Shoreline Management Plan (SMP)
A Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a strategic plan that sets out a long-term approach to managing the risk of coastal flooding and erosion along the coastline, guiding decisions on defence, adaptation and land use over up to 100 years. Speak with a consultant to understand how the SMP affects development prospects on coastal sites. SMPs are covered within the GOV.UK flood risk and coastal change guidance.
Case Example
A coastal local authority uses its Shoreline Management Plan to decide whether to maintain sea defences or allow managed realignment, guiding where development is permitted and how coastal flood risk is managed over the long term.
Coastal site? Rida Reports applies SMP policy within your FRA.