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Proposed stabilisation work outlined for Bournemouth's West Cliff following 2024 landslips
Overview
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has outlined a planning application for stabilisation work at West Cliff in Bournemouth to allow the base of the cliff to reopen to the public following landslips in October 2024 that displaced beach huts across the promenade. The proposed project involves installing soil nails, mesh, and incline drains, removing unstable landslip material, and setting up monitoring meters.
Key points
- Landslips occurred at West Cliff in Bournemouth on 9 and 19 October 2024, pushing about 14 beach huts across the promenade.
- Proposed work includes pinning soil nails into the cliff, using mesh and incline drains, and installing monitoring meters.
- Unstable landslip material resulting from the displacement will be removed if the planning application is approved.
- BCP Council previously earmarked £1.4m to strengthen cliffs following landslips in the area, including another incident at East Cliff in November 2024.