How are the beaches managed?

Shoreline Management Plans

In order to ensure that adjoining coastal authorities work in coordination with each other Shoreline Management Plans are produced.

The Wealden coastline falls in two separate plan areas:

- Birling Gap to Cuckmere Haven (western section) falls within the Selsey Bill to Beachy Head Shoreline Management Plan which is available through the South Downs Coastal Group (SDCG).

- Pevensey Bay section is to be found in the Beachy Head to South Foreland Shoreline Management Plan which is available through the South-East Coastal Group (SECG).

Both shoreline management plans are currently under review.

The Council is however committed to maintaining access at Birling Gap, allowing safe public enjoyment of this attractive beach.