff habitats influenced by the complex lithological variation and tectonic structure The cliff habitats are particularly important for their assemblage of plants Fal & Helford Special Areas of Conservation This is a sheltered site on the south-west coast of England, with a low tidal range and a wide range of substrates resulting in biologically one of the richest examples of sandbanks in the UK. The Lizard Special Areas of Conservation The combination of its complex geology and a southern location has resulted in the diverse nature of the plants and plant communities found here, many of which are particularly species-rich and some of which are rare in the UK. Penhale Dunes Special Areas of Conservation A large area of fixed dunes with herbaceous vegetation on an extensive and exposed calcareous dune system where active geomorphological and successional processes occur Tintagel-Marsland- Clovelly Coast Special Areas of Conservation A range of maritime influences and vegetation developed on hard neutral to acidic sedimentary rocks. It demonstrates a range of vertical or nearvertical cliffs with intervening slumped sections 5.4 Programme and Progress on SMP2 to Date 30

31 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October The Defra high-level targets require the revised Shoreline Management Plans to be complete by 31 March Indicative timings of the different stages and tasks within the SMP review are given by the guidance docs, see Appendix F Tasks within Stage 1: Scope the SMP, as defined in the guidance notes, have been carried out by the Project Management Group, and are summarised in Table 5. Table 5 Summary of work carried out for Stage 1 of the SMP review Task Description Work carried out 1.1 Initiate SMP Client steering group membership decided upon. Organisational structure agreed upon and set up. Approach to producing SMP decided upon. Scope of work to produce the SMP decided upon 1.2 SMP definition SMP boundaries confirmed. Philosophy for inclusion of estuaries confirmed 1.3 Stakeholder engagement Stakeholder engagement strategy defined. Stakeholders identified. Database of registered stakeholders compiled (in progress) Stakeholders will be contacted to inform them of SMP process. Information leaflet prepared and distributed (see Appendix E). Website set up ( Database of stakeholders holding information compiled (in progress) 1.4 Data collation Sources of data identified (in progress) 1.5 Additional investigations Historic Environment information gathered 5.4 Agree Form of the SMP Coast and Country Projects Ltd have set up a website for the Coastal Group and this has a section for the Shoreline Management Plan review. It is currently being used to register the interest of stakeholders and for them to provide the PMG with details of data they may hold. The final delivery of the SMP will be in electronic form, available on the Coastal Group website ( either to be viewed or downloaded in PDF format. It will also be available to Steering Group members in electronic (CD) and hard copy report. 31

32 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Stakeholder Engagement 6.1 Stakeholder Engagement A Summary A stakeholder engagement strategy has been produced for this SMP review and is available as a standalone document either as hard copy or online at The stakeholder engagement process is intended to build trust and understanding between all parties involved in the formation of an SMP with the aim of being inclusive, transparent and appropriate in its methods and application The main groups involved in the review of the SMP are follows: The Elected Members Forum The Client Steering Group The Project Management Group The Key Stakeholders Group Other stakeholders The SMP Consultant The membership of these groups, together with their roles and responsibilities, have already been summarised in Section 3, and in Figure It is intended to involve elected member representatives in the production of the SMP, principally through the Elected Members Forum. One or two elected members, encompassing relevant portfolios, will be invited to participate from each of the local authorities within the Shoreline Management Plan area The Client Steering Group has overall responsibility for managing stakeholder engagement. They organise meetings of the Elected Members Forum and the Key Stakeholders Group and are the principal point of contact with other stakeholders The membership of the Key Stakeholders Group provides representation of the primary interests within the study area. Group members will be involved through workshops and meetings and provide feedback information to the Client Steering Group. 32

33 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October The Client Steering Group will be the principal point of contact for the Elected Members Group, the Key Stakeholders Group and other stakeholders and the SMP consultant will assist. This is a departure from the approach commonly used in the first round of SMP's, in which the SMP Consultant had a substantial involvement in communicating with stakeholders It is considered that the Client Steering Group, with its local authority base, substantial local contacts and established relationships, is better placed than a consultant to carry out the day-to-day stakeholder engagement functions. This leaves the SMP Consultant free to concentrate on the technical aspects of the SMP review and the provision of support to the Client Steering Group on stakeholder engagement, as and when requested Database of Stakeholders An initial database of stakeholders is currently being developed using stakeholder information from the first SMP documents, a methodical search and information from the Client Steering Group These stakeholders are being entered into an Access database and will be contacted in the near future to ascertain whether they wish to participate in the SMP and be recorded as registered stakeholders. Information contained within this database will include contact details, region (the area has been geographically sprit into several regions for participation purposes) and issues and options, where given. An initial list of organisations and contacts can be found in Appendix D Stakeholders may indicate that they hold data, which may be useful in the SMP process, and the Client Steering Group will maintain a separate database of these stakeholders The initial consultation list of potential stakeholders is not intended to be comprehensive. For example, detailed land registry searches to identify coastal landowners have not been carried out, and neither have walkover surveys or house-to-house been made in an attempt to identify every possible potential stakeholder. Nonetheless, the lists compiled will be considered to represent most of those individuals and organisations that are likely to have a serious interest in the SMP review An information leaflet has been produced and a copy of this can be seen in 33

