Coastal Zone Management Plan

Consultation has concluded

Many residents who live, work or play on the coast have had their say on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation which closed on 31 January 2015.

A consultation report that summarises feedback received online, in workshops and in formal submissions is now available. The revised Plan and Four Year Action Plan are also avaialbe in the document library. You can also still Ask us a Question in the tab below.

The coastal zone covers the coastline (beaches), estuary (lake and catchment) and Swansea channel. Management plans and hazard assessments have been prepared for all three parts of the coastal zone.

The Four Year Action Plan identifies a number of management issues and recommends actions that promote a healthy lifestyle and consider current climate change predictions; coastal assets; public access and increased recreational pressure in this coastal city.

Many residents who live, work or play on the coast have had their say on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation which closed on 31 January 2015.

A consultation report that summarises feedback received online, in workshops and in formal submissions is now available. The revised Plan and Four Year Action Plan are also avaialbe in the document library. You can also still Ask us a Question in the tab below.

The coastal zone covers the coastline (beaches), estuary (lake and catchment) and Swansea channel. Management plans and hazard assessments have been prepared for all three parts of the coastal zone.

The Four Year Action Plan identifies a number of management issues and recommends actions that promote a healthy lifestyle and consider current climate change predictions; coastal assets; public access and increased recreational pressure in this coastal city.

  • CLOSED: This survey concluded on 31 Janaury 2015. Please keep an eye out on this website for a report on the consultation outcomes.

    Have your say on the Coastline

    Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped under seven themes.

    1.  Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and inundation)

    2.   Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment (including biodiversity and ecological resilience)

    3.  Actions for sustainable community access, use and value

    4.  Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage coastal values

    5.  Strong governance and supportive partnerships

    6.  Actions for communication and collaboration

    7.  Knowledge and adaptation, managing

    Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped under seven themes.

    1.  Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and inundation)

    2.   Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment (including biodiversity and ecological resilience)

    3.  Actions for sustainable community access, use and value

    4.  Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage coastal values

    5.  Strong governance and supportive partnerships

    6.  Actions for communication and collaboration

    7.  Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty

    The below questions ask you to prioritise your top themes for management of the Coast and then rank the importance of the actions within your prioritised theme.


    Consultation has concluded
  • CLOSED: This survey concluded on 31 Janaury 2015. Please keep an eye out on this website for a report on the consultation outcomes.

    Have your say on the Lake (Estuary)

    Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped under seven themes.

    1.  Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and inundation)

    2.  Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment (including biodiversity and ecological resilience)

    3.      Actions for sustainable community access, use and value

    4.  Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage coastal values

    5.  Strong governance and supportive partnerships

    6.  Actions for communication and collaboration

    7.  Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty

    Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped under seven themes.

    1.  Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and inundation)

    2.  Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment (including biodiversity and ecological resilience)

    3.      Actions for sustainable community access, use and value

    4.  Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage coastal values

    5.  Strong governance and supportive partnerships

    6.  Actions for communication and collaboration

    7.  Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty


    The below questions ask you to prioritise your top themes for management of the Lake and then rank the importance of the actions within your prioritised theme.

    Consultation has concluded
  • CLOSED: This survey concluded on 31 Janaury 2015. Please keep an eye out on this website for a report on the consultation outcomes.

    Have your say on the Channel

    Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped under seven themes.

    1.   Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and inundation)

    2.       Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment (including biodiversity and ecological resilience)

    3.  Actions for sustainable community access, use and value

    4.  Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage coastal values

    5.  Strong governance and supportive partnerships

    6.  Actions for communication and collaboration

    7.  Knowledge

    Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped under seven themes.

    1.   Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and inundation)

    2.       Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment (including biodiversity and ecological resilience)

    3.  Actions for sustainable community access, use and value

    4.  Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage coastal values

    5.  Strong governance and supportive partnerships

    6.  Actions for communication and collaboration

    7.  Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty

    The below questions ask you to prioritise your top themes for management of the Channel and then rank the importance of the actions within your prioritised theme.


    Consultation has concluded