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Chapter 6:
Goring by Sea to Shoreham Harbour England Coast Path: East Head to Shoreham by Sea - Natural England’s Proposals
Part 6.1: Introduction Start Point: At the junction of the eastern end of Patterson’s Walk with the southern end of Sea Lane, Ferring (grid reference: 510007 101554) End Point:
‘Drawbridge’ over the River Adur at Shoreham (grid reference: 521645 104758)
Relevant Maps:
6a to 6h
Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps: The Trail: 6.1.1 Follows existing walked routes, including public rights of way, along most of this length. 6.1.2 Mainly follows the coastline quite closely and maintains good views of the sea. 6.1.3 Is aligned on the beach or foreshore adjacent to the greensward at Marine Drive, Goring by Sea. See sections EHS-6-S001 to EHS-6-S003 (map 6.a) 6.1.4 Follows the existing seafront promenade between Sea Lane, Goring by Sea, and West Beach Road in Lancing. See sections EHS-6-S004 to EHS-6-S030 (maps 6.a to 6.f). 6.1.5 Is aligned on the beach or foreshore at Shoreham Beach, along a recently constructed boardwalk. See sections EHS-6-S040 to EHS-6-S042 (map 6.h). Protection of sensitive features 6.1.6 This part of the coast includes the following sites, designated for nature conservation or heritage preservation (See map C of the Overview): Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve. Shoreham Fort Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM).
We have assessed the potential impacts of access along the proposed route (and over the
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associated spreading room described below) on the features for which the affected land is designated and on any which are protected in their own right. 6.1.7 With input from specialists we have considered each of the sites involved and the relevant designations and concluded that for this section of the coast our proposals will not have a detrimental effect.
In relation to those nature conservation sites listed above, refer to our published Access and Sensitive Features Appraisal for more information.
See part 6b of the Overview - ‘Protection of sensitive features’ for a description of our overall approach and a summary of our conclusions Accessibility: 6.1.8 Generally, there are few artificial barriers to accessibility on the proposed route, which makes use of existing surface paths wherever these meet the criteria in the Coastal Access Scheme.
However, there are places where it may not be entirely suitable for people with reduced mobility because: The trail would follow an unconsolidated shingle beach in places.
See part 6a of the Overview - ‘Recreational issues’ - for more information. Where we have proposed exercising our discretion: The discretions referred to below are explained in more detail in the Overview. 6.1.9 Estuary: This report proposes a that the trail should include a route around the estuary of the River Adur, extending upstream from the open coast as far as Shoreham Harbour pedestrian drawbridge, which is the first public foot crossing point over the river. See 5.g of the Overview. The trail covered by this chapter includes part of this estuary route. 6.1.10 Landward boundary of the coastal margin: We have used our discretion on some sections of the route to map the landward extent of the coastal margin to an adjacent physical boundary such as a fence line, edge of the seafront promenade, pavement or track to make the extent of the new access rights clearer. See Table 6.2.1. See also part 3 of the Overview - ‘Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps’, for an explanation of the default extent of the coastal margin and how we may use our discretion to adjust the margin, either to add land or to provide clarity. See also Annex C of the Overview - ‘Excepted land categories’. 6.1.11 Restrictions and exclusions: No directions to restrict or exclude access are proposed on this length of coast. However, access rights to the spreading room would be subject to the national restrictions on coastal access rights listed in Annex D of the Overview. These restrictions would not apply to public rights of way. See part 10 of the Overview - ‘Restrictions and exclusions’ - for details. England Coast Path | East Head to Shoreham by Sea | Natural England’s Proposals
Establishment and ongoing management of the trail 6.1.12 Some physical establishment of the trail would be necessary in accordance with the general approach described in part 7 the Overview. These establishment works will be minor and will include the placement of waymarkers and other signs along the route. 6.1.13 Ongoing management: Ongoing management and maintenance would be necessary in accordance with the general approach described in part 8 of the Overview. See parts 7 - ‘Physical establishment of the trail’ and 8 - ‘Maintenance of the trail’ of the Overview for more information. Future Change: 6.1.14 At the time of preparing the report, we do not foresee any need for future changes to the access provisions proposed for the length of coast described in this chapter. See parts 6e - ‘Coastal processes’ and 9 - ‘Future changes’ of the Overview for more information.