34 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October 2008 Appendix E. The leaflet provides a brief background of Shoreline Management Plans, the extent of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Review and the composition of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group. It also encourages people/organisations to register as Stakeholders either via the website or through the Project Management Group. 34

35 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Sources of Information 7.1 Available Data Sets The Defra guidance outlines the data requirements for the SMP review. This. includes data from the first generation SMP, base data (for example, Ordnance Survey mapping), thematic data, locally and regionally-specific data, new data (having been produced following the first generation SMP), and other plans (see Table 3) As part of the scoping work carried out by the CSG the principle sources of information for producing the SMP have been identified and listed in Table 6. In addition to the nationally or regionally available datasets, there will be a need to include non-standard data and locally derived datasets. These will be available from the CSG members and other groups identified by the CSG or from Stakeholders, as the SMP review evolves. Table 6. Principal Sources of Information Type Description Location SMP1 for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Rame Head to Lizard Point Lands End to Hartland Point Isles of Scilly The original SMP lists sources of data which should be examined for the SMP review (see Appendix I) CCPL Sherborne Coastal databases Atlantic Coast Database CD CCPL Sherborne Coastal Observatories Channel Coastal Observatory Strategic Coastline Study Lizard Point to Lands End Files held at CSG member organisation offices Registered stakeholders See Appendix I for full list Stakeholder data information to follow. CCPL, Sherborne Caradon DC Carrick DC Council for the Isles of Scilly Environment Agency Kerrier DC North Cornwell DC Penwith DC Restormel DC Cornwall CC Other Partners 35

36 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October A key data management requirement is the recording of information used within the SMP. Appendix B of Defra guidance details the dataset requirements for the production of a SMP and advises that this should be cross-referenced to Appendix D, which provides details of sources for coastal behaviour and dynamics. A data request procedure is presented and links are provided to the Flood Management website, where the full list of relevant datasets is described, together with contact details for the providers where a national provider for SMPs exists Any information gathered from stakeholders and others for use in the SMP development should be properly referenced and recorded in a bibliographic database. The intention is for this to be adopted and expanded upon during the SMP review process In Volume 2 of the guidance, Task 1.4 (b) gives information on good data management practice, but advises that no national coastal meta database product is available to support SMPs. Task 1.4 (c) advises that further review of data may be required in the pursuit of baseline understanding of coastal behaviour and dynamics Appendices H and I contain a more comprehensive list of currently identified relevant data sources. 7.2 Data Management Fundamental to our ability to make informed decisions in our development of the SMP is the need for good quality data It is our intention to ensure that data is: Fit for the purpose required by Defra, EA and the Coastal Group. Easily accessible by the people producing the SMP. Part of a widespread culture of informed data sharing. Fully managed and quality controlled. Used to provide all those involved in the production of the SMP with the information and knowledge to manage the work. 36

37 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October In order to support these broad principles, we must ensure that everyone who is involved in the production of the SMP or who will use it: knows what data is needed and what data is available. knows where the data is and that they can access the data. knows how and why the data was collected and to what degree of accuracy and precision. is capable of accessing and presenting the data in the required format. does not duplicate or waste effort in collecting, managing and analysing data across the organisation. understands and adheres to any legal restrictions regarding the data. is capable of efficiently and effectively meeting demands for information. knows who the experts are and how they can be contacted A key requirement is to record information used during the development of the SMP. Information gathered will need to be referenced and recorded in a bibliographic database. Once developed, the database will continue to be populated throughout SMP development. 37

38 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Additional Investigations 8.1 Guidance One of the tasks recommended by the Defra guidance documents under Stage One: Scope the SMP, is to undertake further studies to provide information necessary for the review of the SMP The Cornwall Beach and Dunes Study has been commissioned and will complete in time to feed information into this review. No other further studies have been commissioned. 8.2 Desktop Appraisal A desktop appraisal has been carried out by the Client Steering Group using the guidance, which reviewed recommendations on additional studies and investigations made in the original SMP1 for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly A summary of the desktop appraisal is included as Appendix G. 38

39 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Scoping Report October Environmental Assessments 9.1 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) As SMPs are high level strategic planning documents, a full Environmental Impact Assessment and production of an Environmental Statement would not be appropriate The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive (EC Directive 2001/42) sets out requirements for the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment The SMP consultant will be required to carry out SEA as an integral part of the Review and this is explained in the Contract Scope and Activity Schedule. 9.2 Appropriate Assessment (AA) Following a European Court of Justice ruling that the UK had failed to ensure that land use plans are subject to an AA, directed that all SMP Reviews would now need to be accompanied by an AA (even though they are not land use plans under the Habitats Directive) Any AA for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly SMP should be done at a level appropriate to the wide-ranging scale of SMP s. It should take account of the fact that more detailed environment assessments will be done at the strategy and scheme/project stage and as the identification of any adverse effect becomes similarly more definite, so the identification of a need for compensatory measures can be firmed up The CSG will produce a suitable AA methodology for this Shoreline Management Plan, based on the EA guidance published in October 2007, in due course. However the actual AA for the site cannot progress until the draft policy options for each length of coastline are determined. The consultant is asked in the Contact Scope and Activity Schedule to provide assistance to the PMG, who will produce the AA. 39

