South East of England Strategy Studies

The map below shows the Strategy Study areas for the South East of England.

Please click over each black numbered area for further information.

1. THAMES ESTUARY 2100 PROJECT
The Thames Estuary 2100 project is an Environment Agency flood risk management project which covers the tidal Thames from Teddington in west London , through to Sheerness and Shoeburyness in Kent and Essex. The aim of the project is to develop a long term adaptable flood risk management plan for London and the Thames estuary. This project is now in the final stages of consultation. CONTACT: Sarah Lavery. Sarah.Lavery@environment-agency.gov.uk

2.UPPER TIDAL MEDWAY STRATEGY
This strategy study covers the tidal River Medway from the tidal limit at Allington Lock downstream to Upnor. It will aim to set out a plan for delivering the proposed flood risk management policies of the Medway Estuary and Swale Shoreline Management Plan. CONTACT: Richard Knight. Richard.d.Knight@environment-agency.gov.uk

3. MEDWAY BASIN & SWALE STRATEGY
This strategy study covers the outer Medway estuary from Upnor to Sheerness, including the Swale estuary. It will aim to set out a plan for delivering the proposed flood risk management policies of the Medway Estuary and Swale Shoreline Management Plan. CONTACT: Simon Curd. Simon.Curd@environment-agency.gov.uk

4.ISLE OF SHEPPEY STRATEGY
This strategy study covers the long term flood risk management of the Isle of Sheppey, principally the sea defences at Sheerness and Queenborough, but also the low lying Southern marshes. A review of the original strategy is planned which will take into account revised procedures and risks, new works, developments and environmental amendments. CONTACT: Simon Curd. Simon.Curd@environment-agency.gov.uk

5.FAVERSHAM CREEK TO WHITSTABLE HARBOUR STRATEGY
The Strategy Study covers the frontage from Faversham Creek to the commencement of the Tankerton slopes just to the east of Whitstable Harbour . The study was led by Canterbury City Council and was completed in 2004. CONTACT: Ted Edwards. Ted.edwards@canterbury.gov.uk

6.TANKERTON & SWALE CLIFFS STRATEGIES
A Strategy type study for Tankerton was completed by Canterbury City Council in 1995. The Swalecliffe Strategy Study, from Long Rock to Hampton Pier, is at the public consultation stage and is due for completion in December 2009. The study is being led by Canterbury City Council. CONTACT: Ted Edwards. Ted.edwards@canterbury.gov.uk

7. HERNE BAY STRATEGY
The Strategy Study cover the frontage from Hampton Pier to Reculver and is due to commence in late 2009 with completion planned for 2011. The study will be led by Canterbury City Council. CONTACT: Ted Edwards@canterbury.gov.uk

8.RECULVER TO MINNIS BAY STRATEGY
The Strategy Study covers the frontage from just west of Reculver Towers through to Minnis Bay . The study was led by Canterbury City Council and was completed in 1997. CONTACT: Ted Edwards@canterbury.gov.uk

9. PEGWELL BAY TO KINGSDOWN STRATEGY
The Strategy has been completed and work is progressing on developing Project Appraisal Reports for individual schemes. CONTACT: Roger Walton. Roger.Walton@dover.gov.uk

10. FOLKESTONE TO CLIFF END STRATEGY
The Strategy study is being led by the Environment Agency. CONTACT: Andrew Crates. Andrew.Crates@environment-agency.gov.uk

11. COODEN TO CLIFF END STRATEGY
This Strategy was completed in 2002 following a wider coastal processes study and was approved in 2003. CONTACT: Peter Padget. Peter.padget@eastbourne.gov.uk

12. REDOUBT GARDENS TO COODEN STRATEGY
This Strategy was completed in 2002 following a wider coastal processes study and was approved in 2003. CONTACT: Peter Padget. Peter.padget@eastbourne.gov.uk