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Part 6.2: Commentary on Maps See Part 3 of Overview for guidance on reading and understanding the tables below 6.2.1 Section Details – Maps 6.a to 6.h: Goring by Sea to Shoreham Harbour Notes on table: Column 2 – an asterisk (*) against the route section number means see also table 6.2.2: Other options considered. Column 5 – ‘Yes – normal’ means roll-back approach is likely to follow the current feature (e.g. cliff edge/beach) for the foreseeable future. Column 6a - certain specific coastal land types are included automatically in the coastal margin where they fall landward of the trail, or connect indirectly with it by touching another part of the coastal margin that itself touches the foreshore at some point
1 2 3 4 Map(s) Route section Current status Current number(s) of this section surface of this section
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6b Landward boundary of margin (See maps)
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6.2.2 Other options considered: Maps 6.a to 6.h: Goring by Sea to Shoreham Harbour Map(s)
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We considered aligning the trail along Beach Road adjacent to a stretch of shingle beach at Shoreham by Sea that doesn’t benefit from a boardwalk.
We opted for the proposed route because: ■ It is closer to the sea and maintains views of the sea. ■ It is more direct and we consider it likely that trail users would use the beach route even if it did not form part of the proposed trail. ■ We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the best balance in terms of the criteria described in chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme.
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Part 6.3: Chapter 6 - Formal Proposals Below are our formal proposals to the Secretary of State for the length of coast shown on maps 6.a to 6h. They should be read in conjunction with the relevant maps. The commentary above explains the practical effect of these proposals. Formal Proposals – Goring by Sea to Shoreham Harbour Discretion to include an estuary 6.3.1 Natural England proposes to exercise its functions as if the sea included the estuarial waters of the River Adur as far as the pedestrian Drawbridge at Shoreham by Sea as indicated by the extent of the trail shown on map 6h. Proposed route of the trail 6.3.2 The route is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps 6.a to 6.h as the proposed route of the trail. Landward boundary of coastal margin 6.3.3 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S015 to EHS-6-S017, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on maps 6e. 6.3.4 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S018 to EHS-6-S020, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the various boundaries, as indicated by the coastal margin landward of the trail on map 6e. 6.3.5
Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S031 and EHS-6-S032, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road shown as the trail on map 6g.
6.3.6 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S033 to EHS- 6-S036, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on maps 6g. 6.3.7 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S043 to EHS- 6-S048, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on map 6h. 6.3.8 Adjacent to route section EHS-6-S049 the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with various boundary features which are landward of the public footpath shown as the trail on map 6h. 6.3.9 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S054 to EHS- 6-S056, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on maps 6h. 6.3.10 Adjacent to route sections EHS- 6-S057 to EHS-6-S061, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the pedestrian footbridge over the River Adur shown as the trail on map 6h. Local restrictions and exclusions 6.3.11 At the time of writing this report, there are no proposals for local restrictions or exclusions in relation to this length of coast. Alternative routes 6.3.12 There are no proposals for alternative routes in relation to this length of coast. England Coast Path | East Head to Shoreham by Sea | Natural England’s Proposals
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Explanatory note: coastal margin Part 3 of the Overview to the report explains where the landward boundary of the coastal margin falls by default. Our proposals include any suggested variation of this default boundary. The purple wash on the map indicates where as a result of our proposals the coastal margin would extend significantly to the landward side of the proposed route of the trail. The coastal margin may include some areas where coastal access rights do not apply, either seaward or landward of the proposed route of the trail: the Overview explains more about this. The landward boundary of the coastal margin may in due course move inland, if the trail rolls back under proposals in this report to respond to coastal change.
