# The Crown Estates clarification! Foreshore & Estuary areas **URL:** \ **Category:** Legal & Privacy\ **Created:** [3 September 2018 15:25 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618 "2018-09-03T15:25:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![chrisjohnbaker](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/chrisjohnbaker/32/851_2.png) [@chrisjohnbaker](https://greyarro.ws/u/chrisjohnbaker)\ **Post date:** [2 December 2018 17:47 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/22 "2018-12-02T17:47:49Z")
There maybe a number of reason for this, Bird Reserves, Areas of Scientific sensitivity, etc. The map is a guide to indicate areas that can be flown (in purple) but, do not take this as being gospel !, as I found out at Wells-Next-Sea (as my first post) !! It’s even more crazy here in Norfolk, the boundary between Councils runs right up the centre of the river !. ---
**Author:** ![Asgard](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/asgard/32/7112_2.png) [@Asgard](https://greyarro.ws/u/Asgard)\ **Post date:** [2 December 2018 19:24 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/23 "2018-12-02T19:24:09Z")
Indeed nuclear power stations, bird sanctuaries etc, quite understandable in some parts especially if you look at the areas on aeronautical charts, some areas though make no sense at all, like the bit that goes right up to approach path of rwy 30 at cardiff, I think amendments will be made in reference to Drone flights, but it’s early days and legislators tend to take years to catch up with reality ---
**Author:** ![anon57699764](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ba9def/32.png) [@anon57699764](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon57699764)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 09:36 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/24 "2019-04-24T09:36:15Z")
Please correct me if I am wrong I interpret the Crown Estates wording as follows : Not to conduct Drone flying / metal detecting from the river bed or sea bed. Metal detecting /Drone flying is permitted on the Foreshore of areas highlighted in purple on the map. I interpret the Foreshore to mean the land between High and Low tide along Sea Coast and Tidal Rivers / estuaries ( Permit required for Thames ) Any flights also conducted to CAA Regs Any guidance would be appreciated . ---
**Author:** ![sparkman999](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sparkman999/32/5273_2.png) [@sparkman999](https://greyarro.ws/u/sparkman999)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 19:08 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/25 "2019-04-24T19:08:45Z")
Sounds like you got the gist of it 😁 That’s what we all interpret it but I am sure there are jobs worth’s out there who will tell you different because there always is … ---
**Author:** ![anon57699764](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ba9def/32.png) [@anon57699764](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon57699764)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 19:47 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/26 "2019-04-24T19:47:28Z")
Thank You for reply :,totally agree about jobsworths they pop up everywhere 😀 ---
**Author:** ![chrisjohnbaker](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/chrisjohnbaker/32/851_2.png) [@chrisjohnbaker](https://greyarro.ws/u/chrisjohnbaker)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 19:59 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/27 "2019-04-24T19:59:27Z")
Just be careful at certain locations on the Coast, as they may show as being the Crown Estates on the Map, but, it is not always correct. Some places could be English Heritage, National Trust, or simply private property. A prize example around here in Norfolk, is Wells-Next-Sea, it is showing as CE, but is owned by The Holkham Hall Estates, which is private. ---
**Author:** ![anon57699764](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ba9def/32.png) [@anon57699764](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon57699764)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 20:09 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/28 "2019-04-24T20:09:06Z")
Thank You I will take this into consideration . ---
**Author:** ![chrisjohnbaker](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/chrisjohnbaker/32/851_2.png) [@chrisjohnbaker](https://greyarro.ws/u/chrisjohnbaker)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 20:21 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/29 "2019-04-24T20:21:12Z")
Also knowing the Low Tide times when visiting the coast is a great help that a lot of people forget about. I think there is a Tides App available for most phones, etc. ---
**Author:** ![pilningpilot](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pilningpilot/32/1648_2.png) [@pilningpilot](https://greyarro.ws/u/pilningpilot)\ **Post date:** [24 April 2019 22:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/30 "2019-04-24T22:00:09Z")
You should also check local councils as they can introduce regulation on crown land such as north Somerset county council who have banned the use of drones on the beach st Weston super mare and Burnham and brean beach ---
**Author:** ![Rezzmo](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/rezzmo/32/13123_2.png) [@Rezzmo](https://greyarro.ws/u/Rezzmo)\ **Post date:** [30 May 2019 16:15 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/31 "2019-05-30T16:15:57Z")
Here is a map on the Crown Estate web site showing where you can legally fly/take off/land highlighted in purple [https://crownestate.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=0aac22685d2f4d78a2a3b0a5aa1660db](https://crownestate.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=0aac22685d2f4d78a2a3b0a5aa1660db) ---
**Author:** ![OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ozonevibe/32/12764_2.png) [@OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/u/OzoneVibe)\ **Post date:** [30 May 2019 16:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/32 "2019-05-30T16:18:57Z")
Moved your post over to a pre-existing thread on the topic. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![wickett](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/wickett/32/29205_2.png) [@wickett](https://greyarro.ws/u/wickett)\ **Post date:** [25 July 2020 08:39 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/33 "2020-07-25T08:39:54Z")
Are the pink Foreshore & Estuary areas on the map no fly zones? ![Screenshot 2020-07-25 at 9.33.54 am](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/5/0/50afcbd28ef5557fe83ab638f4fdafa52d80a29e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ozonevibe/32/12764_2.png) [@OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/u/OzoneVibe)\ **Post date:** [25 July 2020 08:49 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/34 "2020-07-25T08:49:20Z")
All the info is on the DroneScene [_About page_](https://dronescene.co.uk/about). Also other info above in this thread that I’ve moved your post to. ---
**Author:** ![AdrianPH](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/fbc32d/32.png) [@AdrianPH](https://greyarro.ws/u/AdrianPH)\ **Post date:** [27 May 2021 07:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/35 "2021-05-27T07:40:31Z")
On the Drone scene map you have the pinkish purple bits saying ‘Crown Estate Foreshore and Estuary’. But I really only see the markings in some estuaries and along select areas, it is not along all tidal sands. My question is, does it apply to all beaches/tidal sands or do some of these come under local Council Bye-laws where the shading is missing. For instance it is around Sandside/Arnside, but not around Greenodd and Bardsea, or around Cleveleys and Fleetwood. All in the NW. Slightly confused! Adrian ---
**Author:** ![Committee](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/committee/32/158492_2.png) [@Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Committee)\ **Post date:** [27 May 2021 07:48 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/36 "2021-05-27T07:48:10Z")
Moved your post to the thread about the subject. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![AdrianPH](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/fbc32d/32.png) [@AdrianPH](https://greyarro.ws/u/AdrianPH)\ **Post date:** [27 May 2021 08:13 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/37 "2021-05-27T08:13:04Z")
OK thanks I forgot to check for a similar post if I am honest. Looking at the above it answers my question, just because the wording gives a right, expect local councils and maintainers to remove the right. So stick to the pink bits Adrian ---
**Author:** ![AIRAC](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/airac/32/44822_2.png) [@AIRAC](https://greyarro.ws/u/AIRAC)\ **Post date:** [27 May 2021 10:06 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-crown-estates-clarification-foreshore-estuary-areas/3618/38 "2021-05-27T10:06:06Z")
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