Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach Coastal Access: Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle - Natural England’S Proposals

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Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach Coastal Access: Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle - Natural England’s Proposals

Part 1.1: Introduction

Start Point: The Cobb, Lyme Regis (grid reference: SY 3391 9147) End Point: Charmouth Beach (grid reference: SY 3663 9312) Relevant Maps: 1a to 1c

Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps:

The Trail:

1.1.1 Follows the South West Coast Path in part, but includes significant differences as detailed below.

1.1.2 We propose the trail follows the promenade at Front Beach (LRR-1-S002) to avoid the constricted narrow road currently used by the South West Coast Path at Marine Parade.

1.1.3 Along Lyme Regis sea front (see map 1a) between Cobb Gate Jetty (LRR-1-S003) and Charmouth Road Car Park (LRR-1-S014) the proposed route avoids a long section of pavement along narrow streets by utilising the new promenade along the sea wall and a newly constructed path up the cliff (see table 1.2.1 below for details of the proposed route and table 1.2.2 for a more detailed explanation of the other route option we considered).

1.1.4 At Rhodehorn Plantation, between LRR-1-S018 to LRR-1-S020 we are proposing establishing some new sections of path to create a clearer route through the woodland using gentler gradients.

1.1.5 Between Fern Hill Coppice (LRR-1-S024) and Charmouth Beach Footbridge (LRR-1-S050), the South West Coast Path diverts inland and follows the road from Lyme Regis into Charmouth town centre. Our proposal is to establish a new path around the perimeter of the golf course and much closer to the sea whilst avoiding landslips at Black Ven (see table 1.2.1 below for details of the proposed route and table 1.2.2 for a more detailed explanation of the other route option we considered).

1.1.6 This part of the coast includes the following sites, designated for nature conservation, geological or heritage preservation (see map C of the Overview):

 Sidmouth to West Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

 West Dorset Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

1.1.7 We have assessed the potential impacts of access along the proposed route (and over the associated spreading room described below) on the features for which the affected land is designated and on any which are protected in their own right. Our assessment is that there is unlikely to be a significant change in the overall number of visits along this length of coast Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach as a result of our proposals and that those changes to the patterns of access that are likely to take place would not affect the features for which the sites are designated. We have therefore concluded that our proposals would not be likely to have any significant impact on these features.

See part 5 of the Overview for more details about the assessment process described above, and refer to our published Access and Sensitive Features Appraisal for more information about the conclusions of the assessment process.

Accessibility

1.1.8 There are few artificial barriers to accessibility on the proposed route, which makes use of existing surface paths wherever these meet the criteria in the Coastal Access Scheme. However, there are places where it may not be entirely suitable for people with reduced mobility because:

 the trail would follow an uneven grass or bare soil path through woodland; or

 there are steps in places where it would be necessary to ascend/descend steep slopes.

1.1.9 At Timber Hill (route section LRR-1-S018, shown on map 1b), new steps will be installed, so as to make the steep slope through the woodland more accessible and less hazardous in wet conditions. We envisage this happening as part of the physical establishment work described in part 6 of the Overview.

See part 5a of the Overview ‘Recreational issues’ for more information.

Where we have proposed exercising our discretion

1.1.10 Landward boundary of the coastal margin: We have used our discretion on some sections of the route to map the landward extent of the coastal margin to an adjacent physical boundary such as a fence line, pavement or track to make the extent of the new access rights clearer. In one place, we have used our discretion to propose the inclusion of an additional, more extensive landward area within the coastal margin, to secure public enjoyment of this part of the coast. The owner of this land is content for us to propose this. (see table 1.2.1 below).

1.1.11 Restrictions and/or exclusions: The new access rights would also be subject to the excepted land types summarised in Annex C of the Overview, and the national restrictions on activities listed in Annex D. This would be so throughout the coastal margin, but these restrictions would not apply to public rights of way. We have not used our discretion to propose any additional restrictions or exclusions on this part of the coast.

