Function analysis as a coastal management tool: the South Wales coastline,UK |
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Authors: | M R Phillips E J Abraham A T Williams C House |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Applied Design and Engineering, Swansea Metropolitan University, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, Wales, UK, SA1 6ED |
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Abstract: | Fifteen beaches from the Swansea Bay coastal sediment cell, South Wales, UK, were analysed via function analysis, involving
assessment of specific environmental and socio-economic indicators. These were allocated scores from field surveys and extensive
desktop studies, which included beach awards, relevant shoreline management plans, planning and conservation designations
and current legislation. Normalised scores allowed production of a conservation/development matrix, enabling beach location
in conservation, development or conflict fields, which results appropriately identified. Conservation field beaches tended
to have a low density residential hinterland with little or no commercialisation. Conversely, beaches that leant towards the
development field had a high density residential hinterland and were highly commercialised. Evaluation showed the importance
of planning legislation in conflict areas and identified locations of development potential, where significant environmental
consequences would be unlikely. This representation could be used for evolution of conservation/development status within
coastal areas, enabling policy adjustment as necessary. It will also enable future sustainability assessment and it is suggested
that indicators could be modified to reduce environmental emphasis and provide a more uniform socio-economic consideration. |
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Keywords: | Conservation Beach Development Indicators Matrix Socio-economic Coastal management |
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