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1 Corton Corton Cliffs SSSI Sections of the cliffs are vegetated but regular slips Yes Yes Contribution to Legal requirements; Stringent National E Broader Society Erosion resulting in loss of property No No - a nationally To maintain site integrity and favourable conservation are keeping the faces open. means of maintaining conservation value of however construction of defences could important status Corton Cliff prevent slips but reduce geological value Pleistocene site.

2 Gunton Gunton Warren and Corton Woods Sediment loss / movement Yes Yes Amenity value; educational value; conservation Local E Broader Society Coastal squeeze and loss of recreational Yes Yes Maintain societal and conservation value LNR Disturbance value area for local community Coastal squeeze 600 Gunton Denes Burial site of oil from Eleni V tanker Risk to public health and environment if exposed by Yes Yes Risk to public Health and Safety Local I Local communities Yes No Avoid harm to public health, the environment and spillage 1977. erosion recreation interests. 601 Lowestoft North Public open space, parks/gardens Restricted / loss of use due to flooding and erosion Yes Yes Recreational value, value to local economy Local R Local communities No No Sustain public recreation and tourism opportunity Denes and sports ground reducing public recreation and amenity opportunity. 602 Lowestoft North Disused civic waste dump Risk to public health and environment if exposed by Yes Yes Risk to public Health and Safety Local I Local communities Yes No Protect site from erosion damage or excavate and Denes erosion dispose elsewhere. 603 Lowestoft North Industrial and commercial Loss of use or damage / value due to risk of flooding Yes Yes Value to regional economy Regional C Regional and local No No To sustain employment opportunities. Denes development and erosion that would reduce the commercial communities viability of Town. 604 Lowestoft North Residential property Risk of flooding and erosion to <50 residences. Yes Yes Homes for people Local HA Local community No No Prevent / manage loss / damage from flooding or Denes erosion 605 Gunton Denes to Listed and Candidate Local Listed Risk of damage or loss by flooding and erosion. Yes Yes Listed buildings of historical value Regional H Regional community No No To identify nature and timing of risk and produce an Lowestoft buildings and conservation areas action plan including options of protection, recording, Harbour including significant sites: and relocation. Lighthouse, Maritime Museum 6 Gunton Denes to Critical service infrastructure Risk of erosion and flooding causing disruption to / Yes Yes Provision of sewage infrastructure and gas for Local HA Local industries No No To prevent loss of services and infrastructure to the Lowestoft systems including sewer outfall and loss of services with significant impacts upon local area local area due to flooding or erosion Harbour gas distribution network. hinterland and pollution threat. 3 Ness Point to Ness Point CWS Loss of shingle beach due to insufficient sediment Yes Yes Can support both locally and nationally Local E Local community Significant construction work is required Yes Yes To maintain site integrity Lowestoft supply and high wave exposure threatened species or habitats to maintain integrity of defences which Harbour could damage conservational value

