Coastal Plans Initiatives

Coastal Plans and Initiatives

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There are over 100 management plans and initiatives covering all or part of the Solent that address issues such as nature conservation, coastal defence and emergency planning. The main types of plans are detailed below, in alphabetical order. Information is also provided on UK and European initiatives for planning in the coastal zone.

General information on both statutory and non statutory plans which are relevant to the coast can be found on the DCLG website

Solent Plans and Coastal Initiatives

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Management Plans
Coastal Habitat Management Plan (CHaMP)
Coastal Management Plans
Estuary and Harbour Management Plans
Land Use Management Plans
Local Environment Agency Plans
Other Solent Initiatives
Nature Conservation Plans (Biodiversity Action plans and the SEMS Management Scheme
Port and Harbour Plans
Renewable Energy Strategies
Shoreline Management Plans

Other UK Coastal Management Plans and Initiatives

European Coastal Plans and Initiatives

Solent Plans and Coastal Initiatives

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Management Plans

Isle of Wight AONB Management Plan 1994

Chichester Harbour AONB Management Plan 2004-2009

Estuary and Harbour Management Plans

Cowes Harbour Plan, for information contact Cowes Harbour

Chichester Harbour Management plan 2004-2009

Isle of Wight Estuaries (Medina, Yar and Bembridge)

Langstone Harbour Management Plan - contact Langstone Harbour Board

Keyhaven River Management Strategy

Portsmouth Harbour Management Plan Review - contact Portsmouth City Council

River Hamble Management Plan

Shoreline Management Plans

Western Solent and Southampton Water Shoreline Management Plan

East Solent Shoreline Management Plan

Isle of Wight Shoreline Management Plan - contact Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment

A number of Coastal Defence Strategies have been developed for smaller areas of the Solent Coast, these aim to establish the preferred option for each stretch of coastline and to make decisions on the most appropriate management of the coastal defences.

East Head to Pagham Harbour Strategy	Chichester District Council
Hayling Island Coastal Defence Strategy Study	Environment Agency/Havant Borough Council
Selsmore to Megham Sectoral Strategy	Environment Agency/Havant Borough Council
Eaststoke Northen and Southern Frontage Sectoral Strategy	Environment Agency/Havant Borough Council
Bembridge Harbour and East Yar Valley Study	Isle of Wight Council
Eastoke Peninsula, Hayling Island Sectoral Strategy Study	Havant Borough Council
Isle of Wight North East Coast Strategy	Isle of Wight Council
Isle of Wight Environmental Mitigation Plan	Isle of Wight Council
Sandown Bay & Undercliff Strategy	Isle of Wight Council
Portsea Island Coastal Strategy Study	Portsmouth City Council/Halcrow
Portchester Castle to Emsworth Strategy Study	Portsmouth City Council
Hurst-Calshot Strategy	New Forest District Council
Eastoke Beach Management Strategy	Havant Borough Council
River Itchen, Weston Shore, Netley and Hamble Coastal Defence Strategy	Southampton City Council
Falkland Gardens and Esplanade Sea Walls Strategy Study	Gosport Borough Council
West Wight Coastal Defence Strategy	Isle of Wight Council

Nature Conservation

Solent European Marine Sites Management Plan The Solent European Marine Sites (SEMS) is a collective name which covers internationally important areas in the Solent. The management scheme guides the way in which relevant authorities exercise their functions so as to secure compliance with the requirements of the Habitats Regulations.

Hampshire Coast Biodiversity Action Plan

Hampshire Shorebirds Species Action Plan

Isle of Wight Biodiversity Plan 2004-20014

Test Valley Biodiversity Action Plan (in preparation)

A Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Fareham

A Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Sussex

Biodiversity Action Plan for Eastleigh

Brent Goose Strategy, contact Hampshire Wildlife Trust for a copy

Chichester District Local Biodiversity Action Plan

Coastal Habitat Action Plans for Sussex

Isle of Wight Biodiversity Action Plan - Solent Coast Habitat Action plan

Coastal Habitat Management Plans (CHaMP)

The full reports for the Solent CHaMP are now all available for download on the Living with the Sea website If you would like more information please contact Daniel Suddabythe Living with the Sea Project Officer.

Land Use Management Plans

There are a number of statutory land use management plans in the Solent which are detailed below. The Planning and Compulsory Act 2004 introduced major changes to the planning system which meant that Structure Plans will be replaced with Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS) and Sub Regional Strategies, Local Plans with Local Development Frameworks (LDF) and Community Strategies. The plans currently covering land use planning in the Solent are detailed below.

The Draft South East Plan is a major piece of work being carried out by the South East Regional Assembly (SEERA). It will set out a vision for the region through to 2026, focusing on improvements that need to ensure the region remains economically successful and an attractive place to live.
November / December 2004 - Preparation of draft South East Plan part one
January – April 2005 - Public consultation of draft South East Plan part one by the South East England Regional Assembly
January – Summer 2005 - Preparation of draft South East Plan part two
Summer 2005 - Submission of the draft South East Plan part one to Government, public consultation of draft South East Plan part two by the South East England Regional Assembly
Autumn 2005 - The Assembly submits its draft South East Plan part two to Government
April - June 2006 - Consultation on whole Plan by GOSE
Dec 2006 - March 2007 - Examination-in-Public
Summer 2007 - Panel report
end 2007 - Draft modifications
Spring 2008 - Plan finalised by Government

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 places considerable emphasis on a sub-regional approach to addressing strategic cross boundary issues both within the region and with other regions. Where necessary and clearly justified, the South East Plan set out sub-regional policies and proposals to address issues that cannot be dealt with either by individual or joint development plan documents or by other policies in the Plan. The sub regional Strategies which covers the Solent are the South Hampshire Draft Sub Regional Strategy and the Isle of Wight Special Policy Area

Hampshire County Structure Plan to 2011 2000 Adopted, this will be replaced by the Regional Spatial Strategy the South East Plan.

Local Development Frameworks Progress Timetable

Current Local Plan Process January 2006 (129 KB Pdf format)

Port Plans

The ports and harbours in the Solent have to follow the Port Marine Safety Code and have a Port Waste Management Plan and most will have an emergency plan to cover oil spills.

Coastal Management Plans

The Beachlands Plan, this covers the South coast of Hayling Island, contact Havant Borough Council

Chichester Coastal Management Plan, this covers the area Chichester Harbour to Pagham Harbour

New Forest Coastal Management Plan - contact New Forest District Council

Seafront Management Strategy, contact Portsmouth City Council

Local Area Environment Agency Plans

Solent Local Environment Agency Plans (LEAP's) - contact the Environment Agency

Other Solent Initiatives

Access Improvements and Environment Enhancements - a strategy for the Solent

Solent Water Quality Association

Strategic Guidance for the Solent

Renewable Energy Strategies