Lyme Regis Cobb Stabilisation Scheme

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The Cobb is a historic iconic harbour that provides a pivotal role as both a protective breakwater and a safeguard against erosion and flooding along the Lyme Bay coastline. In recent years, structural investigations have shown that the harbour is suffering from destabilisation caused by wave impact and sea floor erosion. The goal of this scheme is to reinforce and repair the harbour walls, ensuring that it continues its vital function for the bay and the local community and that its important heritage is safeguarded.

Emergency Repairs to Cobb Void

After assessment work in August 2025 by engineering consultants, some urgent works are needed to repair a large void that has appeared in the Cobb below the Gin Shop turn. These works will, weather permitting, take place in early November to coincide with low spring tides. Find out more by visiting the Project Update page here: Project Updates | Lyme Regis Cobb Stabilisation Scheme | Dorset Coast Have Your Say

Engagement Event - Stabilising the Cobb: What are the options?

Drop in and chat to team:

📅 When: Thursday 27 November 2025

🕛Time: 12 to 6pm

🏦 Where: Jubilee Pavilion, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis

On behalf of Dorset Council, Dorset Coast Forum are leading a drop-in event that will share details of the Cobb Stabilisation scheme. It will help explain why the Cobb requires stabilisation and the complexities and key players involved in taking the scheme forward. There will be updates on the recent void, why it formed, its implications and how it was repaired as well as details of other defects requiring repair.



The Cobb is a historic iconic harbour that provides a pivotal role as both a protective breakwater and a safeguard against erosion and flooding along the Lyme Bay coastline. In recent years, structural investigations have shown that the harbour is suffering from destabilisation caused by wave impact and sea floor erosion. The goal of this scheme is to reinforce and repair the harbour walls, ensuring that it continues its vital function for the bay and the local community and that its important heritage is safeguarded.

Emergency Repairs to Cobb Void

After assessment work in August 2025 by engineering consultants, some urgent works are needed to repair a large void that has appeared in the Cobb below the Gin Shop turn. These works will, weather permitting, take place in early November to coincide with low spring tides. Find out more by visiting the Project Update page here: Project Updates | Lyme Regis Cobb Stabilisation Scheme | Dorset Coast Have Your Say

Engagement Event - Stabilising the Cobb: What are the options?

Drop in and chat to team:

📅 When: Thursday 27 November 2025

🕛Time: 12 to 6pm

🏦 Where: Jubilee Pavilion, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis

On behalf of Dorset Council, Dorset Coast Forum are leading a drop-in event that will share details of the Cobb Stabilisation scheme. It will help explain why the Cobb requires stabilisation and the complexities and key players involved in taking the scheme forward. There will be updates on the recent void, why it formed, its implications and how it was repaired as well as details of other defects requiring repair.



Page last updated: 07 Nov 2025, 10:28 AM