North Norfolk Pathfinder

Parishes Meeting 20 January 2010

http://www.northnorfolk.org/coastal/6346.asp

Purpose of meeting

• Background to Pathfinder Project

• Community Involvement

• Shoreline Management Plans

Coastal Change Pathfinder Project

• How it came about

• What we bid for

• What we got

• What we are proposing to do

• How we can involve others

Workshops in ‘Coastal Service Villages’ to identify issues and develop a planning response

Submission of Pathfinder Bid

Coastal Planning Workshop for whole District to develop a shared set of ideas about how we should go about managing coastal change

Scoping meeting with key organisations to plan a way forward

Development of North Norfolk

Coastal Management Plan

(process and projects)

Studies to understand SMP impacts

Extensive consultation resulted in widespread objection to the draft planSMP 3b Draft First Published

A Steering Group oversaw the development of pathfinder programme and local communities and other interested parties expressed support for the project ideas

NNDC PATHFINDER BID APPROVED

Businesses and communities provide input to help identify impacts and consequences of the SMP

Gestation of the North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder Programme

Dec ‘04

Sep ‘09

Dec ‘09

2007/8

Publication of Defra’s Draft Coastal Change Policy (inviting ‘Pathfinder’ applications)

Jun ‘09

NNDC Bid Scope

• Based in ideas from Overstrand workshop

• A whole community approach – Happisburgh. £3.1M

• District wide business support £1.7M

• Community infrastructure £1M

• Total £5.8M

Pathfinder Award

• £3 million grant

• Not ring fenced

Pathfinder Award

• £3 million grant

• Not ring fenced – but

• Capital / Revenue splitRevenue - £800kCapital - £2.2 million

• Spend over 2 financial years (15 months)

What have we had to change?

• Overall reduced budget

• Omit investigation of Wells East bank options

• Some projects combined

• Reduced project management

What is proposed - A

What is proposed - A

• Whole community - HappisburghBeach Road

a.Acquire property most at risk and demolishb.Acquire property at less risk and lease

Create pedestrian access ramp to southInvestigate site for new car park and toiletsInvestigate options for caravan parkRecord impacts of coastal change on

community and heritage (Norfolk Landscape Archaeology)

What is proposed - B

What is proposed - B

• BusinessesAdvice and support to businesses in coastal

communitiesDevelop ideas on relocating businessesInvestigate buy and lease back optionsLook at private sector contributions to

maintenance of flood defences (KL & WNBC)

What is proposed - C

What is proposed - C

• Community InfrastructureInvestigate options and support relocation of

Pilgrims Shelter, TriminghamProvide new footpath connection to Runton

Road car park, CromerRemove derelict defences to improve

beaches

North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder ProjectProject

Name B.J. FarrowTitle Coast Protection EngineerRole Project Manage the ‘coastal change’ engineering

works

Projects

• Cromer ~ Marrams footpath realignment

• Beeston Regis ~ Removal of redundant derelict defences

• Happisburgh ~ Removal of redundant derelict defences & debris

• Happisburgh ~ Create a new beach access ramp

• Cromer ~ Marrams footpath realignmentCromer ~ Marrams footpath realignment

Beeston Regis ~ Removal of redundant derelict defencesBeeston Regis ~ Removal of redundant derelict defences

Happisburgh Happisburgh

Removal of redundant derelict defences & debrisRemoval of redundant derelict defences & debris

HappisburghHappisburghCreate a new beach access rampCreate a new beach access ramp

Development of project management, community involvement and communication processes

Launch meeting with interested parties

Publicity in media and summary information provided on websiteSuccessful bid

Informing parish councils, coastal groups and other interested parties and establishing a way in which they can be involved

Implementation of the North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder Programme

Dec ‘09

Sep ‘09

Jun ‘11

Jan ‘10

Project Board; Programme Reference Group and Project Liaison Groups

Jan ‘10

PATHFINDER PROJECT BOARD(Programme management)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM(Project Management)

REFERENCE GROUP(Overseeing Project

Development)

PROJECT LIAISON GROUPS(Overseeing implementation of local projects)

North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder Programme: Structure

Pathfinder Reference Group

The aims of this group will be to:

• help ensure that the Pathfinder programme matches the community expectations

• act as a link between affected communities and the Project Board

• coordinate the communication of the projects with the general public

• monitor the implementation and gauge the success of projects from the point of view of affected communities

Pathfinder Reference Group

Membership:Coastal – CCAG

Community – NRCC

Business – CLA

Parish Councils - NALC

Independent x 2

Project Liaison GroupsThe aims of these groups will be:

• to keep local people (or business organisations) informed of the implementation of projects that have local impacts

• to ensure that projects are sensitive to local circumstances and that those who are directly affected by their implementation are content with the approach that is being taken

• to identify issues that arise during project implementation and to act as a link between the general public and the Project Team

• to help foster a sense of ownership of the project outcomes

Development of project management, community involvement and communication processes

Launch meeting with interested parties

Publicity in media and summary information provided on websiteSuccessful bid

Informing parish councils, coastal groups and other interested parties and establishing a way in which they can be involved

