What is being built at 280 Rum Gulley Rd?

A 10' tall vinyl bulkhead, a new floating dock with ramp and storage, and a 4-pile boatlift.

Who is the applicant for this coastal permit?

The applicant listed is Joseph Ray.

Public Hearing — 280 Rum Gulley Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC (IPL0338011)

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Applicant Joseph Ray seeks a permit from the SC Dept. of Environmental Services to build a vinyl bulkhead, replace a dock with a floating dock, install a boatlift, and remove the old dock at 280 Rum Gulley Rd; public comments are due May 22, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Permit seeks bulkhead, floating dock, ramp, boat storage, and boatlift.
Project location: 280 Rum Gulley Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC.
Comments accepted by SCDES BCM through May 22, 2026.
Submit comments to SCDES BCM, 1362 McMillan Ave, Suite 400.

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Murrells Inlet
Address: 280 Rum Gulley Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC

Case #

IPL0338011

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What to do next

1
Send written comments
Mail or deliver comments to SCDES BCM, 1362 McMillan Ave, Suite 400, North Charleston, SC 29405 by May 22, 2026.
2
Review project details
Contact SCDES BCM to request application materials or ask questions using the IPL number IPL0338011.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit a comment on this permit application?: Mail comments to SCDES BCM, 1362 McMillan Avenue, Suite 400, North Charleston, SC 29405 by May 22, 2026.
What is being built at 280 Rum Gulley Rd?: A 10' tall vinyl bulkhead, a new floating dock with ramp and storage, and a 4-pile boatlift.
Who is the applicant for this coastal permit?: The applicant listed is Joseph Ray.

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Legal terms in this notice

bulkhead: A shoreline retaining structure built to prevent erosion and protect property.
boatlift: A mechanical device used to raise and store a boat out of the water.
floating dock: A dock that floats on the water's surface and rises and falls with tides.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE
Joseph Ray is applying to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Bureau of Coastal Management to for a permit to construct a 10' tall by 99.85' long vinyl bulkhead for erosion use. Demolish and dispose of an existing dock. Construction of a 3'x20' aluminum ramp leading to a new 8'x20' floating dock, along with a 8'x20' floating boat storage and installation of a 12.5 'x12.5' 4-pile boatlift for private use, at 280 Rum Gulley Rd, Murrells Inlet SC 29576. Comments will be received by the Office of SCDES BCM, 1362 McMillan Avenue, Suite 400, North Charleston, SC 29405 by May 22, 2026.
IPL0338011
May 10 2026