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Coastal Defence - Whose Responsibility is it?
Land owners are always responsible for protecting their own
property from erosion and flooding, but they must act within the
applicable statutory planning and other legislation.
Havant Borough Council and the Environment Agency have
permissive powers and responsibilities under the following
Acts:
- Coast Protection Act 1949
- Land Drainage Act 1991
- Water Resources Act 1991
These powers and responsibilities to act do not imply a duty
to prevent erosion or flooding.
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Flood Defence.
Environment Agency.
Low lying areas susceptible to flooding.
Coast Protection.
Local Authority.
Cliffs and high land susceptible to erosion.
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In general Local Authorities and the Environment Agency will only
act where there is a clear economic benefit, an appropriate
engineering solution is achievable and environmental legislation is
not contravened.