DC/25/3250/EIA

Status: Not required
Application Details
Description

Pre Application Advice - Harwich Haven Authority is proposing a sand/gravel recharge scheme at Trimley.Harwich Haven Authority developed an island at Trimley as part of the Trinity III berth extension in 2003. Over the years, the material that makes up the island has been pushed south towards Berth 7 and flattened such that the island is now teardrop shaped and connected to land at the south end.The Suffolk Wildlife Trust has requested that Harwich Haven Authority add a metre of material onto the island, and dig out the old channel between it and the mainland to make it an island again. This will create a creek to prevent predators accessing the island at low tide, enhancing the areas value to a range of bird species. The material that would be removed to recreate the channel would be spread on the beach area prior to being covered with sand. Consultation has been undertaken with Natural England, and it is supportive of the project.

Council

East Suffolk

Application Type

EIA Screening Opinion

Date Received

19 Aug 2025

Date Validated

19 Aug 2025

Location
Address

Island Off Trimley Marshes River Orwell Trimley St Mary Suffolk

Quick Info
UID
DC/25/3250/EIA
Reference
DC/25/3250/EIA
Status
Not required
Last Updated
09 Sep 2025