Hemsby

[Chelsea14Ian]

As many of you have seen some houses are at risk of falling into the sea.To loose your house in such a way can be very distressing for those concerned.My thoughts go to them

[Hylander]

I agree,  beyond awful it really is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[finny]

its a beautiful coast line and we do enjoy visiting but you are very right - its sad to see such loss 

finny 

[TheQ]

13 homes now declared uninhabitable, 8 of which were full time homes...

[Regulo]

I suspect the authorities might do something to protect the Norfolk coastline when it reaches Norwich. Don't seem much interested in doing anything before that!

[vanessan]

There are quite a few areas along that coastline that are falling away. It must be horrendous to watch the cliffs recede knowing there is nothing you can do about it. Nature is so powerful and so very often scary. If 8 of those homes which have been declared uninhabitable are full time residential properties, everything will be lost when they eventually tumble. I wonder how many of them would be insured. 

[TheQ]

I must admit I have a belief that insurance companies, in general will have run for the hills as far as insuring Hemsby is concerned. With losing 10 yards of sand in one pair of storms, one winter, anyone living within 250 yards of the beach is unlikely to be able to get a Mortgage on a normal term, nor insurance.

[smellyloo]

Maybe the local councils should relax planning and make plots available on nearby farm land to accommodate those who lose uninsured clifftop properties.

 

[Regulo]

According to one of the unfortunate homeowners, his place was 400 yards inland when he built it, I think he said 50 years ago! My cousin has a chalet on one of the parks there, and reckons it'll be a beach hut in 30 years time!

[TheQ]

I remember reading somewhere that Waxham great Barn and associated bit of buildings were 11 miles inland when built..

[Meantime]

I have just spent the last weekend walking the Norfolk coast from Weybourne to Sea Palling. Real feel of minus 11 and gale force 8 winds, but still stunning coastline and views. There is some very severe erosion at Happisburgh, Trimingham and Overstrand to name a few. I can tell the pub was most welcome come the evening.

It does seem a lottery as to which parts of the coast they will defend and which parts they won't. Heard a story in the pub that one of the homes in Hemsby that is now under threat was sold six years ago for a £1. Would imagine that a lot of areas are very hard if not impossible to insure.

A lot of agricultural land is also being lost as well as parts of holiday parks.

 

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Some angry seas of Cromer pier.

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Beach huts soon?

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Erosion at Happisburgh. Access to the beach has gone for the moment and part of the path.

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Stunning scenery though

[smellyloo]

Some dramatic views eastcoastipa.  Thanks for sharing

 

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According to one of the locals a lot more of the erosion is actually caused by the wind, than the sea. The wind hitting the shore undermines the top edge of the cliff which eventually gives and falls into the sea where it is then swept away.

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The middle of this picture shows wind erosion. Having walked it you can see the sand and grit literally being blown away from the edge. My pockets were had part of the cliff in them by the end of the walk.

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Last one.

[Chris1986]

Our coastline is disappearing at an alarming rate! 

[charlesa]

Does anyone remember this huge beauty being for sale a couple of years ago ?

I was sorely tempted but the sea is getting closer by the month.

Think the price started over £1m, last seen nearer £750k I believe.

No idea whether it sold.

I really feel for all those affected.

[charlesa]

Happisburgh Manor I believe.

[vanessan]

1 hour ago, EastCoastIPA said:

Beach huts soon?

Those actually look like mobile (park) homes so presumably they could be moved? Great pics ECIPA, gives us a good idea of the problems. Thank you. 

[vanessan]

27 minutes ago, charlesa said:

Happisburgh Manor I believe.

That is a lovely looking property, it would be a tragedy if it was lost. 

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32 minutes ago, charlesa said:

Does anyone remember this huge beauty being for sale a couple of years ago ?

I was sorely tempted but the sea is getting closer by the month.

Think the price started over £1m, last seen nearer £750k I believe.

No idea whether it sold.

I really feel for all those affected.

Taken from the other side, still a good way from the coast yet!