To define, in general terms, the flooding and erosion risks to people and the developed, historic and natural environment within the SMP area over the next century;
To identify the preferred policies for managing those risks;
To identify the consequences of implementing the preferred policies;
To set out procedures for monitoring the effectiveness of the SMP policies;
To inform planners, developers and others of the risks identified within the SMP and preferred SMP policies when considering future development of the shoreline and land use changes;
To comply with international and national nature conservation legislation and biodiversity obligations;
To highlight areas where knowledge gaps exist; and,
To provide an action plan to facilitate implementation of the SMP policies and monitor progress.