Hemsby and coastal erosion - frequently asked questions

Much of our coast across the Coastal Partnership East (CPE) frontage is at some risk of coastal erosion. This risk varies greatly across the area. CPE is unable to advise on whether the risk of erosion is acceptable in terms of any potential property purchase - this is dependent on circumstances specific to yourselves and the purchase.

Information about the Shore Management Plan (SMP) for this area can be found at the Environment Agency's new SMP explorer.

In late 2024 it will also show the latest National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping Data and information.

We also suggest that you request your conveyancer conduct an erosion risk survey on the property. Your conveyancer should be able to recommend a supplier for a risk report which may provide you with more information. These are not carried out by the Council and are instead produced by companies such as, (in no particular order), Groundsure, Landmark, and Future Climate Info, among others.