1.1.12 Restrictions and/or exclusions: Along the newly constructed promenade at Lyme Regis (LRR- 1-S005) it may be necessary for West Dorset District Council to close the path at times when maintenance or repairs need to be carried out. A signed diversion will be provided by the council when this happens. This arrangement would happen without any statutory restriction on the new access rights to give effect to it formally.

See part 3 of the Overview ‘Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps’, for an explanation of the default extent of the coastal margin and how we may use our discretion to adjust the margin, either to add land or to provide clarity. See also Annex C of the Overview ‘Excepted land categories’.

Establishment and ongoing management of the trail

1.1.13 Some physical establishment of the trail would be necessary, in accordance with the general approach described in part 6 the Overview. This includes the measures to improve accessibility described above.

1.1.14 Ongoing management and maintenance would be necessary in accordance with the general approach described in part 7 of the Overview. The overall need for this is likely to be greater than Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach on some other parts of the stretch, recognising that it will be necessary for the route to roll back from time to time in response to coastal processes, as described below.

See parts 6 ‘Physical establishment of the trail’ and 7 ‘Maintenance of the trail’ of the Overview for more information.

Future Change

1.1.15 Part of the route of the trail on this length of coast would be able to change without further approval from the Secretary of State in response to coastal erosion or other geomorphological processes, or encroachment by the sea. This would happen in accordance with the criteria and procedures for ‘roll back’ set out in part 8 of the Overview. See table 4.2.1 below for details of the sections likely to be affected in the foreseeable future.

1.1.16 At the time of preparing the report, we do not foresee any other need for future changes to the access provisions proposed for the length of coast described in this chapter.

See parts 5e ‘Coastal processes’ and 8 ‘Future changes’ of the Overview for more information.

Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach Part 1.2: Commentary on the maps See part 3 of Overview for guidance on reading and understanding the tables below

1.2.1 Section details – Maps 1a to 1c, The Cobb, Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach

Notes on table: Column 2 – an asterisk (*) against the route section number means see also table 1.2.2: Other options considered. Column 5 – ‘Yes – normal’ means roll-back approach is likely to follow the current feature (e.g. cliff edge/beach) for the foreseeable future.

1 2 3 4 5 6a 6b 7 Map(s) Route section Current status Current Roll-back Landward boundary of Reason for Proposed number(s) of this section surface of proposed? margin landward exclusions this section (See Part 8 of (See maps) boundary or Overview) discretion restrictions 1a LRR-1-S001 Other existing Stone: flags No Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route LRR-1-S002* Other existing Concrete No Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route pavement/promenade cohesion LRR-1-S003* Other existing Tarmac No Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route LRR-1-S004* Other existing Tarmac No Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route pavement/promenade cohesion LRR-1-S005* and Other existing Block paving No Landward edge of Clarity and No LRR-1-S006* walked route path cohesion LRR-1-S007* Other existing Gravel Yes: Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route normal path cohesion LRR-1-S008* Other existing Steps: Yes: Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route timber normal path cohesion LRR-1-S009* Other existing Gravel Yes: Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route normal path cohesion LRR-1-S010* Other existing Steps: Yes: Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route Timber normal path cohesion LRR-1-S011* Other existing Gravel Yes: Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route normal path cohesion LRR-1-S012* Other existing Steps: Yes: Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route Timber normal path cohesion LRR-1-S013* Other existing Gravel No Landward edge of Clarity and No walked route path cohesion LRR-1-S014* Other existing Tarmac No Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route 1b LRR-1-S015 Public footway Tarmac No Landward edge of Clarity and No (pavement) pavement cohesion LRR-1-S016 Public Grass Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath normal LRR-1-S017 Public Grass Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath normal LRR-1-S018 * Other existing Bare soil Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route (compacted) normal LRR-1-S019* Public Bare soil Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath (compacted) normal LRR-1-S020* Other existing Bare soil Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route (compacted) normal LRR-1-S021* Public Tarmac No Landward edge of the Clarity and No highway road cohesion

Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach 1 2 3 4 5 6a 6b 7 Map(s) Route section Current status Current Roll-back Landward boundary of Reason for Proposed number(s) of this section surface of proposed? margin landward exclusions this section (See Part 8 of (See maps) boundary or Overview) discretion restrictions 1b LRR-1-S022* Public footway Tarmac No Landward edge of Clarity and No (pavement) pavement cohesion LRR-1-S023* Public Grass No Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath LRR-1-S024* Not an existing Bare soil No Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route (compacted) LRR-1-S025* to Not an existing Grass No Landward edge of trail Not used No LRR-1-S027* walked route LRR-1-S028* Not an existing Grass Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route normal 1c LRR-1-S029* Not an existing Grass Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route normal LRR-1-S030* Public Stone: Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No highway Aggregate normal

LRR-1-S031 to Public Tarmac No Road Clarity and No LRR-1- S033 highway cohesion LRR-1-S034 Not an existing Tarmac No Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route LRR-1-S035 Public Tarmac No Road Clarity and No footpath cohesion LRR-1-S036 Public Tarmac No Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath LRR-1-S037 Public Tarmac No Road Clarity and No highway cohesion LRR-1-S038 Public Tarmac Yes: Road Clarity and No highway normal cohesion LRR-1-S039 Public Grass Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath normal LRR-1-S040 and Other existing Grass Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No LRR-1-S041 walked route normal LRR-1-S042 and Other existing Grass Yes: Fence line Additional No LRR-1-S043 walked route normal landward area LRR-1-S044 Public Gravel Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No footpath normal LRR-1-S045 and Public Tarmac Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No LRR-1- S046 footpath normal LRR-1-S046 Public Tarmac Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No highway normal LRR-1-S047 Other existing Tarmac Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route normal LRR-1-S048 Other existing Stone: Yes: Landward edge of trail Not used No walked route aggregate normal LRR-1-S049 Public Stone: Yes: Fence line Clarity and No footpath aggregate normal cohesion LRR-1-S050 Public Footbridge Yes: Landward edge of Not used No footpath normal bridge

Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach 1.2.2 Other options considered: Maps 1a to 1c, The Cobb, Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach

Map(s) Section Option(s) considered Reasons for not proposing this option as the route number(s) 1a LRR-1-S002 We considered following the We opted for the proposed route along the lower existing route of the South West promenade because: Coast Path which runs along the  it is closer to the sea with sea views, as opposed to public highway at Marine Parade. the sometimes narrow and constrained route through Marine Parade;  it is wider and free from vehicular traffic. LRR-1-S003 We considered following the We opted for the proposed route along the new to existing route of the South West promenade because: LRR-1-S014 Coast Path which runs along the  it is closer to the sea with sea views; public footway through the town at Bridge Street, Church Street  it is wider and free from vehicular traffic. and Charmouth Road (A3052). LRR-1-S005 We considered following the We opted for the proposed route along the new to currently closed footpath along promenade because: LRR-1-S006 the beach.  the promenade offers a better walking surface which is more accessible to all;  it is dry at all points of tide. 1b LRR-1-S018 We considered following the We opted for the proposed route including new sections to existing route of the South of path because: LRR-1-S020 West Coast Path through  the South West Coast Path route is not well signed or the woodland at Rhodehorn established here on the ground; and Plantation.  the proposed route ascends through the woodland at an easier gradient, improving accessibility and convenience for the public. 1b LRR-1-S021 We considered reinstating a We opted for the proposed route because: to route along the currently closed  it is not viable to reinstate the closed footpath due to LRR-1-S030 public footpath above Black Ven the unstable ground and risk of further landslips. along the cliff edge in front of  there is not enough room between the sheer cliff the Golf Course. edge and the fairway of the golf course to safely accommodate a path.  this proposal is made with the support of the landowner. 1b & LRR-1-S024 We considered following the We opted for the proposed route because: 1c to existing route of the South  the proposed route is more direct and closer to the LRR-1-S046 West Coast Path between Fern coast (the existing South West Coast Path is much Hill Coppice and Charmouth further from the coast: almost 1.5km at the furthest Heritage Coast Centre, using point); public footways alongside the  the proposed route offers better views of the sea; A3052, Axminster Road and Higher Sea Lane  it is more pleasant to walk along, avoiding a long (2km) section of roadside walking. 1c LRR-1-S032 We considered reinstating We opted for the proposed route because: to a route along the currently  it is not viable to reinstate the closed footpath due to LRR-1-S040 closed public footpath between the unstable ground and risk of further landslips; Charberry Rise/Old Lyme Road in  there is no room for the reinstated path between the Charmouth and Higher Sea Lane slumped cliff and the adjacent private gardens).

Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach Part 1.3: Chapter 1 - Formal Proposals  Below are our formal proposals to the Secretary of State for the length of coast shown on maps 1a to 1c.

 They should be read in conjunction with the relevant maps.

 The commentary above explains the practical effect of these proposals.

Formal Proposals – The Cobb, Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach

Proposed route of the trail

1.3.1 In relation to route sections LRR-1-S007 to LRR-1-S012, the initial proposed route, as determined at the time the report was prepared, is to be at the centre of the line shown on map 1a as the proposed route of the trail.

1.3.2 In relation to route sections LRR-1-S016 to LRR-1-S020, the initial proposed route, as determined at the time the report was prepared, is to be at the centre of the line shown on map 1b as the proposed route of the trail.

1.3.3 In relation to route sections LRR-1-S028 to LRR-1-S030, the initial proposed route, as determined at the time the report was prepared, is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps 1b and 1c as the proposed route of the trail.

1.3.4 In relation to route sections LRR-1-S038 to LRR-1-S050, the initial proposed route, as determined at the time the report was prepared, is to be at the centre of the line shown on map 1c as the proposed route of the trail.

1.3.5 If at any time any part of the route described in the previous paragraphs needs to change in order to remain viable, as a result of coastal erosion or other geomorphological processes or encroachment by the sea, the new route will be determined by Natural England in accordance with the criteria and procedures described under the title ‘Roll-back’ in part 8 of the Overview and section 4.10 of the Scheme. If this happens, the new route will become the approved route for that section for the purposes of the Order which determines where coastal access rights apply.

1.3.6 In relation to all other sections shown on Maps 1a to 1c, the route is to be at the centre of the line shown as the proposed route of the trail.

Landward boundary of coastal margin

1.3.7 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S002, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the pavement/promenade shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.8 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S004, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the pavement/promenade shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.9 Adjacent to route sections LRR-1-S005 to LRR-1-S013, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the newly engineered promenade and path shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.10 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S015, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on map 1b.

1.3.11 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S021, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road shown as the trail on map 1b.

1.3.12 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S022, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the pavement shown as the trail on map 1b.

Coastal Access | Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle | Natural England’s Proposals | Chapter 1: Lyme Regis to Charmouth Beach 1.3.13 Adjacent to route sections LRR-1-S031 to LRR-1-S033, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road shown as the trail on map 1c.

1.3.14 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S035, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road which coincides with the public footpath shown as the trail on map 1c.

1.3.15 Adjacent to route sections LRR-1-S037 and LRR-1-S038, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road shown as the trail on map 1c.

1.3.16 Adjacent to route sections LRR-1-S042 and LRR-1-S043, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the existing boundary fence, as indicated by the coastal margin landward of the trail shown on map 1c.

1.3.17 Adjacent to route section LRR-1-S049 the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the existing boundary fence, which at the time of writing this report is landward of the public footpath shown as the trail on map 1c

Local restrictions and exclusions

1.3.18 At the time of writing this report, there are no proposals for local restrictions or exclusions in relation to this length of coast.

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