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Shoreline Management Plan Policies
Cynllun Rheoli Traethlin

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A Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a large-scale assessment of the risks associated with coastal processes and helps reduce these risks to people and the developed, historic and natural environments. Coastal processes include tidal patterns, wave height, wave direction and the movement of beach and seabed materials.


The SMPs set the strategic policy direction for coastal management and identify the most sustainable approaches to managing the risks to the coast in the short term (Epoch 1 0-20 years), medium term (Epoch 2 20-50 years) and long term (Epoch 3 50-100 years).


A set of preferred policies are identified which are assigned to 'policy units' for each SMP epoch. A 'policy unit' (PU) is a length of shoreline where a separate shoreline management policy applies. PU's are defined by coastal areas that have similar characteristics in terms of coastal processes and assets at risk, that can be managed efficiently.


Four policy options are available for SMPs:

- Hold the Line (HTL): an aspiration to build or maintain artificial defences so that the current position of the shoreline remains. This can involve maintaining or changing the standard of protection.

- Advance the Line (ATL): by building new defences on the seaward side of the original defences. This is rarely used and is limited to policy units where there is significant land reclamation is considered. There are no policy units in Wales assigned ATL.

- Managed Realignment (MR): by allowing the shoreline to move backwards or forwards naturally but managing the process to direct it in certain areas.

- No Active Intervention (NAI): where there is no planned investment in coastal defences or operations, regardless of whether or not an artificial defence has existed previously.


The coastal management approach for a certain section of coast may change from the status quo where a policy may no longer be practical or acceptable over 100 years. Therefore, a combination of policies may be proposed over the length of the SMP.


The dataset identifies which of the second-generation Shoreline Management Plans are applicable to a particular stretch of the Welsh coastline and the policies assigned to policy units related to that particular area. This dataset is a polyline, spatial data layer for the Welsh coast only.

Asesiad ar raddfa fawr o'r risgiau sy'n gysylltiedig phrosesau arfordirol yw'r Cynllun Rheoli Traethlin, ac mae'n helpu i leihau'r risgiau hyn i bobl a’r amgylchedd datblygedig, hanesyddol a naturiol. Mae prosesau arfordirol yn cynnwys patrymau'r llanw, uchder tonnau, cyfeiriad tonnau, a'r ffordd mae'r traeth a deunyddiau ar wely'r môr yn symud. Mae'r Cynllun Rheoli Traethlin yn pennu cyfeiriad y polisi strategol ar gyfer rheoli arfordiroedd ac yn nodi'r dulliau mwyaf cynaliadwy o reoli'r risgiau i'r arfordir yn y tymor byr (Cyfnod 1: 0-20 mlynedd), y tymor canolig (Cyfnod 2: 20-50 mlynedd) ac yn yr hirdymor (Cyfnod 3: 50-100 mlynedd). Nodir cyfres o bolisïau dewisol, a chânt eu neilltuo i 'unedau polisi' ar gyfer pob cyfnod o'r Cynllun Rheoli Traethlin. 'Uned polisi' yw darn o arfordir y mae polisi rheoli traethlin ar wahân yn berthnasol iddo. Diffinnir unedau polisi yn ôl ardaloedd arfordirol sydd â nodweddion tebyg o ran prosesau arfordirol ac asedau mewn perygl ac y gellir eu rheoli'n effeithlon. Mae pedwar opsiwn polisi ar gael ar gyfer Cynlluniau Rheoli Traethlin: Cynnal y llinell: uchelgais i adeiladu neu i gynnal amddiffynfeydd artiffisial fel bod llinell y draethlin yn cael ei chynnal. Gall hyn gynnwys cynnal neu newid safon yr amddiffyniad. Symud y llinell: drwy adeiladu amddiffynfeydd newydd ar yr ochr o'r amddiffynfeydd gwreiddiol sy'n wynebur môr. Ni ddefnyddir hwn yn aml, ac mae'n gyfyngedig i unedau polisi lle ystyrir adfer darn sylweddol o dir. Nid oes unrhyw unedau polisi yng Nghymru lle neilltuwyd yr opsiwn i symud y llinell. Adlinio a reolir: drwy ganiatáu i'r draethlin symud yn ôl ac ymlaen yn naturiol, ond gan reoli'r broses er mwyn ei chyfeirio mewn mannau penodol. Dim ymyrraeth weithredol: pan nad oes unrhyw gynllun i fuddsoddi mewn amddiffynfeydd na gweithrediadau arfordirol, pa un a oes amddiffynfa artiffisial wedi bodoli yn y gorffennol ai peidio. Gall y dull rheoli arfordirol ar gyfer darn penodol o arfordir newid o'r sefyllfa bresennol pan na fydd polisi o bosibl yn ymarferol mwyach nac yn dderbyniol dros gan mlynedd. Felly, gall cyfuniad o bolisïau gael eu cynnig dros oes y Cynllun Rheoli Traethlin. Mae'r set ddata’n nodi pa Gynlluniau Rheoli Traethlin ail genhedlaeth sy'n berthnasol i ran benodol o arfordir Cymru a'r polisïau a neilltuwyd i unedau polisi sy'n ymwneud â'r ardal benodol honno. Haen aml-linell o ddata gofodol yw'r set ddata hon, sydd ar gyfer arfordir Cymru yn unig.


