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King Charles III England Coast Path from East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge (IOW 1): comment on proposals

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access on the Isle of Wight.

Applies to England

Documents

East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge overview

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Isle of Wight index map

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IOW 1: East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge

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East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge habitats regulations assessment

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East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge nature conservation assessment

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Form to make an objection to the proposals

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Form to make a representation to the proposals

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Details

On 27 August 2025, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast on the Isle of Wight between East Cowes Ferry and Wootton Bridge (IOW 1).

This is the final report in the collection for this stretch.

The opportunity to comment closes at midnight on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

All representations and objections will be considered before the Secretary of State makes a final decision about the report.

You should:

  • read the overview which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
  • use the index map to find the relevant chapter for the length of coast you are interested in
  • open the corresponding chapter of the report for more information

Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections.

Make a representation

Anyone can make representations to Natural England about the report. Read the representation guidance notes before completing the representations form (both are attached to this page).

Make an objection

Owners and occupiers of affected land may make objections about the report. Read the objection guidance notes before completing the objection form (both are attached to this page).

Updates to this page

Published 27 August 2025

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