40 APPENDICES Appendix Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Title Abbreviations and Acronyms Study Boundaries and Documentation Stated Tidal Limits of Rivers and Estuaries to be included in the SMP Study Boundaries and Documentation Initial List of Stakeholder Organisations Information Leaflet Guidance Timetable, Tasks etc Summary of Investigations Recommended by SMP1 Historic Reports and Files Sourced and Currently Held by CCPL Additional Reports and Studies 40

41 Appendix A Abbreviations and Acronyms AA Appropriate Assessment AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty CCO Channel Coastal Observatory CCPL Coast and Country Projects Limited CD Chart Datum CFMP Catchment Flood Management Plan CG Coastal Group CISCAG Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Coastal Authorities Group CPSE Coast Protection Survey England CSG Client Steering Group Defra Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs DMF Devon Maritime Forum EA Environment Agency EH English Heritage EMF Elected Members Forum GCR Geological Conservation Review site GIS Geographic Information System HAT Highest Astronomic Tide HER Historic Environment Record HLT High Level Target ICE Institution of Civil Engineers ICZM Integrated Coastal Zone Management KSG Key Stakeholders Group LAT Lowest Astronomic Tide LGA Local Government Association MAFF Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (now ) MHWN Mean High Water Neap tide MHWS Mean High Water Spring tide MIP Major Incident Plan MLWN Mean Low Water Neap tide MLWS Mean Low Water Spring tide MSL Mean Sea Level MU Management Unit NE Natural England NFCDD National Flood and Coastal Defence Database NMR National Monuments Record NRG National Review Group (Environment Agency) NT National Trust OD Ordnance Datum 41

42 ODN PAG PAR PCO PMG PPG PSA PU RCZAS RFDC RIGS SA SAC SDA SEA SEM SMP SFRM SMP1 SMP2 SMR SPA SSSI Ordnance Datum Newlyn Project Appraisal Guidance Project Appraisal Report Plymouth Coastal Observatory Project Management Group Planning Policy Guidance Public Service Agreement Policy Unit Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Regional Flood Defence Committee Regionally Important Geomorphological/Geological Site Sustainability Appraisal Special Area of Conservation Service Delivery Agreement Strategic Environmental Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Model Shoreline Management Plan Strategic Flood Risk Management A first generation Shoreline Management Plan A second generation Shoreline Management Plan Sites and Monuments Record Special Protection Area Site of Special Scientific Interest 42

43 Appendix B Study Boundaries and Documentation Extract from SMP guidance regarding review of SMP1 boundaries a. Rame Head to Lizard Point (6d) b. Lizard Point to Land s End (6e) c. Isles of Scilly d. Land s End to Hartland Point (7a & b) a. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN Rame Head to Lizard Point (6d) BOUNDARY 1: Rame Head Does the boundary NEED to change? : No Rame Head provides a strong, geologically controlled, headland influence on the adjacent shorelines. Should a boundary change be considered? : Possibly On geomorphological grounds, it may be appropriate to consider moving the boundary to Start Point, as the coast to the west of this point is similar to that of the South Cornwall coast, although there are no strong linkages along this frontage that would necessitate such a move. It would also be possible to consider moving the Rame Head boundary to the Devon-Cornwall administrative boundary, at the River Tamar. Whilst the Tamar does not provide a strong a process boundary, there are no significant alongshore interactions here. BOUNDARY 2: Lizard Point Does the boundary NEED to change? : No Lizard Point is a hard igneous headland, marking a significant change in coastline orientation, around which there is no significant sediment transport. It also creates a south Cornwall SMP. Should a boundary change be considered? : Possibly There is very little large-scale interaction on any of the Cornish coastline due to its hard rocky, headland dominated, form. As such Lizard Point, whilst a major headland, does not actually form a boundary in any significant processes, and it would be reasonable to take any one of the many other headlands on the Cornish coast. It is likely that the choice of any possible alternative would be based on administrative boundaries. SMP AREA Are there other boundaries to consider? : Yes This coastline is essentially composed of a number of self-contained bays, separated by long lengths of rocky coast along which there is very little process linkage. As such, most of these bays can be considered as individual SMPs, with insignificant/no linkage to adjacent areas. 43

44 Are there major inter-smp considerations? : No Assessment of coastal processes and physical interactions should not be constrained by the SMP management boundaries. Should the SMP area be altered? : Possibly Any change would be driven by administrative requirements alone. Consideration could be given to creating a Cornwall SMP by combining the three SMPs covering its coastline. b. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN Lizard Point to Land s End (6e) BOUNDARY 1: Does the boundary NEED to change? Lizard Point : No Lizard Point is a hard igneous headland, marking a significant change in coastline orientation, around which there is no significant sediment transport. It also creates a south Cornwall SMP. Should a boundary change be considered? Possibly There is very little large-scale interaction on any of the Cornish coastline due to its hard rocky, headland dominated, form. As such Lizard Point, whilst a major headland, does not actually form a boundary in any significant processes, and it would be reasonable to take any one of the many other headlands on the Cornish coast. It is likely that the choice of any possible alternative would be based on administrative boundaries. BOUNDARY 2: Land s End Does the boundary NEED to change? : No Land s End is also a hard igneous headland, marking a significant change in coastline orientation, around which there is no significant sediment transport. Should a boundary change be considered? : Possibly As stated above for Lizard Point, the weak process linkages on the Cornish coast mean that it would be reasonable to choose a location most appropriate for administrative purposes. May be appropriate to choose Penlee Point as the western edge of Mounts Bay. SMP AREA Are there other boundaries to consider? : Yes Within the Lizard Point to Land s End frontage there are significant rock coast lengths, along the Lizard and Penwith peninsulas, but a low lying frontage within Mounts Bay which is distinct from the adjacent areas. Are there major inter-smp considerations? : No Assessment of coastal processes and physical interactions should not be constrained by the SMP management boundaries. Should the SMP area be altered? : Possibly Any change would be driven by administrative requirements alone. Consideration could be given to creating a Cornwall SMP by combining the three SMPs covering its coastline. 44