4 Ness Point to Ness Point Tourism interest with Britain’s Cardinal Point. Yes Yes Tourism value National R Local and regional No No To maintain Britain's Cardinal Point Lowestoft community Harbour 5 Ness Point to Ness Point Car park and other road infrastructure. Yes Yes Recreational value Local R Local community Loss of Ness Point Yes Yes To maintain access and facilities at Lowestoft Ness Lowestoft Harbour 7 Ness Point to Industrial and Commercial Property Potential flooding and erosion risk. Yes Yes Value to local economy Regional C Regional community No No To protect commercial and industrial properties from Lowestoft loss due to flooding or erosion Harbour 8 Ness Point to Industrial and commercial Loss of use / value due to risk of flooding and erosion Yes Yes Value to local economy Regional C Regional community Loss of area due to flooding or erosion No No Protect and manage risks to maximise commercial use Lowestoft development including significant that would reduce the commercial viability of Town. potential and also support regeneration opportunities Harbour sites of BEW factory, SLP offshore under URC. fabrication yard, Wind Turbine and Renewables Centre. 9 Ness Point to Private defences Hamilton Rd to Outer Harbour. Yes Yes Value to local economy Local C Local industries Loss of local defences No No To maintain the private defences along Hamilton Road Lowestoft Harbour 606 Ness Point to Lowestoft Town Centre - Risk of damage / disruption from flooding. Yes Yes Homes for people Local HA Local communities No No To prevent loss of residential property due to erosion Lowestoft Residential property. and flooding Harbour 607 Ness Point to Lowestoft Town centre – extensive Risk of damage / disruption from flooding that would Yes Yes Value to local economy Regional C Local and regional No No To maintain the opportunity to maximise commercial Lowestoft commercial and retail reduce the commercial viability of Town. communities use potential Harbour development. 608 Ness Point to Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Tourism and recreation asset of international Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value Local R Local communities No No To prevent the loss of recreational facility due to Lowestoft Club significance. Fixed assets at risk of damage from flooding or erosion Harbour flooding. Sustainability of site under threat from erosion. Listed building. 609 Ness Point to RNLI station Public service asset of prime importance to seafaring Yes Yes Provision of rescue service for recreational Regional R Regional communities No No To prevent the loss of rescue facility due to flooding or Lowestoft safety. At risk of damage from flooding. users of the waterway erosion Harbour Sustainability of site under threat from erosion. 23 Ness Point to Lowestoft Town centre - critical `A’ Risk of disruption / damage from flooding. Yes Yes Important transport link Regional HA Regional community No No To prevent loss of road transport link due to flooding Lowestoft road and rail transport routes and erosion Harbour including Bascule Bridge. 10 Lowestoft Outer Extensive mooring and quay areas Risk of loss of commercial / industrial assets from Yes Yes Value to local economy Regional C Regional community No No To protect commercial and industrial properties from Harbour including the Fish Dock. erosion loss due to flooding or erosion 11 Lowestoft Outer Harbour Present structures providing yachting and tourism Yes Yes Commercial international port of economic Regional HA Regional community Interruption of natural physical No No To maintain navigable channel for port operations in Harbour facilities have impact on local coastal processes. importance to regional community processes Lowestoft Harbour. For shoreline management not to have a detrimental impact on port operations 12 Lowestoft Outer Kittiwake colony Sited on southern side of North Pier, one of only two no Yes Tourism, ornithological and recreation value Local E Local community Sea level rise could reduce nesting Yes Yes To maintain the RSPB bird watching site and tourist Harbour nesting sites in Suffolk potential and colony size attraction 13 Lowestoft Inner harbour Interaction with flood risk to shore-based properties. Yes Yes Commercial, industrial and residential Local C Local community No No To maintain flood defences along the inner harbour Harbour properties 14 Lake Lothing Leathes Ham LNR Coastal squeeze Yes Yes Amenity value; educational value; conservation Local E Broader Society Loss of LNR through sea level rise Yes Yes Maintain societal and conservation value Floodplain Development value would also result in loss of adjacent car Disturbance park and foot/cycle path 610 Lake Lothing Heritage sites Risk of damage from flooding Yes Yes Archaeological value Regional H Regional community No No To maintain historical character to the area Floodplain 16 Lake Lothing Mutford Lock Tidal control into Oulton Broad. Navigation link. Yes Yes Transport link between Loathing and Oulton Regional R Regional community No No To maintain tide levels for navigation between Lake Floodplain Broad Lothing and Oulton Broad

