The Langstone Coastal Scheme is moving forward, and this update provides an overview for those new to this scheme, as well as the latest information on the project and what’s coming next.
We hope you find this update useful, and we’d be grateful if you shared it with friends, neighbours, and family.
We’d also love to hear from you—what information would you like, and how often? If you have questions or feedback, please email LangstoneCoastalScheme@havant.gov.uk
Rising Sea Levels
In recent years, homes, roads and other infrastructure along the 246km of coastline managed by the Coastal Partnership have been increasingly affected by flooding, resulting in a growing risk of both flooding and coastal erosion.
The Langstone Community experienced significant flooding in recent winters, with April 2024 recording some of the highest tide levels ever seen in parts of our region. The higher-than-normal tides, combined with an intense storm surge,caused damage and severe flooding to residential and commercial properties, as well as the local Road network.
Langstone High Street November 2019
Langstone Road during the 2024 storm
The Langstone Coastal Scheme
The scheme will reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion along the Langstone coastline. It will keep Langstone and Hayling connected, helping to support resilient, thriving communities into the future.
New and improved defences will support the area for the next 50 years and bring many benefits including:
- Helping to keep the only road access to Hayling Island open for over 17,000 residents during storm events.
- Supporting the local business community by reducing flood risk and helping to ensure key supply routes are not cut off.
- Helping to preserve Langstone’s, community, landscape and heritage
- Safeguarding and enhancing Langstone’s natural environment
Covering 1km of coastline, the scheme will be delivered in five sections. Each section has been designed to reflect the local environment, while creating spaces that are safe, accessible and welcoming.
- June - Planning Committee decision and Contractor appointment
- June - July - Meetings with Landowners – we will contact you directly
- July onwards - Vegetation clearance and reptile management
- September - Public Event and Exhibition
Further details will be provided on the above in due course. If you have any questions on this part of the timeline, please email us at: LangstoneCoastalScheme@havant.gov.uk
In the meantime, we are updating the Langstone Coastal Scheme webpage, where you will find regular updates and a range of information about the scheme. The FAQs are particularly helpful and have been developed from previous community engagement. The answer to your question(s) may already be there. If not, please use the dedicated email address, where you will receive a reply, and we will continue to update the FAQS to help others.