“... The Environment Agency data showed the majority were in areas where large numbers of homes and businesses could be vulnerable to flooding.
However, the agency said “most of the issues are minor”.
Other failures from the agency’s latest inspection report included some sea defences, culverts, outfalls and embankments.”
Devon – Tavistock, Horrabridge, Plymouth, Lympstone, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Totnes, Barnstaple, Dawlish Warren, Ilfracombe, Tiverton, Kingsbridge, Teignmouth, Torbay and Clyst St Mary”
East Devon Watch 
The Consultants working on the Beach Management Plan for Sidmouth have carried out a detailed survey and assessment of the whole sea frontage there. The river training wall at the west side of the River Sid is in poor condition with a life expectancy of 10-15 years and is recommended for immediate remedial action. The modelling for flooding due to overtopping the sea defences shows quite an amount of expected failure along the whole frontage as sea level rises and the beach level is lowered. The sea scour of the defences is worst at the river training wall. The report is in draft at present and is due to be discussed at the next BMP Steering Group meeting.
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