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No. Location Feature Issues associated with feature FCD Affect Benefits/Why is issue important Scale Issue Type/ Who are the What could affect its Is there Potential for Objectives Issue Policy Theme beneficiaries value/sustainability (Threats) enough of substitution this benefit? 17 Lake Lothing Railway Swing Bridge Stability may be dependent on bed conditions/level. Yes Yes Important transport link Regional HA Regional community No No To maintain rail transport link Floodplain 18 Lake Lothing Railway alongside North bank, Potential for flooding important transportation link. Yes Yes Important transport link Regional HA Regional community No No To maintain rail transport link Floodplain including station 18b Lake Lothing Railway station Important transport link Yes Yes Important transport link Regional HA Regional community No No To maintain rail transport link Floodplain 19 Lake Lothing Boatbuilding premises on North Potential for flooding whilst needing clear access to Yes Yes Value to local economy Local C Local community No No To prevent loss of commercial property in port area due Floodplain bank waterfront. to flooding 20 Lake Lothing Lowestoft Cruising Club Important and popular recreational facility. no Yes Recreational value Local R Local community No No To maintain facility for recreational water sports Floodplain activities 21 Lake Lothing Extensive industrial, commercial Risk of damage from flooding Yes Yes Value to local economy Regional C Regional and local No No To maintain the opportunity to maximise commercial Floodplain and retail development. Inc assets communities and employment potential at boundary with Oulton Broad. 22 Lake Lothing Lowestoft Port Potential for flooding of premises/works. no Yes Commercial international port of economic Regional C Regional and National No No To maintain port operations Floodplain importance to regional community communities 24 Lake Lothing Mutford Road Bridge Vital transportation link across waterway. Yes Yes Important transport link Regional HA Regional community No No To maintain road transport link Floodplain 26 Lake Lothing Harbour tunnel Important services conduit dependent on sufficient no Yes Important service tunnel Local HA Local community Interruption of natural physical No No To maintain services Floodplain cover from river bed level. processes 27 Lake Lothing Landspring Drain and Kirkley Land drainage function will be threatened by sea Yes Yes Provision of outfall structures for local surface Local HA Local Community No No To ensure land drainage function is sustained Floodplain Stream watercourse discharges. level rise. run off 611 Lake Lothing Kirkley Ham LNR. Risk of flooding. Yes Yes Recreational and environmental value Local E Local communities No No To maintain the management of the site in a Floodplain sustainable fashion 612 Lake Lothing Recreation and amenity sites Risk of loss due to flooding events and long-term Yes Yes Recreational value Local R Local communities No No To maintain the management of risk to sustain / replace Floodplain including marinas, waterside walks water level rise creating squeeze against hard assets in response to water level rise and open spaces. assets. 41 Oulton Broad to Broadland SPA None related to SMP policy No No Stringent means of maintaining the Internationa E Broader Society Saltwater inundation of the site due to No - BAP Yes To maintain site integrity, favourable conservation Barnby conservation value of the site. Value for sea level rise leading to loss of some targets for status and avoid deterioration. To maintain the differing economy, recreation, agriculture and wildlife. habitats. several key types of management of the vegetation for a diverse habitat types range of plant communities. 42 Oulton Broad to The Broads SAC None related to SMP policy No No Stringent means of maintaining the Internationa E Broader Society Saltwater inundation of the site due to No - BAP Yes To maintain site integrity and contribute towards Barnby conservation value of the site. Value for sea level rise leading to loss of some targets for favourable conservation status and to maintain the economy, recreation, agriculture and wildlife. habitats. several key differing types of management of the vegetation for a habitat types diverse range of plant communities. 30 Suffolk coast Suffolk River Valleys ESA Maintenance of permanent grassland by a traditional no Yes Amenity value; educational value; conservation Local E Broader Society As the ESA encompasses river systems Yes Yes To maintain the landscape character of the grazing grassland management regime. Maintenance of value and surrounding farmland, fluvial marshes, river valleys and fens and their associated woodland. Creation of marshland conditions. flooding may have economic features, such as hedgerows, trees and ditches/dykes. Management of fen. ramifications 31 Lowestoft Lowestoft - South of Claremont Blue Flag beach - The way in which the beach is Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Local and regional Interruption of natural physical No No To maintain Blue Flag status Harbour to Kirkley Pier Beach managed may have an impact on the condition and local economy communities processes appearance of the beach. 31b Lowestoft Lowestoft - North of Claremont Pier Blue Flag beach - The way in which the beach is Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Local and regional Interruption of natural physical No No To maintain Blue Flag status Harbour to Kirkley Beach managed may have an impact on the condition and local economy communities processes appearance of the beach. 613 Lowestoft Lowestoft Pier Potential loss of tourist attraction and leisure facility no Yes Important recreational facility, value to local Regional R Regional and local No No To maintain local economy through use of Lowestoft Harbour to Kirkley through erosion and flooding economy communities Pier

32 Lowestoft South Beach Extensive public open spaces, parks, gardens and Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Local and regional Interruption of natural physical No No To maintain key recreational and tourism opportunities Harbour to Kirkley promenades creating opportunity for recreation and local economy communities processes with linked employment and regeneration benefits staged events (notably Lowestoft Air show) 34 Lowestoft South Beach Dredging and Impact on beach levels. no Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Local and regional Interruption of natural physical No No To maintain bathing beach for recreational use Harbour to Kirkley local economy communities processes

38 Lowestoft Church of St Peter and St John, LB II*. Yes Yes Grade II listed building of historical value Regional H Regional community No No To maintain the listed structure Harbour to Kirkley Kirkley

39 Lowestoft Heritage sites notably Kirkley Risk of damage or loss by flooding and erosion. Yes Yes Archaeological value Regional H Regional community No No To maintain historical character to the area Harbour to Kirkley Church, RN&SYC plus Candidate Local Listed buildings on seafront. 35 Lowestoft Extensive residential property. Risk of damage / loss from erosion and flooding Yes Yes Homes for people Local HA Local community No No To prevent loss of residential property due to erosion Harbour to Kirkley and flooding

36 Lowestoft Highway infrastructure in Kirkley Principal route close to sea front, protected against Yes Yes Important transport link Local HA Local community No No To maintain seafront road Harbour to Kirkley erosion by existing defences.

