Isle Of Wight, Changes To Public Access

Changes to public access to the coast on the Isle of Wight

A call for representations and objections

Natural England has been asked by the government to establish a continuous walking route around England's coastline. As part of this programme, to create the King Charles III England Coast Path and Coastal Margin, our report describes proposed changes to public access on the Isle of Wight and will be published on the 27th August 2025.

This report has been drawn up in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council.

Representations and objections on the proposed changes can now be made and must be received by Natural England no later than midnight on 22nd October 2025 in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Consideration and Modification Procedure) (England) Regulations 2010.

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will then make a decision about the report when all representations and objections have been considered. Establishment of the new access arrangements will not begin until that decision is made.

How to make a representation or objection:

Representations may be made by any person, while objections may only be made by owners and occupiers of affected land. All representations and objections must be made on the correct forms supplied by Natural England.

The report and forms are available from the gov.uk website at: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-isle-of-wight 

Copies of the forms can be requested by writing or emailing to: Coastal Access Delivery Team South, Natural England, Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5AH

Email: southcoastalaccess@naturalengland.org.uk Telephone: 0300 060 3900