45 c. Isles of Scilly BOUNDARY 1: Does the boundary NEED to change? Should a boundary change be considered? BOUNDARY 2: Does the boundary NEED to change? Should a boundary change be considered? Not applicable : N/A : N/A Not applicable : N/A : N/A SMP AREA Are there other boundaries to consider? : Yes It would be possible to consider each of the main islands (e.g. St Mary s, St Martin s, Tresco, Bryher and St Agnes) as separate SMPs, however the similarities between their form (granite geology with extensive sand deposits) and the processes operating, means that there is no reason to consider such sub-division. Are there major inter-smp considerations? : No Assessment of coastal processes and physical interactions should not be constrained by the SMP management boundaries. Whilst there are process linkages between individual islands, their separation from the mainland by a wide and deep channel of open sea, results in their being no process connection with any mainland frontage. Should the SMP area be altered? : No It is logical to consider the islands together, and no linkages exist to the mainland. d. Land s End to Hartland Point (7a & b) BOUNDARY 1: Does the boundary NEED to change? Land s End : No Land s End is a hard igneous headland, marking a significant change in coastline orientation, around which there is no significant sediment transport. It also creates a south Cornwall SMP. Should a boundary change be considered? Possibly There is very little large-scale interaction on any of this coastline due to its hard rocky, headland dominated, form. As such Land s End, whilst a major headland, does not actually form a boundary in any significant processes, and it would be reasonable to take any one of the many other headlands on the Cornish coast. It is likely that the choice of any possible alternative would be based on administrative boundaries. BOUNDARY 2: Hartland Point Does the boundary NEED to change? : No Hartland Point is a hard headland, formed of inter-bedded sandstones and shales, marking a change in coastline orientation, around which there is no significant sediment transport. Should a boundary change be considered? : Possibly 45

46 As stated above for Land s End, the weak process linkages on this coast mean that it would be reasonable to choose a location most appropriate for administrative purposes, e.g. the Cornwall-Devon administrative boundary. However, Hartland Point marks the start of Barnstable Bay, which should be retained in a single SMP as it forms a distinct coastal system. SMP AREA Are there other boundaries to consider? : Yes This coastline is essentially composed of a number of self-contained bays, separated by long lengths of rocky coast along which there is very little process linkage. As such, most of these bays can be considered as individual SMPs, with no/insignificant linkage to adjacent areas. Are there major inter-smp considerations? : No Assessment of coastal processes and physical interactions should not be constrained by the SMP management boundaries. Should the SMP area be altered? : Possibly Any change would be driven by administrative requirements alone. Consideration could be given to creating a Cornwall SMP by combining the three SMPs covering its coastline. If this option was pursued, it would be recommended that the rocky coast between Marsland and Hartland Point be included in the SMP to the north, representing an extension of the headland feature of Hartland. 46

47 APPENDIX C Stated Tidal Limits of Rivers and Estuaries to be included in the SMP Seaton Use tidal limit at Seaton Bridge. CFMP will overlap, but is unlikely to propose actions affecting coastal processes. Looe The tidal limits extend far inland relative to scale of estuary. Wave action is liable to be restricted by the main road crossing. An alternative boundary is the upstream limit of the town as justified in SMP1. Land management between suggested boundaries and tidal limit should have negligible impact on sediment loads. CFMP overlaps at present, but maybe restructured to exclude Looe. Polperro Use Tidal Limit at end of harbour. CFMP extends to tidal limit. 47

48 Fowey The Tidal Limit is relatively far inland with: deep channel; limited sediment from tidal reach. Possible boundaries at settlement limits. This is slightly further than justified by coastal processes for SMP1 boundary on Fowey but ensures consistent flood defence management through Fowey. However, this ignores saltmarsh habitats, and extensive mudflats. The presence of these should drive the boundary towards the tidal limit. The higher boundary would include Lostwithiel with its combined tidal/fluvial defences. This could be dealt with in either CFMP or SMP, so long as it is clear which leads. Alternatively the boundary could be moved to downstream of the settlement. Lerryn would be included in the higher boundary. Since flooding here is predominantly tidal flooding this would be appropriate. Golant is entirely tidal flooding, with CFMP considering local runoff issues. CFMP boundary is unclear at present. Fowey may need to be excluded from that plan. UPDATE ASAP Par Use tidal limit formed by Flood Defence Structures. This ties in with CFMP and Environment Agency flood management. No coastal processes extend beyond this point. Whilst sediment releases from the Par may be an issue, particularly for Par Beach, extending the SMP boundary further inland would not provide any further insight on this issue. The Tidal Limit for Polmear Stream is unclear. Taking the downstream limit of road culvert would ensure all wave action and dune processes are captured. CFMP unlikely to consider Polmear Stream in detail and if anything would likely to consider no active intervention. 48

