BLUE HORIZONS:
A framework for coastal placemaking and stewardship for coastal leaders
Around 10 million people live in the 1,114 villages, towns and cities that are located along the UK’s 7,723 miles of coastline. Our vision is to see every single one of those places thriving, which as you will see from Chapter 1, is far from the current reality. This document does not claim to be a ‘fix all’ strategy. Instead, we are focused on providing a framework to help unlock solutions.
WHERE LAND MEETS THE SEA
When Land Meets the Sea is a podcast mini-series by Davitt Jones Bould exploring the legal issues shaping Britain's coastline and coastal communities.
Join hosts Richard Snape and Lizzie Collin as they take a road trip around the coast, uncovering the fascinating property law hidden behind our beaches. From who owns the foreshore and whether a beach can become a village green, to coastal erosion, collapsing cliff-top properties, easements and ancient rights dating back to Roman law, each episode uses cases to bring complex legal principles to life.
Whether you're a lawyer, surveyor, developer, or simply interested in the legal landscape of our coast, When Land Meets the Sea offers insights, engaging case discussions and the stories behind some of the most significant coastal property disputes.
THE LEADING UK REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM
We are the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years.
With just over 75 senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
Our exclusive focus on real estate law uniquely positions us to support fellow professional services firms through our Real Estate Support solution. We deliver specialist legal expertise to the UK Top 30, silver circle firms, US Top 50, and the Big Four.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, occupier, institution, or advisor, we provide clear, commercial, and responsive legal advice — helping you to get the job done.