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Part 3 of the Overview to the report explains where the landward boundary of the coastal margin falls by default. Our proposals include any suggested variation of this default boundary. The purple wash on the map indicates where as a result of our proposals the coastal margin would extend significantly to the landward side of the proposed route of the trail. The coastal margin may include some areas where coastal access rights do not apply, either seaward or landward of the proposed route of the trail: the Overview explains more about this. The landward boundary of the coastal margin may in due course move inland, if 5 the trail rolls back under proposals in this report to respond to coastal change.
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Part 3 of the Overview to the report explains where the landward boundary of the coastal margin falls by default. Our proposals include any suggested variation of this default boundary. The purple wash on the map indicates where as a result of our proposals the coastal margin would extend significantly to the landward side of the proposed route of the trail. The coastal margin may include some areas where coastal access rights do not apply, either seaward or landward of the proposed route of the trail: the Overview explains more about this. The landward boundary of the coastal margin may in due course move inland, if the trail rolls back under proposals in this report to respond to coastal change.
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Chapter 6:
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Part 6.1: Introduction Start Point: At the junction of the eastern end of Patterson’s Walk with the southern end of Sea Lane, Ferring (grid reference: 510007 101554) End Point:
‘Drawbridge’ over the River Adur at Shoreham (grid reference: 521645 104758)
Relevant Maps:
6a to 6h
Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps: The Trail: 6.1.1 Follows existing walked routes, including public rights of way, along most of this length. 6.1.2 Mainly follows the coastline quite closely and maintains good views of the sea. 6.1.3 Is aligned on the beach or foreshore adjacent to the greensward at Marine Drive, Goring by Sea. See sections EHS-6-S001 to EHS-6-S003 (map 6.a) 6.1.4 Follows the existing seafront promenade between Sea Lane, Goring by Sea, and West Beach Road in Lancing. See sections EHS-6-S004 to EHS-6-S030 (maps 6.a to 6.f). 6.1.5 Is aligned on the beach or foreshore at Shoreham Beach, along a recently constructed boardwalk. See sections EHS-6-S040 to EHS-6-S042 (map 6.h). Protection of sensitive features 6.1.6 This part of the coast includes the following sites, designated for nature conservation or heritage preservation (See map C of the Overview): Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve. Shoreham Fort Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM).
We have assessed the potential impacts of access along the proposed route (and over the
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associated spreading room described below) on the features for which the affected land is designated and on any which are protected in their own right. 6.1.7 With input from specialists we have considered each of the sites involved and the relevant designations and concluded that for this section of the coast our proposals will not have a detrimental effect.
In relation to those nature conservation sites listed above, refer to our published Access and Sensitive Features Appraisal for more information.
See part 6b of the Overview - ‘Protection of sensitive features’ for a description of our overall approach and a summary of our conclusions Accessibility: 6.1.8 Generally, there are few artificial barriers to accessibility on the proposed route, which makes use of existing surface paths wherever these meet the criteria in the Coastal Access Scheme.
However, there are places where it may not be entirely suitable for people with reduced mobility because: The trail would follow an unconsolidated shingle beach in places.