49 Charlestown Use tidal limit at inland end of harbour. That or lock gates. Watercourse elevated above tidal waters and so no issue with CFMP boundary. Pentewan The St Austell River and Pentewan Stream are heavily modified down to the normal tidal limit. Fluvial flows have a localised impact on the beach, and carry a small sediment load (largely due to erosion of the canalised upstream channel). The CFMP will need to consider down to the tidal limit due to influence on flood risk management systems here. The SMP2 will need to consider the entire beach up to and including the Harbour, especially in relation to possible regeneration of the harbour and holiday camp. Therefore an alternative boundary might be the West End road bridge and the Harbour walls; this accepts an overlap with the CFMP. Mevagissey SMP boundary should be outfall of Mevagissey Stream into the Harbour as this watercourse has minimal interaction with coastal processes (due to small catchment and urban location). However, combined tidal and fluvial flood risks to the town do need to be considered although this may overlap with the CFMP and policies will need to be reviewed to ensure compatibility between plans. 49

50 Porthluney Cove/Caerhays Normal Tidal limit shown on beach, should extend to rear of beach to include stream influence on beach profile. The CFMP is not likely to consider this ordinary watercourse explicitly, but might support wetlands enhancement. West (and East) Portholland Negligible interaction between streams and coastal processes due to heavily modified shoreline and small catchment size. Use rear of beach as SMP boundary. The CFMP will not consider these ordinary watercourses explicitly. Pendower Beach Tidal Limit is unclear, however, the watercourse has a small catchment area with no significant land use changes proposed. Could use the footbridge as the SMP boundary, if needed to be considered at all. The CFMP is not likely to promote any management activities and will not consider this ordinary watercourse explicitly. 50

51 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management Plan Review Scoping Report - October 2008 St Mawes SMP1 concluded that wave propagation from open sea was significant at St Mawes but had little influence upstream. With the small catchments and deep estuary there is little sediment movement. A boundary was taken from Polvarth Point, see inset figure. However, the tidal floodplain for St Mawes extends further inland and the Fal and Helford Intertidal SSSI extends to the tidal limits. For environmental objectives and especially coastal squeeze impacts on the SSSI it would be prudent to extend the SMP2 boundaries to the normal tidal limits. There is no CFMP coverage. Falmouth The two maps below show the SMP1 boundaries and SSSI extents. The UK BAP saltmarsh (e.g. at Ruan Lanihorn as discussed in SMP1) and mudflat habitats, the Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI and Malpas Estuary SSSI would only be addressed by the SMP2 if the boundary is taken to tidal limit. The need for this is reinforced by the need to consider coastal squeeze impacts on these tidal habitats. 51

52 This also matches direction from CFMPs, since most settlements included are tidally dominated flooding, with fluvial impacts being negligible. The exception is Truro. Here it may be more appropriate for the SMP boundary to stop at the Agency s Tidal Barrier, such that the CFMP considers the combined fluvial and tidal issues there, which can only be addressed through combination of fluvial and tidal flood risk management actions. Maenporth Whilst tidal floodplain extends inland, coastal processes restricted by Maenporth Road although this should be reviewed as part of SMP. No development is at risk of tidal flooding. Due to catchment size there are no significant sediment or flow impacts from eth watercourses to the coastal unit. CFMP policy unit will extend to road. Helford/Gillan SMP1concluded there was limited sediment inflow from upstream and wave propagation from downstream that Helford/Helford passage was a suitable boundary. However, as with St Mawes, this cuts the Lower Fal and Helford Intertidal SSSI habitat in half. The upper limit of the SSSI could be used for the SMP2 boundary. This leaves Gweek on the normal tidal limit outside of the SMP but which would be included in the CFMP as joint fluvial/tidal and tide-locked conditions. Gillan Creek would similarly be considered to the normal tidal limit at Penpoll Mill. 52

53 Downas Tidal influence to back of cove only. Not considered in SMP1. No need to consider watercourse in SMP2. Poltesco Tidal influence to rear of cove only. Not considered in SMP1. No need to consider watercourse in SMP2. Cadgwith Tidal influence (and 1000 year flood) to rear of cove only. Not considered in SMP1. No need to consider watercourse in SMP2. Looe Bar/The Looe Whilst the Bar remains in place it marks the tidal limit. The Bar may need further consideration in the SMP2 SMP1 considered no further, and The Looe and River Cober will be considered in the CFMP. Porthleven Normal tidal limit to rear of inner harbour and suitable SMP2 boundary. CFMP will consider tide-locking impacts on fluvial defence system. SMP needs to consider wave action in addition to still water levels as shown. 53

54 Marazion Present tidal boundary is outfall under coast road. However, by 2080s MHWS will extend into Marshes (Marazion Marshes SSSI), see 3mAOD spot height c.f maod present MHWS. Consideration up to limit of SSSI may be prudent to guide long term management options. SMP1 considered this length as Hold the Line as preferred. Penzance Chyandour Chyandour Stream consider to normal tidal limit/ A30. Penzance Larrigan River Normal Tidal Limit Larrigan Bridge. CFMP will consider to tide-locking of the culvert and trash screen. Newlyn Coombe River SMP2 boundary to Jack Lane bridge. CFMP will consider tide-locking upstream. Lamorna Penberth Cape Cornwall Take SMP boundary to Take SMP boundary to Take SMP boundary rear of cove only. rear of cove only to rear of cove only 54