Implementation of the North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder Programme

Dec ‘09

Sep ‘09

Jun ‘11

Jan ‘10

Project Board, Programme Reference Group and Project Liaison Groups

ImplementationIndicative programme established with timing for different projects and key milestones (subject to revision e.g. in response to community involvement)

Jan ‘10

Mar ‘10

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Project management                                      

Community Involvement                                      

Implementation                                      

Develop Project Continuity Strategy                                      

Monitoring/ evaluation                                      

Dissemination/ participation in learning process/ events                                      

INDICATIVE PROJECT TIMELINE

Dec-09

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Project A - Happisburgh                        

Devise relocation options for Manor Farm Caravan Park                                       

Negotiate with property owners and relocate those along Beach Road (who are willing) 

                                     

Establish ‘purchase and lease-back’ options                                       

Establish a ‘buffer’ along the cliff-top                                      

removing redundant and derelict costal defences                                       

removing cliff top debris                                      

demolish uninhabitable properties (where landowners are willing)                                      

establish open-land cliff top uses                                      

Relocate car park and other threatened infrastructure                                      

create a suitable new beach access                                       

provide alternative public toilets                                      

establish cliff top paths                                       

Help the local community understand, record and manage the impacts of coastal change on heritage (transfer to other locations later in the project)

                                     

Enable people to tell their own story for posterity                                      

Provide interpretation of environmental and other assets                                       

event to celebrate Happisburgh’s future                                       

INDICATIVE PROJECT TIMELINE

Dec-09

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Jun-11

Project B - Business support                                      

Providing tailored business support and advice to threatened coastal businesses                                       

Promoting and developing the assets and supply chains of key business sectors in the east of the District, particularly hospitality and tourism sectors

                                     

Devising options for helping to secure investment in maintenance of business premises (e.g. 'purchase and lease back')                                      

Assisting with the relocation of caravan parks & businesses from short and medium-term risk areas                                      

Assisting with the relocation of Trimingham Village Hall                                      

Devising a mechanism for securing private contributions towards coastal flood defences at Wolferton Creek                                      

INDICATIVE PROJECT TIMELINE

Dec-09

Jan-10

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PROJECT C - Infrastructure                                      

Explore options to relocate threatened car parks                              

Realign the Coast path at Cromer                                      

Remove redundant/ derelict defences at Ostend - Happisburgh and West Runton                                      

INDICATIVE PROJECT TIMELINE

Development of project management, community involvement and communication processes

Launch meeting with interested parties

Publicity in media and summary information provided on websiteSuccessful bid

Informing parish councils, coastal groups and other interested parties and establishing a way in which they can be involved

Implementation of the North Norfolk Coastal Change Pathfinder Programme

Dec ‘09

Oct ‘09

Jun ‘11

Jan ‘10

Project Board, Programme Reference Group and Project Liaison Groups

Monitoring and evaluation

The ethos will be to empower local communities (and interest groups) to continue to generate outcomes that meet agreed project objectives for the longer-term

ImplementationIndicative programme established with timing for different projects and key milestones (subject to revision e.g. in response to community involvement)

Project Continuity

Reporting and dissemination Sharing the lessons learned and contributing to Defra’s continuing policy development

Evaluation should include feedback from those affected by the outcomes of the various projects

Mar ‘10

Mar ’10

Actions so far (1)

• Determined project management structure

• Programme manager appointed (internal secondment)

• NLA are recruiting a project officer

• Prepared draft briefs for – property advisor / valuer – business support– Cromer footpath diversion

Actions so far (2)

• Met with Cromer TC

• Met with Happisburgh PC

• Met with Trimingham PC

Next Steps

• Invite tenders for property advisor and business support

• Appoint temporary conveyancing assistant

• Set up meetings with community and other groups

What would we like from you?

• Initial comments

• Suggestions for groups

• Representatives

Questions

http://www.northnorfolk.org/coastal/6346.asp

Shoreline Management Plans

Hunstanton to Kelling• Public consultation on SMP closed• Extra consultation on SEA

Shoreline Management Plans

Hunstanton to Kelling• Public consultation closed• Extra consultation on SEA

- Closing date 19 February

• Retreat policies at Thornham, Burnham, Morston and Wells removed and replaced by Hold the Line (subject to review)

Shoreline Management Plans

Hunstanton to Kelling• Public consultation closed• Extra consultation on SEA

- Closing date 19 February

• Retreat policies at Thornham, Burnham, Morston and Wells removed and replaced by Hold the Line (subject to review)

• Members to consider changes before SMP formally presented to Councils & EA for adoption

www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/105014.aspx

Shoreline Management Plans

Kelling to Lowestoft

• Text revisions, Habitats Regulations & Strategic Environmental Assessments and Water Framework Directive compliance check complete

• Action Plan to be completed before consultation

Shoreline Management Plans

Kelling to Lowestoft • Text revisions, Habitats Regulations & Strategic

Environmental Assessments and Water Framework Directive compliance check complete

• Action Plan to be completed before consultation• Consultation on SEA from March to June 2010

www.northnorfolk.org/coastal/810.asp