Useful Links & Info
Useful Links & Info
Technical Reports - Jacobs
North Swanage Environmental Constraints Table – This review provides a consolidated, interpretation‑led assessment of all relevant environmental designations and sensitivities, aligning them directly with the proposed adaptation options. It sets out the practical implications of each option and clearly identifies the consultees and permissions required to support timely, compliant decision‑making.
Beach Access (North Swanage Report) - This report investigates the feasibility of various alternative beach access options. This report supports the development of beach access designs and can be used by the project team to support the delivery of new beach access.
North Swanage Baseline Assessment – This report provides an in‑depth geomorphological assessment and examination of coastal processes, producing a robust scientific evidence base to inform which adaptation options are most appropriate and where they should be implemented, based on the geomorphology.
Whitecliff Farm SWNS Feasibility Report - This feasibility study recommends nature‑based solutions to slow, store and better manage surface water across Whitecliff Farm, assessing whether natural flood management (NFM) measures can be safely and effectively delivered. Under current conditions, much of the site’s rainfall is quickly channelled into underground pipes and discharged to the sea, intensifying downstream pressures in the Sheps Hollow catchment, where concentrated flows have previously contributed to localised flood and erosion issues.
Citizen Science Recommendations - This report explored citizen science projects to be implemented by communities, to collect and contribute meaningful data to support better understanding of coastal change. Citizen science project activities such as ‘CoastSnap’ and Future Coast Click have since been implemented. In Charmouth, the data from CoastSnap is being used within a postgraduate research project to build a better understanding of coastal change scenarios.
Future Coast Dorset Cliff Drainage Investigations – This report provides an assessment of how surface water and groundwater behaviour drives cliff instability at Swanage and Charmouth and outlines feasible drainage options to reduce landslide risk. This research is being used by the project team to develop drainage schemes in Charmouth and North Swanage.
Use of Trees and Vegetation to Stabilise Cliffs and Shallow Landslides - This report provides a practical framework for applying vegetation as a nature‑based solution (NBS) on coastal cliffs and shallow landslides. It translates technical understanding of vegetation-slope interactions into clear implementation guidance, covering how to identify suitable planting areas, select appropriate native tree, shrub and ground‑cover species, and choose safe and effective installation methods.
North Swanage Householder Guide 2014
Produced in 2014 through the DCF partnership project Living with a Changing Coast, the North Swanage Householder Guide remains a valuable document which the project team aspires to update with the help of the local community and partners. Living with a Changing Coast was a European funded project which brought together key stakeholders and as well as the practical guide, also funded the signage that remains in place today near the beach in North Swanage.
During Future Coast North Swanage engagement events in 2024, we found that very few current land, homeowners or beach hut owners have seen or still own one of the guides. Feedback suggested that they would welcome both being able to view the 2014 version so we have it uploaded on this website; and those asked supported having a revised version created as part of this project.
Shoreline Management Plans
Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) set out a planned approach to managing flood and coastal erosion risk around the coast of England over the next century. DCF have created a useful SMP Guide to SMPs with links to the Environment Agency SMP Explorer and Environment Agency SMP guidance.
CTAP Information
Flood and Coastal Erosion Resilience Innovation Fund
Connect with coastal erosion information
You can find links to various flood and coastal erosion tools and information via the EA Blog - Creating a better place January 2025
National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England
Environment Agency (EA)
New national coastal and erosion risk information - Jan 2025
The coastal handbook : A guide for all those working on the coast
Dorset Prepared
Dorset Prepared is a multi-agency approach exploring the types of emergencies that could occur in Dorset, including flooding, rock falls & landslide, storms, gales & high waves amongst others that could affect community resilience.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
DEFRA flood and coastal erosion risk management policy statement
You can find links to various flood and coastal erosion tools and information via the EA Blog - Creating a better place January 2025
Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
DCF Education Hub
Our recently launched Education Hub is designed to provide students and teachers at schools, colleges, and universities access to a wealth of educational resources, free downloadable lesson plans, videos and career information related to the Dorset coast. If you are a teacher interested in connecting your students with Future Coast North Swanage, please contact Project Officer Sara for more details.