Sustainable Development at the Coast: the Lincolnshire Coastal Study

Introduction

Coastal areas are subject to competing and sometimes conflicting land use claims: they are

increasingly seen as attractive areas to live, work, retire and recreate as well as being

important to the economy and natural environment. However coastal areas are subject to

environmental and climatic change, particularly sea level rise and an increase in coastal

erosion. The dynamic nature of coastal areas presents decision makers with particular

challenges for sustainable development.

Along the Lincolnshire Coast this challenge was highlighted during the review of the East

Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (GOEM 2005) by the Planning Inspectorate in 2007. As a