37 Lowestoft Significant commercial centres - Risk of loss from erosion plus asset value reduction Yes Yes Important scientific facility National HA Regional and National No Yes To retain significant centre of employment Harbour to Kirkley CEFAS Marine Laboratory and arising from change of use. communities ESWC. 614 Lowestoft Significant Tourism and Leisure Risk of damage / loss from erosion and flooding that Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Regional and local No No To maintain key recreational and tourism opportunities Harbour to Kirkley facilities inc Claremont Pier, South would reduce the tourism appeal of the town. local economy communities with linked employment and economic value Pier, The East Point Pavilion and numerous Restaurants, pubs and clubs. 615 Lowestoft Extensive tourist accommodation in Risk of damage / loss from erosion and flooding that Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Regional and local No No To maintain key recreational and tourism opportunities Harbour to Kirkley form of B&Bs, guesthouses and would reduce the tourism appeal of the town. local economy communities with linked employment and economic value Hotels. 616 Lowestoft Kirkley Village community - local Risk of damage / loss from erosion and flooding Yes Yes Value to local economy Local C Local community No No To prevent loss of commercial property in port area due Harbour to Kirkley commercial and retail centre. to flooding

617 Lowestoft St Mary’s Primary School. Risk of loss from erosion. Yes Yes Educational value Local C Local communities No No To prevent loss of community assets due to flooding Harbour to Kirkley and erosion

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45 Suffolk coast The Broads ESA None related to SMP policy No No Amenity value; educational value; conservation Local E Broader Society Saltwater inundation of the site due to Yes Yes To maintain the traditional landscape character of the value sea level rise leading to loss of some Broads grazing marshes, river valleys and fens and habitats. their associated elements such as dykes, hedges, wooden gates and trees. 46 Pakefield to Extensive areas of residential Risk of loss from erosion. Yes Yes Homes for people Local HA Local community No No To prevent loss of residential property to erosion Kessingland property seaward of A12. 47 Pakefield to Significant tourist accommodation Major contributor to local tourism economy. Potential Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Regional community No Yes To maintain integrity of the caravan park while Kessingland in form of Caravan sites and reduction in site area through erosion. local economy sustainable Guesthouses. 48 Pakefield to Pontin’s Holiday Camp Potential loss through erosion. Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Regional community No No To maintain integrity of Pontin's Holiday Camp Kessingland local economy 618 Pakefield to Extensive shingle beach, dune and Risk of loss from erosion. Yes Yes Recreational and environmental value Local R Local communities No No To maintain the management of the site in a Kessingland shoreline public open spaces used sustainable fashion by walkers, fishermen and horses.

