Closed consultation

England Coast Path from Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle: awaiting decision

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Following the opportunity to comment, a public inquiry has considered the objections.

This concluded in December 2016.

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Summary

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Dorset.

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Consultation description

On 8 July 2015, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) setting out our proposals for improved access to the Dorset coast between Lyme Regis and Rufus Castle, Portland.

The opportunity to comment closed at 5pm on 2 September 2015. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals

All representations and objections will be considered before the Secretary of State makes a final decision about the report.

The report is available as a series of separate documents. You should:

  • read the overview which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
  • use the index map to find the relevant chapter for the length of coast you are interested in
  • open the corresponding chapter of the report for more information

Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections.

Documents

Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle overview

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle index map

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 1 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 2 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 3 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 4 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 5 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 6 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 7 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 8 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 9 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 10 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 11 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle proposals: chapter 12 with map annexes

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Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle: access and sensitive features appraisal

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Literature review of the birds of Chesil Fleet between Abbotsbury and Rodden Hive (2014, Footprint Ecology)

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Brief assessment of visible migration at the Fleet, Chesil (2014, Footprint Ecology)

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Bird disturbance survey of the Fleet (2015, Footprint Ecology)

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Establishing patterns of usage by over-wintering birds within the West Fleet, Chesil (2015, Footprint Ecology)

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Assessment of the probability of wintering bird disturbance from a new coastal path at the Fleet, Chesil (2015, Footprint Ecology)

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Published 8 July 2015
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