A major coastal protection scheme at Seaton Hole has been completed, helping safeguard homes, infrastructure and heritage from the growing impacts of coastal erosion and severe weather.
A significant coastal protection project has been completed at Seaton Hole, marking an important milestone in efforts to protect East Devon’s coastline from erosion and storm damage. The scheme, led by East Devon District Council, included the installation of rock armour and other engineering measures designed to strengthen the area’s resilience to coastal change.
Coastal communities across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are increasingly facing the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, more powerful storms and accelerated coastal erosion. Projects such as this help communities prepare for these challenges while protecting vital assets and infrastructure.
The scheme is intended to provide long-term protection for the local community, reducing the risk of property loss and helping preserve the character and heritage of the coastline. It also supports local tourism and fishing activities by maintaining safe access to the area and protecting key economic assets.
Investing in coastal resilience is an important part of adapting to climate change. By taking action now, coastal communities can reduce future risks, improve public safety and better prepare for changing environmental conditions.
The completion of the Seaton Hole project demonstrates a proactive approach to climate adaptation and highlights the importance of long-term planning to help ensure coastal communities remain safe and sustainable in the years ahead.
Read more on the East Devon District Council website.
How Is This Helping DCIoS Adapt To Climate Change?
Action HBEE 2: Local Planning Authorities to identify Coastal Change Management Areas (CCMAs) wherever rates of shoreline change are expected to be significant and implement appropriate regulations to manage development in these areas.
Action HBEE 3: Local Planning Authorities to ensure that their Local Plans utilise and build upon the findings and direction provided by strategic documents dealing with coastal change (e.g., Shoreline Management Plans, Coastal Change Management Areas, Flood Risk Management Plans etc.).
Action HBEE 4: Policymakers to engage with the public to ensure awareness and understanding of the predicted impacts of climate change around the coast generally, and on their local communities specifically – to co-produce knowledge and agree viable actions.
Action HBEE 5: Policymakers to investigate the legal, financial and practical means by which coastal communities facing significant adaptation challenges might be helped – so that realistic Adaptation Plans can be developed and delivered where needed.
