Coastal & Marine Planning
The seas and shore around England contain an immense wealth of archaeological sites and remains. At the same time, our coasts and sea areas are subject to increasing development for social and economic purposes.
Historic England is involved in the whole process of advising on marine and coastal development projects from sand and aggregate extraction to major port construction, working with Government regulators, advisors and industry.
The initial site investigation work is very important as it enables us to advise the developer about known marine archaeological interests, such as important historic shipwrecks, but also to make sure that the developer is aware that other remains, possibly of major archaeological importance may lie on or within the seabed but have yet to be discovered.
Further information
The marine planning system explains the context in which changes to the seabed are approved.
Coastal change sets out Historic England’s approach to managing change in coastal areas affected by natural erosion, shoreline management schemes and development pressures.
Ports looks at the specific issues raised by these major developments in the coastal and maritime environment.
