Christchurch Bay and Harbour Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy Consultation
This consultation is now closed.
The full consultation report can be viewed here.
- Respondents agreed most with the proposed Leading Options for:
- ODU3: Christchurch Harbour South in Zone 2
- ODU13: Highcliffe in Zone 3
- ODU6: River Avon West Bank in Zone 2
- Respondents disagreed most with the proposed Leading Options for:
- ODU2: Mudeford Sandbank in Zone 1
- ODU1: Hengitsbury Head East in Zone 1
- ODU11: Mudeford Quay in Zone 2.
Background
We asked for the public and key stakeholders' views on the proposed options to manage coastal flood and erosion risk across the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy area for the next 100 years. The findings from this consultation will help confirm which options are included in the final Strategy for adoption by BCP Council, New Forest District Council and the Environment Agency. You can find all our technical reports and engagement feedback on the FCERM Strategy Hub.
Have Your Say
- Please read the information document and give us your views on the 6 Strategy zones using the online survey
- You can download a paper copy of the survey and return it to us at the address below
- You can collect hard copies of the survey and information document from the following BCP libraries:
These can be printed and returned to the following address: Flood & Coastal Team, BCP Council, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY; or dropped into the 'Have Your Say' boxes in any of BCP's libraries.
Public Event
If you have not had the opportunity to attend any of our events so far (see below), we will be at the New Forest Show where you can view the proposals in detail, collect paper copies of the consultation materials and speak to officers. The Show runs from 25-27 July 2023 and the address is: The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH.
The consultation will close at midnight on 27 August 2023. If you have any questions about the FCERM Strategy, please email coastal@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
More information on the consultation can be found below:
Phase 5 Consultation - 5 June to 27 August 2023
Background
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and New Forest District Council (NFDC) are working together with the Environment Agency to produce a new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy for Christchurch Bay and Harbour. It will guide how the frontage from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour, may be sustainably managed for the next 100 years.
Climate change is putting significantly more properties, infrastructure and open spaces at risk from coastal flooding and erosion. Calculations have revealed that if we do nothing over the next 100 years, the coastal frontage will suffer around £1 billion in damages which includes erosion risk to approximately 1,600 properties and coastal flood risk to over 2,200 properties (homes and non-residential buildings). The figures are not designed to alarm but to help us evidence and justify doing something to manage the risks.
During the fourth phase of engagement in Winter 2022, we asked for feedback on the proposed short list for managing the risks. Each of the options were then appraised to assess their economic, technical, environmental and social viability. The process identified the proposed leading options for each of the 18-option development units and these proposals are the focus of this consultation.
Public Events
So far we have held public events about the Phase 5 consultation at the following venues where members of the public could view the proposals in detail, collect paper copies of the consultation materials and speak to officers:
- Milford on Sea Community Centre - Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 10am-4pm. The address is: Milford on Sea Village Community Centre, 9 Sea Rd, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0PH
- Christchurch Library - Monday 19 June 2023 at 10am-5:30pm. The address is: Druitt Buildings, High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AW
Virtual Public Events
- We held an online event about the Phase 5 consultation on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 7-8:15pm where there was a detailed presentation of the proposals and the opportunity to ask questions. Interested parties could book a free place on Eventbrite here
All comments and opinions shared with us will be used to inform and develop the Strategy and it is anticipated that it will be adopted in Spring 2024.
FCERM Phase 5 Strategy Area Map
In addition to your main response to the online survey, you can also make comments on the FCERM Strategy Area by dropping pins onto the map:
1. Click below to open the map
2. Once opened, you can zoom in and out, and drag to move around the screen
3. To see other users’ thoughts, simply click on pins that appear on the map
4. To add a pin click the + button on the left-hand side. Drag and drop a pin onto the map, where you can leave a comment or image.
5. Please note: everything you put on the map is accessible to others, so it is encouraged not to reveal any personal information.
Anything you decide to share with us will remain private and confidential in line with GDPR guidelines.
Thank you, we value your participation.
