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Status:

Decision Proposed

Title:

Thorpeness – Rock Removal Options

Is a Key Decision:

Details:

Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Planning and Coastal Management.

Implementation Date (not before):

Tue 14 Jul 2026

Implementation Date Notes:

To approve the removal of the whole of the rock revetment structure from the beach to a suitable local stockpile and support the potential re-use of the rock being developed as a community led approach.

Department:

Planning & Coastal Management

Rating:

Approved budget

Include Item on Forward Plan:

Yes

Estimated Cost:

Contact for Background Papers:

Martyn Fulcher
Head of Energy Planning and Coastal Management
Martyn.Fulcher@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Background Papers:

2015 - Shoreline Management Plan – Lowestoft to Felixstowe SMP 7

19 January 2026 - ES/2683 Demolition of Properties at Thorpeness

3rd March 2026 ESC Cabinet Report on Thorpeness Coastal Erosion Short-Term Options

Decision Type:

Committee

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:

Yes

Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:

Is Decision County Wide:

Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:

Budget Provision:

Further Information:

See attached report

Documents to be Given to Decision Maker:

Decision Proposed:

Decision Conclusion:

Decision Options:

Decision Criteria

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Wards

Aldeburgh and Leiston

Topics

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Overview and Scrutiny

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Reports

ES-2855 Thorpeness Rock Removal Options (149Kb)
1. ES-2855 Appendix A (2064Kb)
2. ES-2855 Appendix B (83Kb)

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Decision History

Date & Time Created	User Full Name	Status Description	Details
1 Page 1 of 1, items 1 to 8 of 8.
02/07/2026 16:27:11	Lorraine Fitch	Business Item Created
02/07/2026 16:27:11	Lorraine Fitch	Committee Added	Cabinet
02/07/2026 16:27:11	Lorraine Fitch	Meeting Added	14/07/2026 6:00PM
02/07/2026 16:27:29		General Details Edited	Reference Number Generated (ES/2855)
02/07/2026 16:27:29	Lorraine Fitch	Status Changed	Decision Scheduled [1]
02/07/2026 16:28:44	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Aldeburgh and Leiston
06/07/2026 10:18:31	Lorraine Fitch	Report Added	Document ID 39531: ES-2855 Thorpemess Rock Removal Options
06/07/2026 15:12:32	Alli Stone	Status Changed	Decision Proposed [2]

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