Sea defences around Cromer and Mundsley look set to be bolstered under a plan going before councillors next week. 

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) wants to install new and improved defences along the shoreline to reduce the risk of coastal erosion. 

An application for the work is to be discussed by the planning committee on Thursday, with officials recommending the project gets the go-ahead. 

The Cromer scheme includes refurbishments to the timber groynes – wooden structures built perpendicular to the shore – navigation beacons and seawall. 

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It would also see the construction of a ‘rock revetment’ – a wall facing the sea to absorb the energy from waves – and remedial works to an access ramp on the western side of the town.  

Eastern Daily Press: The wooden Groynes at MundesleyThe wooden Groynes at Mundesley (Image: Archant Norfolk 2015)

The application site covers 88 acres, the full Cromer frontage, over around a mile. 

A report to the council said: “The most significant works are taking place to the west of the pier, including the rock revetment, slope protection to a section of cliff to the southwest of the pier, rock transition structure, new ramp and apron encasement to the west side.” 

Plans for Mundesley also include remedial works to existing groynes and navigation beacons, seawalls and aprons. 

It will also see a ‘rock berm’ - a barrier used to direct water away from a particular area – in front of an existing steel frame and an extension of an existing ramp on the east to allow access to Mundesley Beach.  

The application site covers 60 acres over a mile of the Mundesley front. 

While the authority had previously expected the two schemes to cost around £14.1m, it has now risen to £25m.   

The increase was blamed on inflation dramatically pushing up prices for materials and labour.   

Tim Adams, a Cromer councillor and leader of NNDC, previously said the works were “absolutely essential” and would enhance the existing sea defences and “ensure that they working to protect homes and businesses”.