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Coastal Erosion: Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what cost-benefit assessments have been undertaken to support decisions on managed realignment for the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby section of Shoreline Management Plan 6.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
15 Apr 2026
Target answer date
20 Apr 2026
Answer
21 Apr 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what cost-benefit assessments have been undertaken to support decisions on managed realignment for the Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby section of Shoreline Management Plan 6.

  2. 20 Apr 2026

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  3. 21 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Kelling Hard to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP6), covering Winterton-on-Sea to Scratby, was adopted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) in 2012. The plan was developed by a partnership led by North Norfolk District Council, with GYBC, W...

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