Assessing coastal squeeze

You may need to consider the impacts of coastal squeeze as part of a habitats regulations assessment if you are undertaking works to a coastal structure in a designated site.

Our guidance:

• explains what coastal squeeze is
• helps you understand when a coastal squeeze assessment may be needed as part of a habitats regulations assessment
• explains how shoreline management plans can support an assessment
• provides technical information on how to undertake or check an assessment
• includes information on licenses and permits you may also need to apply for

Read our guidance on assessing coastal squeeze.