13. CUCKMERE TO REDOUBT GARDENS STRATEGY
This Strategy was completed in 2002 following a wider coastal processes study and was approved in 2003. CONTACT: Peter Padget. Peter.padget@eastbourne.gov.uk

14. OUSE TO SEAFORD HEAD STRATEGY
The strategy investigates coastal and tidal flood risk downstream of Lewes to Newhaven and along the coast to Seaford . The draft strategy is under review. CONTACT: Ian Nunn. Ian.Nunn@environment-agency.gov.uk

15. SALTDEAN TO NEWHAVEN STRATEGY
The Strategy was approved in 2002 and considered options for managing the chalk cliff frontage. The Strategy is being implemented with capital maintenance works commencing in Spring 2010. CONTACT: Lindsay Frost. Lindsay.Frost@lewes.gov.uk

16. SALTDEAN TO BRIGHTON MARINA STRATEGY
The Strategy was completed in 2001 and recommended the reconstruction of Undercliff Walk; this has been completed. A new Strategy for Brighton Marina to Newhaven is planned for 2011/12. CONTACT: Martin Eade. martin.eade@brighton-hove.gov.uk

17. BRIGHTON MARINA TO RIVER ADUR STRATEGY
The River Adur Strategy was completed in 2003 but was not approved by Defra. An application for a new Strategy study is being considered by the Environment Agency. CONTACT: Martin Eade. martin.eade@brighton-hove.gov.uk

18.ARUN TO ADUR STRATEGY
This EA led Strategy gained formal approval in May 2009 and a programme of recommended works is now being implemented. CONTACT: Gordon Wilson. Gordon.Wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk

19. ARUN TO PAGHAM STRATEGY
Public consultation on this EA led strategy is taking place this summer with formal approval anticipated in summer 2010. CONTACT: Gordon Wilson. Gordon.Wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk

20. PAGHAM TO EAST HEAD STRATEGY
The strategy, which was led by the EA in cooperation with Arun and Chichester District Councils has been approved. CONTACT: Gordon Wilson. Gordon.Wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk

21.EAST HEAD TO EMSWORTH STRATEGY STUDY
This EA led Strategy is due to commence in 2010 and will be completed by 2014. CONTACT: Gordon Wilson. Gordon.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk

22. EASTOKE SECTORAL STRATEGY STUDY
This Strategy, which was led by EA in cooperation with Havant Borough Council, was completed in 2003. CONTACT: Bradley Randall. Bradley.Randall@environmeny-agency.gov.uk

23. SELSMORE TO MENGHAM SECTORAL STRATEGY
This Strategy study was led by the EA and was completed in 2003. CONTACT: Bradley Randall. Bradley.Randall@environment –agency.gov.uk

24. HAYLING ISLAND STRATEGY
This Strategy will be led by the Environment Agency in cooperation with Havant Borough Council and will cover the whole of Hayling Island using information from previous Strategies and studies. It is due to commence in 2010 and be completed by 2012. CONTACT: Bradley Randall: Bradley.Randall@environment-agency.gov.uk

25. PORTSEA ISLAND COASTAL STRATEGY STUDY
This Strategy has been led by Portsmouth City Council and is currently being considered for approval by the EA; final approval is expected in 2010. CONTACT: Bret Davies. Bret.Davies@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

26. PORCHESTER CASTLE TO EMSWORTH STRATEGY
This strategy is being led by the EA in partnership with Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Chichester District Council and Fareham Borough Council. Following public consultation on the draft strategy it is likely to be approved in summer 2010. CONTACT: Gordon Wilson. Gordon.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk

27. PORCHESTER CASTLE TO HOEFORD LAKE FLOOD & COASTAL EROSION RISK PROPOSED STRATEGY
This strategy will be led by Fareham Borough Council and is proposed to commence in early 2010 with completion in 2011. It will be based on an earlier shoreline defence strategy prepare by Fareham Borough Council. CONTACT: Dave Watkins. dwatkins@fareham.gov.uk

28. PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR ENTRANCE TO HOEFORD LAKE PROPOSED COASTAL STRATEGY
This is a proposed strategy to be led by Gosport Borough Council; it is due to commence in 2010 and be completed by 2012. It will draw on information collected in the previous Gosport Town Centre Strategy. CONTACT: David Martin. David.martin@gosport.gov.uk

29. HOOK LAKE TO PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR ENTRANCE STRATEGY
This is a proposed joint strategy between Fareham and Gosport Councils. It is due to commence in 2010 and be completed by 2012. CONTACT: Dave Watkins. dwatkins@fareham.gov.uk

30. RIVER ITCHEN, WESTON SHORE & RIVER HAMBLE STRATEGY
This strategy study is being led by Southampton City Council in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council and is due to commence public consultation in late 2009 and be completed by 2010. CONTACT: Bernadine Maguire. Bernadine.Maguire@southampton.gov.uk

31. PROPOSED SOUTHAMPTON CITY COASTAL FLOOD & EROSION RISK STRATEGY
The proposed strategy will extend from Redbridge to Woodmill Lane and is being led by Southampton City Council. It is proposed to commence in early 2010 and be completed by 2012. CONTACT: Bernadine Maguire . Bernadine.Maguire@southampton.gov.uk

32. ISLE OF WIGHT NORTH-EAST COAST STRATEGY STUDY
The strategy study which covered the coastline between Old Castle Point, East Cowes and Culver Cliff was approved in 2005. CONTACT: Peter Marsden. coast@iow.gov.uk

33. EASTERN YAR FLOOD & EROSION RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Public consultation on the preferred options will take place during December 2009 prior to the business case being submitted to the EA for approval by autumn 2010. CONTACT: Bradley Randall: Bradley.Randall@environment-agency.gov.uk

34. SANDOWN BAY AND UNDERCLIFF COASTAL DEFENCE STRATEGY
The study is being led by the Isle of Wight Council and is partially completed. The original study area from Culver Cliff to Dunnose Point, Shanklin was extended southwards and westwards to include the Undercliff as far west as Blackgang Chine. Estimated completion 2013. CONTACT: peter.marsden.coast@iow.gov.uk

35. WEST WIGHT STRATEGY
The study extends from Blackgang to the Needles and along the Island 's north-werst coast to Old Castle Point, East Cowes; estimated completion 2012. CONTACT: peter.marsden.coast@iow.gov.uk

36. WESTERN SOLENT COASTAL DEFENCE STRATEGY
The Strategy, which is being prepared by New Forest District Council , extends from Calshot Spit to Hurst Spit. The study has involved extensive discussions on habitat compensatory issues which are now being resolved. It will now follow the North Solent Shoreline SMP and is estimated to be completed in 2011. CONTACT: Andrew Colenutt. Andrew.Colenutt@NFDC.gov.uk

37. CHRISTCHURCH BAY STRATEGY
This strategy will be led by New Forest District Council in cooperation with Christchurch Borough Council. It is due to commence shortly and due to be completed in 2012. CONTACT: Steve Cook. Steve.cook@nfdc.gov.uk

38. POOLE BAY & HARBOUR STRATEGY
The study covers the coastline between Hengistbury Head and Durlston Head and includes the coastline of Poole Harbour and the islands within it. The study is being led by the EA with technical input from Bournemouth , Poole and Purbeck Councils. CONTACT: Matt Boon matthew.boon@environment-agency.gov.uk

39. WEYMOUTH BAY AND PORTLAND HARBOUR (PROPOSED) STRATEGY
A Strategy for Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour is under consideration with a view to commencement in 2010 and completion in 2012.

40. LYME BAY ( PORTLAND BILL TO BEER HEAD) (PROPOSED) STRATEGY
A proposed Strategy for this frontage is under consideration with a view to commencement in 2010 and completion in 2012.

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