Datganiad priodoli


Yn cynnwys gwybodaeth Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru © Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a Chronfa Ddata Hawl. Cedwir pob hawl.

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  • Extent
  • Distribution
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  • Keywords
  • Spatial Reference System
  • Content
  • Constraints
  • Maintenance
  • Metadata

Identification

Dynodydd
Identifier
NRW_DS116261
Teitl Amgen
Alternative Title
  • Shoreline Management Plan Policies (SMP) 2
  • Shoreline Management Plan2.LYR
  • AfA196 Shoreline Management Plan Extents
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

This dataset was created to provide a strategic overview map; as a consequence, it was created at a national scale of 1: 250,000. This means that the definition of the breakpoints and the accuracy to which the SMP lengths reflect the 'coastline' is suitable for strategic level use only. Consideration should be given as to whether it should be replaced by a more accurate representation. More detailed representations of the SMP boundaries may be available at Local/Regional level within the SMP documents.


SMP costing information contained within the GIS layer is at a broad scale and indicative only. This data is not available for all policy units and was inserted as part of the original data. This data layer would not be appropriate to support any detailed costings work, or for identifying planned capital expenditure.


This dataset may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by other parties. We do not control such websites and we take no responsibility for and will not incur any liability in respect of their content. Our inclusion of hyperlinks to such websites does not imply any endorsement of views, statements or information contained in such websites.


INFORMATION WARNING: Users should refer to the SMP2 documents for the definitive policies, if any errors are identified following the publication of this edited data layer in January 2019 please contact opendata@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk .

Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2024-12-17
Perchennog
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Environment Agency Wales -
Environment Agency Wales, Cambria House, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0TP
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/wales
 

Extent

Extent

Hyd
Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 
 

Distribution

Dosbarthiad
Distribution

Fformat - Math a Disgrifiad
Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ( Unknown )

    Specification

    ESRI Feature Class

Lleolwr Adnoddau
Resource Locator
Download Data & Web Services ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )
Lleolwr Adnoddau
Resource Locator
Web Mapping Service ( OGC:WMS )
 

Quality

Ansawdd Data
Data quality

Cwmpas Ansawdd
Quality Scope
Dataset
Dataset
Cydymffurfiad
Conformity
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Explanation

This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.

Degree
false
Lineage

This dataset was created to provide a strategic overview map; as a consequence, it was created at a national scale of 1: 250,000. This means that the definition of the breakpoints and the accuracy to which the SMP lengths reflect the 'coastline' is suitable for strategic level use only. Consideration should be given as to whether it should be replaced by a more accurate representation. More detailed representations of the SMP boundaries may be available at Local/Regional level within the SMP documents.


SMP costing information contained within the GIS layer is at a broad scale and indicative only. This data is not available for all policy units and was inserted as part of the original data. This data layer would not be appropriate to support any detailed costings work, or for identifying planned capital expenditure.


This dataset may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by other parties. We do not control such websites and we take no responsibility for and will not incur any liability in respect of their content. Our inclusion of hyperlinks to such websites does not imply any endorsement of views, statements or information contained in such websites.


INFORMATION WARNING: Users should refer to the SMP2 documents for the definitive policies, if any errors are identified following the publication of this edited data layer in January 2019 please contact opendata@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk .

 

Keywords

Allweddair
Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
  • Area management/restriction/regulation zones and reporting units
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Allweddair
Keywords

NRW Thesaurus

  • coastal erosion
  • intertidal
  • coastal management
  • coast (coasts) (coastal) (coastline) (maritime)
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2025-01-08
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Allweddair
Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary

  • Administrative units
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2024-06-19
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Allweddair
Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords

  • Water Quality (SMNR)
  • Freshwater and Wetlands (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Coastal Margins (SMNR)
  • Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
  • Hydrological Processes (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
  • Sea and Coast (SMNR)
  • Water Resources (SMNR)
  • Seascape (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2024-06-26
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Content Information

Proffil CNC
NRW Profile

Elfennau CNC
Custom Elements

 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Math o Gyfyngiad
Restriction type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.

 

Use Constraints

Cyfyngiadau Defnyddio
Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.

 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved

 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

Dynodydd Ffeil
File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136323631 XML
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Math o adnodd
Resource type
Dataset
Dataset
Dyddiad Metadata
Metadata Date
2026-03-03T15:06:35.529Z
Enw Safonol Metadata
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Fersiwn Metadata
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

Pwynt Cyswllt
pointOfContact
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 
 

Publishing Body

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