55 Hayle Estuary SMP1 took boundary to Griggs Quay on River Hayle and Cooper House Pool Sluice on Angarrick Stream. Taking SMP to A30/mainline crossings on River Hayle, and Lethlean Lane on Angarrick Stream would ensure consideration of entire Hayle Estuary & Carrack Gladden SSSI which is likely to be affected as a whole by sea level rise. CFMP is unclear on boundaries, but will extend to the Cooperhouse Pool Sluice. Managed realignment of the Agency s St Erth defences is being considered. At present these are upstream of the tidal limit, although historically the tidal limit extended beyond St Erth. Either the CFMP and SMP should overlap, or the SMP highlights the CFMP lead on this issue. Gwithian Take Red River to bifurcation at rear of beach to ensure channel geomorphology can be taken into account. Portreath Take SMP2 to rear of beach and harbour. Portreath Stream flows are minimal due to SWW bypass tunnel. Porthtowan Take SMP2 to rear of beach.. St Agnes Take SMP2 to rear of beach 55

56 Perranporth SMP1 took boundaries to ntl. Recent tidal flooding confirmed significance of wave action further inland. Suggested alternative boundaries are Beach Road (on Perrancombe Stream) and St Piran s Road (on Bolingey Stream). CFMP will overlap to ntl, and but only consider tide-locking & fluvial upstream. Holywell Bay Porth Joke Take to ntl. Take to ntl River Gannel, Newquay/Pentire SMP1 did not consider the River Gannel estuary. NTL upstream of Trevemper Bridge which forms a significant constriction to flows. This would make a suitable SMP2 boundary and include review of saltmarsh habitat etc. in estuary. The CFMP will consider fluvial flooding and tide-locking upstream of Trevemper Bridge Porth Use normal tidal limit to Alexandra and Beach Roads. Fluvial input negligible to coastal processes. 56

57 Mawgan Porth Use B3276 for limit of River Menalhyl Porthcothan Boundary. However, sand dune management NTL is suitable boundary options and erosion potential may require. consideration of a boundary further inland Harlyn Watercourse has negligible impact on beach processes. Harlyn Bridge would be suitable boundary. CFMP would need to consider tide-locking upstream. River Camel The SMP1 confirmed the Schedule 4 boundary to be near Pinkson Creek. Wave propagation was also shown not to extend beyond Saviours Point (north of Padstow). However, it acknowledged that sand bank movements in the outer estuary were related to movements further east. The confluence with the River Amble, further inland, was therefore taken as the SMP1 boundary. There are key UK BAP tidal and intertidal habitats (saltmarsh, mudflats, coastal & floodplain grazing marshes) that extend to the tidal limits of the Camel Estuary. Management of these do need to be considered in relation to long term sea level rise. For example, Natural England and the Environment Agency are considering in the short to medium term the improvement of the Amble Marshes SSSI as a fresh water 57

58 habitat. However, in the longer term they are considering the change to salt water habitats. There is a rolling programme of floodplain restoration schemes extending upstream of Wadebridge, these are mixed fresh and saline habitats, although sea level rise will increase the saline component of these and lead to migration of the habitats upstream. The CFMP has considered fluvial and tidelocking issues at Wadebridge, but further guidance is required on purely tidal flood risks which will have a significant influence on the sustainable future of Wadebridge. The CFMP has confirmed that Wadebridge is one of the highest priority areas for NCDC in terms of flood risk. Extending the SMP boundary beyond Wadebridge will ensure that the SMP provides guidance to NCDC on this matter. These issues support taking the SMP2 to the tidal limits of the Camel and tributaries. Polzeath Port Quin Port Isaac No need to consider the stream Take SMP to ntl. Take SMP to ntl. explicitly in SMP even though CFMP considers tidetidal floodplain extends inland. locking CFMP will consider tide-locking. Take SMP to ntl. Take SMP to ntl. Boscastle 58

59 Port Gaverne CFMP considers tide-locking Crackington Haven The principal interaction of the watercourses is in combination with coastal erosion. Therefore the erosion limits will be more important in determining SMP boundaries, but this will need to take into account the watercourses contribution to this. Bude The SMP1 extended to the normal tidal limit formed by the Environment Agency sluice at the mouth of the River Neet. However, the sluice controls saline intrusion up the river, such that the floodplains retain freshwater conditions. This is enhanced by embankments protecting the agricultural land. The long term future of this arrangement will need to be considered, especially in terms of opportunities for creation of intertidal habitat, such as Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh. A boundary further inland should be considered. The extent of the present 1000 year tidal floodplain may give a suitable boundary. 59

60 Combe Take ntl/erosion extent as SMP boundary. Near Mead Coastal erosion is likely to be dominant factor for SMP boundary. 60