619 Pakefield to Leisure facilities inc Risk of loss from erosion. Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Local R Local communities No No To prevent loss of recreational facilities due to flooding Kessingland Restaurants/pubs, local economy and erosion 620 Pakefield to Community facilities inc Seagull Risk of loss from erosion. Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Local R Local communities No No To prevent loss of recreational assets critical to Kessingland Theatre, a Youth Club, Scout Hall, local economy community identity Church Hall. 621 Pakefield to Beach-launched fishing boats and Risk of loss / damage from erosion. Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Local R Local communities No Yes To prevent loss of recreational facilities due to flooding Kessingland huts local economy and erosion 622 Pakefield to International telecom cable landing Risk of exposure to damage from erosion. Yes Yes Important communications facility Internation C International and No No T o avoid risk to public recreation and navigation. Kessingland sites al national communities 623 Pakefield to Heritage sites notably arch. finds in Risk to buildings / sites of damage or loss by flooding Yes Yes Archaeological value Regional H Regional community No No To protect archaeological deposits from loss due to Kessingland eroding cliff deposits, Pakefield and erosion. erosion Church plus Candidate Local Listed buildings. 49 Pakefield to Disused waste disposal site Public health threats caused by polluted groundwater Yes Yes Important waste disposal facility Local I Local impacts No Possibly To protect the land surrounding Gisleham Tip from Kessingland flows emerging at cliff face. leachate contamination 623 Pakefield to Pakefield landfill site Public health threats caused by polluted groundwater Yes Yes Important landfill facility Regional I Regional impacts No No To protect the land surrounding landfill from leachate Kessingland flows emerging at cliff face. contamination 624 Pakefield to Gisleham - Farm land (commercial Risk of loss from erosion Yes Yes Commercial value, value to local economy Regional C Regional and local No No To maintain local economy through existing agricultural Kessingland interests) communities practise 50 Pakefield to Pakefield Cliffs (see Pakefield to Area south of Pakefield Holiday Centre is part of Yes Yes Stringent means of maintaining conservation National E Broader Society Coastal erosion could result in loss of No - BAP Potential for To maintain site integrity Kessingland Easton Bavents SSSI) Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI. Special interest is value of Pakefield to Eastern Bavents public footpath and access along coast targets for recreation of identified as the Benacre Ness Geological several key habitats but not Conservation Review Site. The northwards habitat types geological movement of this feature needs to be considered. features 51 Pakefield to Pakefield Cliffs CWS Development, Disturbance, Coastal erosion Yes Yes Stringent means of maintaining conservation Local E Broader Society Coastal erosion could result in loss of Yes Yes To maintain site integrity Kessingland Sea level rise, Increased storm frequency and value of Pakefield to Eastern Bavents public footpath and access along coast intensity Changes in current shoreline management Natural processes 52 Pakefield to Pakefield Cliffs BAP Habitat Sea level rise Yes Yes Amenity value; educational value; conservation Internationa E Broader Society Further details on the BAP designations No Yes Conserve, protect and enhance biological diversity Kessingland Coastal erosion value are available in the Appropriate Natural processes Assessment 53 Pakefield to Kessingland Beach Maintenance access. no Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Regional R Regional community No Yes To maintain access to Kessingland Beach Kessingland local economy 54 Pakefield to Kessingland Beach (see Pakefield The beach in front of the village is part of Pakefield to Yes Yes Stringent means of maintaining conservation National E Broader Society Coastal erosion may affect the holiday No - BAP Potential for To maintain site integrity Kessingland to Easton Bavents SSSI) Easton Bavents SSSI. Special interest is the value of Pakefield to Eastern Bavents, park along the cliff top and affect local targets for recreation of geomorphological Benacre Ness Geological recreational and economic value economy several key habitats but not Conservation Review Site. The northwards habitat types geological movement of this feature needs to be considered. features 55 Pakefield to Kessingland Beach BAP habitat Sea level rise Yes Yes Amenity value; educational value; conservation Internationa E Broader Society Further details on the BAP designations No Yes Conserve, protect and enhance biological diversity Kessingland Coastal erosion value are available in the Appropriate Natural processes Assessment 56 Pakefield to Church of All Saints & St Margaret, LB II*. Yes Yes Grade II listed building of historical value Regional H Regional community No No To maintain the listed structure Kessingland Pakefield 57 Pakefield to Church of All Saints & St Margaret, Related medieval settlement in vicinity - High Yes Yes Archaeological value Regional H Regional community No No To maintain historical character to the area Kessingland Pakefield archaeological potential. 58 Pakefield to Adjacent Pontin’s, GSE 034 etc Significant archaeological deposits, currently eroding Yes Yes Archaeological value Regional H Regional community No No To protect archaeological deposits from loss due to Kessingland possible substantial Roman features. erosion building 59 Pakefield to Pakefield Cliffs, GSE 061, pre- Significant archaeological deposits of international Yes Yes Archaeological value Regional H Regional community No No To maintain exposure of finds Kessingland Anglian early hominid activity significance; finds from eroding cliff deposits. (tools) 625 Pakefield to Beach launching fishing boats Risk of loss / damage from erosion Yes Yes Recreational value, tourism value, value to Local R Local communities No Yes To prevent loss of recreational facilities due to flooding Kessingland local economy and erosion 626 Pakefield to Residential property. Risk of loss from erosion Yes Yes Homes for people Local HA Local communities No No To prevent loss of residential property from flooding Kessingland and erosion 627 Pakefield to Key infrastructure i.e. local roads Risk of loss / damage from flooding and erosion. Yes Yes Provision of infrastructure and access to the Local HA Local communities No Yes To maintain access and function of infrastructure to Kessingland and sewerage. local area local area

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