See part 6a of the Overview - ‘Recreational issues’ - for more information. Where we have proposed exercising our discretion: The discretions referred to below are explained in more detail in the Overview. 6.1.9 Estuary: This report proposes a that the trail should include a route around the estuary of the River Adur, extending upstream from the open coast as far as Shoreham Harbour pedestrian drawbridge, which is the first public foot crossing point over the river. See 5.g of the Overview. The trail covered by this chapter includes part of this estuary route. 6.1.10 Landward boundary of the coastal margin: We have used our discretion on some sections of the route to map the landward extent of the coastal margin to an adjacent physical boundary such as a fence line, edge of the seafront promenade, pavement or track to make the extent of the new access rights clearer. See Table 6.2.1. See also part 3 of the Overview - ‘Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps’, for an explanation of the default extent of the coastal margin and how we may use our discretion to adjust the margin, either to add land or to provide clarity. See also Annex C of the Overview - ‘Excepted land categories’. 6.1.11 Restrictions and exclusions: No directions to restrict or exclude access are proposed on this length of coast. However, access rights to the spreading room would be subject to the national restrictions on coastal access rights listed in Annex D of the Overview. These restrictions would not apply to public rights of way. See part 10 of the Overview - ‘Restrictions and exclusions’ - for details. England Coast Path | East Head to Shoreham by Sea | Natural England’s Proposals
Establishment and ongoing management of the trail 6.1.12 Some physical establishment of the trail would be necessary in accordance with the general approach described in part 7 the Overview. These establishment works will be minor and will include the placement of waymarkers and other signs along the route. 6.1.13 Ongoing management: Ongoing management and maintenance would be necessary in accordance with the general approach described in part 8 of the Overview. See parts 7 - ‘Physical establishment of the trail’ and 8 - ‘Maintenance of the trail’ of the Overview for more information. Future Change: 6.1.14 At the time of preparing the report, we do not foresee any need for future changes to the access provisions proposed for the length of coast described in this chapter. See parts 6e - ‘Coastal processes’ and 9 - ‘Future changes’ of the Overview for more information.
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Part 6.2: Commentary on Maps See Part 3 of Overview for guidance on reading and understanding the tables below 6.2.1 Section Details – Maps 6.a to 6.h: Goring by Sea to Shoreham Harbour Notes on table: Column 2 – an asterisk (*) against the route section number means see also table 6.2.2: Other options considered. Column 5 – ‘Yes – normal’ means roll-back approach is likely to follow the current feature (e.g. cliff edge/beach) for the foreseeable future. Column 6a - certain specific coastal land types are included automatically in the coastal margin where they fall landward of the trail, or connect indirectly with it by touching another part of the coastal margin that itself touches the foreshore at some point
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We considered aligning the trail along Beach Road adjacent to a stretch of shingle beach at Shoreham by Sea that doesn’t benefit from a boardwalk.
We opted for the proposed route because: ■ It is closer to the sea and maintains views of the sea. ■ It is more direct and we consider it likely that trail users would use the beach route even if it did not form part of the proposed trail. ■ We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the best balance in terms of the criteria described in chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme.
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Part 6.3: Chapter 6 - Formal Proposals Below are our formal proposals to the Secretary of State for the length of coast shown on maps 6.a to 6h. They should be read in conjunction with the relevant maps. The commentary above explains the practical effect of these proposals. Formal Proposals – Goring by Sea to Shoreham Harbour Discretion to include an estuary 6.3.1 Natural England proposes to exercise its functions as if the sea included the estuarial waters of the River Adur as far as the pedestrian Drawbridge at Shoreham by Sea as indicated by the extent of the trail shown on map 6h. Proposed route of the trail 6.3.2 The route is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps 6.a to 6.h as the proposed route of the trail. Landward boundary of coastal margin 6.3.3 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S015 to EHS-6-S017, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on maps 6e. 6.3.4 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S018 to EHS-6-S020, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the various boundaries, as indicated by the coastal margin landward of the trail on map 6e. 6.3.5
Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S031 and EHS-6-S032, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road shown as the trail on map 6g.
6.3.6 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S033 to EHS- 6-S036, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on maps 6g. 6.3.7 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S043 to EHS- 6-S048, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on map 6h. 6.3.8 Adjacent to route section EHS-6-S049 the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with various boundary features which are landward of the public footpath shown as the trail on map 6h. 6.3.9 Adjacent to route sections EHS-6-S054 to EHS- 6-S056, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on maps 6h. 6.3.10 Adjacent to route sections EHS- 6-S057 to EHS-6-S061, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the pedestrian footbridge over the River Adur shown as the trail on map 6h. Local restrictions and exclusions 6.3.11 At the time of writing this report, there are no proposals for local restrictions or exclusions in relation to this length of coast. Alternative routes 6.3.12 There are no proposals for alternative routes in relation to this length of coast. England Coast Path | East Head to Shoreham by Sea | Natural England’s Proposals
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