61 APPENDIX D Initial List of Stakeholder Organisations Ampersand Ltd. Animal Surf School, Newquay Animal Surf School, Polzeath Antony Parish Council AONB Teams [Cornwall & IoS] AFU [IoS] Associated British Ports Association Of British Insurers Atalaya Trust Atlantic Coast Caravan Park Atlantic Coast Caravan, Camping & Touring Park Atlantic Pursuits Ayr Holiday Park Beachside Holiday Park Beacon Cottage Farm Touring Pk British Geological Survey Big Blue Surf School Boconnoc Parish Meeting Boddinnick Ferry Company Boscrege Caravan & Camping Park Breage Parish Council British Horse Society British Marine Aggregates Producers Association British Marine Federation British Trust For Conservation Volunteers Brittanic Industries Bryant Homes Bryher Campsite Bsa National Surfing Centre Bsa Surf School Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club Bude Harbour. Bude Holiday Park (Cranstar Holidays) Bude Surfing Experience Budock Parish Council Caerhays Barton Estate Calstock Parish Council Camborne Town Council Camel Sailing Camping & Caravanning Club (Bude) Camping & Caravanning Club (Veryan) Camping & Caravanning Club Site (Tregurrian) Cape Cornwall Golf & Country Club Cargreen Yacht Club Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping 61

62 Carlyon Bay Hotel & Golf Club Carnevas Farm Holiday Park Cattewater Harbour Commission Challenger Marine Charlestown Harbour China Fleet Golf & Country Club Churchtown Farm Caravan And Camping Constantine Parish Council Cornwall Beach Users Forum Cornwall County Council Cornwall County Council Emergency Planning Cornwall Power Cruises Cornwall Sea Fisheries Committee Cornwall Surf Academy Cornwall Surf Academy Cornwall Wildlife Trust Council For The Protection Of Rural England Country Land And Business Association Countryside Agency Coverack Harbour Co. Ltd Crantock Bay Surf School Crantock Beach Holiday Park Crantock Parish Council Crown Estate Commissioners Cubert Parish Council Deviock Parish Council Discovery Surf School Dolphin Surf School Duporth Residents Association Duchy of Cornwall East Looe Town Trust Ebo Surf School English Heritage English Surf Federation Surf School Errant Surf School Escape Surf School Extreme Academy Falmouth Golf Club Falmouth Harbour Falmouth Town Council Falmouth Watersports Association Falmouth Yacht Marina Feock Parish Council Flushing Sailing Club Forestry Commission England Forrabury And Minster Parish Council Fowey Gallants Sailing Club Fowey Estuary Partnership 62

63 Fowey Harbour Commissioners Fowey To Meva Ferry Co. Fowey Town Council Garrison Holidays Global Boarders Surf School Government Office For The South West Grade Ruan Parish Council Gunwalloe Parish Meeting Gweek Parish Council Gweek Quay Boatyard Gwendreath Farm Holiday Park Gwinear Gwithian Parish Council Gwithian Academy Of Surfing Harlyn Sands Holiday Park Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve Hayle Estuary Management Group Hayle Harbour Co. Hayle Town Council Headland Caravan & Camping Pk Helford River Sailing Club Helston Golf & Leisure Hendra Holiday Park Hentervene Caravan And Camping Park Hentervene Holiday Park Hext Estate Higher Trevaskis Park Hm Coastguard Holywell Bay Golf Park Holywell Bay Holiday Park Illogan Parish Council Imerys Isles Of Scilly Golf Club Isles Of Scilly Harbour Office Isles of Scilly Sea Fisheries Committee Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust Ivyleaf Golf Course Kelynack Caravan & Cmpg Park Kenneggy Cove Holiday Park Kilkhampton Parish Council Killiow Park Golf Club Lamorna Landewednack Parish Council Landulph Parish Council Lansallos Parish Council Lanteglos Parish Council Little Bodieve Holiday Park Little Dinham Woodland Caravan Park Little Trevarrack Holiday Park 63

64 Looe Bay Holiday Park Looe Golf Club Looe Harbour Commissioners Looe Town Council Lord And Lady Long The Island, Towan Beach Lower Pentreath Caravan & Campsite Lower Treave Caravan & Camping Park Ludgvan Parish Council Lusty Glaze Beach Company Maker With Rame Parish Council Marazion Marsh Marazion Town Council Marhamchurch Parish Council Maritime And Coastguard Agency Marver Holiday Park Mawgan Porth Holiday Park Mawgan-In Pydar Parish Council Mawnan Parish Council Mayflower International Marina Mevagissey Harbour Mevagissey Parish Council Mobius Kite School & Bike Trails Morvah Parish Council Morwenstow Parish Council Mother Ivey's Bay Caravan Park Mounts Bay Caravan Park Mounts Bay Sailing Club Mousehole Harbour Authority Mullion Cove Harbour Mullion Golf Club Mullion Holiday Park Mullion Parish Council Mylor Parish Council Mylor Yacht Club Mylor Yacht Harbour National Maritime Museum National Maritime Museum Cornwall National Seal Sanctuary National Trust Natural England New Grimsby Harbour Newlyn Pier & Harbour Commissioners Newperran Holiday Park Newquay Golf Club Newquay Harbour Newquay Holiday Park Newquay Town Council North Cornwall District Council 64

65 Oaklands Farm Outdoor Adventure Surf School Padstow Harbour Commissioners Padstow Holiday Park Padstow Touring Park Padstow Town Council Par Harbour Par Sands Holiday Park Paul Parish Council Penderleath Caravan & Camping Park Penhalt Farm Holiday Park Penmarlam Caravan & Camping Park Pennance Mill Farm Penryn Town Council Penstowe Holidays Pentewan Residents Association Pentewan Sands Ltd. Pentewan Sands Sailing Club- (Pssc) Pentewan Valley Parish Council (New From 01/04/09) Penzance Harbour Penzance Sailing Club Penzance Town Council Perran Springs Holiday Park Perranporth Caravan Holidays Perranporth Golf Club Perranuthnoe Parish Council Perranzabuloe Parish Council Philleigh Parish Meeting Plymouth University Polborder House Caravan & Camping Poldown Camping & Caravan Park Polglaze Farm Police Polmanter Touring Park Polperro Harbour Trustees Polruan Holidays Camping & Caravanning Polzeath Beach Holiday Park Polzeath Beach Holiday Park Port Of Falmouth Sailing Association(Pofsa) Port Pendennis Marina Porth Beach Tourist Park Porthleven Harbour And Dock Company Porthleven Town Council Porthoustock Harbour Porthpean Golf Club Porthpean Sailing Club Porthtowan Tourist Park Portreath Parish Council 65

66 Ports Of Truro & Penryn Poundstock Parish Council Praa Sands Golf Club Presingoll Farm Touring Park Quethiock Parish Council Radnor Golf Centre Ramblers Association Rashleigh Estate Raven Surf School Reef Surf School Reef Surf School Reflex Surf School Restormel District Council Restronguet Sailing Club River Valley Holiday Park Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Royal Fowey Yacht Club RSPB RYA Saltash Town Council Sandymouth Holiday Park School Of Sailing Sea Acres Holiday Park Sea View Holiday Park Sea View International Seaview Holiday Park Sennen Cove Harbour Commissioners Sennen Parish Council Sennen Surfing Centre Sheviock Parish Council Shore Surf School Silver Sands Holiday Park South West Coast Path South West Water South West Way Association South Winds Caravan & Camping Southdown Marina Square Sail Ltd. St Agnes Campsite St Austell Golf Club St Erth & Green Acres Golf Course St Ives Bay Holiday Park St Ives Harbour St Ives Sailing Club St Kew Golf Club St Margarets Park Holiday Bungalows St Martins Campsite St Mary s Campsite 66

67 St Mawes Castle St Mawes Sailing Club St Mawes Harbour St Mellion Hotel Golf & Country Club St Minver Holiday Park St Muniver Holiday Park St. Agnes Parish Council St. Anthony In Meneage Parish Meeting St. Blaise Parish Council St. Blaise Town Council St. Buryan Parish Council St. Clement Parish Council St. Clether Parish Meeting St. Dominic Parish Council St. Endellion Parish Council St. Eval Parish Council St. Gennys Parish Council St. Goran Parish Council St. Ives Town Council St. John Parish Council St. Juliot Parish Council St. Just In Roseland Parish Council St. Just-In-Penwith Town Council St. Keverne Parish Council St. Levan Parish Council St. Martin By Looe Parish Council St. Martin In Meneage Parish Council St Martin Parish Council Menheniot St. Mawgan In Pydar Parish Council St. Merryn Parish Council St. Michaels Mount Parish Meeting St. Minver Highlands Parish Council St. Minver Lowlands Parish Council St. Wenn Parish Council Stithians Reservoir Stithians Watersports Centre Sun Haven Valley Country Holiday Park Surf Gsd Surf's Up Surf School Tehidy Holiday Park Tencreek Caravan Park The Fowey Maritime Centre The Isles Of Scilly Sea Fisheries Committee The Meadow Tintagel Parish Council Tollgate Farm Caravan & Camping Torpoint Town Council Torpoint Yacht Harbour 67

68 Tower Park Caravans & Camping Treffry Estate Tregavone Touring Park Tregenna Castle Hotel Golf & Country Club Treglisson Touring Park Trekenning Tourist Park Trelispen Caravan & Camping Park Tremayne Will Trust Trenance Holiday Park Trencreek Holiday Park Tresco Estates Trethem Mill Touring Park Trethiggey Touring Park Trevalga Parish Meeting Trevalgan Touring Park Trevaylor Caravan & Camping Park Treveague Farm Trevean Farm Trevelgue Holiday Park Trevella Caravan & Camping Pk Treveor Farm Caravan & Camping Site Trevornick Holiday Park Trevose Golf Club Trevose Surf School Treworgans Holiday Park Trinity Lighthouse Tristham And Southwinds Tristram Caravan & Camping Park Troytown Farm Truro Golf Club Truro Harbours Association Tywardreath Parish Council Upper Lynstone Caravan & Camping Park Valley Caravan Park Veryan Parish Council Watergate Bay Hotel Watergate Bay Touring Park Wave Hub Waves Surf School Waves Surf School Wayfarers Caravan Park West Cornwall Golf Club Wheal Rodney Holiday Park Whitsand Bay Hotel Leisure & Golf Whitsand Bay Lodge Park Wooda Farm Park Zennor Parish Council 68

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72 APPENDIX F Guidance Timetable, Tasks etc 1.Scope the SMP 2. Assessments to support Policy Developments 72

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