Report IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine

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England Coast Path Stretch: Isle of Wight Report IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine

Part 4.1: Introduction

Start Point: Binnel Bay (grid reference 452790.321, 75883.004)

End Point: Chilton Chine (grid reference 440896.257, 82191.428)

Relevant Maps: IOW 4a to IOW 4j

4.1.1 This is one of a series of linked but legally separate reports published by Natural England under section 51 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, which make proposals to the Secretary of State for improved public access along and to the Isle of Wight coast.

4.1.2 This report covers length IOW 4 of the stretch, which is the coast between Binnel Bay and Chilton Chine. It makes free-standing statutory proposals for this part of the stretch, and seeks approval for them by the Secretary of State in their own right under section 52 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.

4.1.3 The report explains how we propose to implement the England Coast Path (“the trail”) on this part of the stretch, and details the likely consequences in terms of the wider ‘Coastal Margin’ that will be created if our proposals are approved by the Secretary of State. Our report also sets out:

 any proposals we think are necessary for restricting or excluding coastal access rights to address particular issues, in line with the powers in the legislation; and  any proposed powers for the trail to be capable of being relocated on particular sections (“roll- back”), if this proves necessary in the future because of coastal change. 4.1.4 There is also a single Overview document for the whole of this stretch of coast, explaining common principles and background. This and the other individual reports relating to the stretch should be read in conjunction with the Overview. The Overview explains, among other things, how we have considered any potential environmental impacts of improving public access to this part of the coast, and this report, and other separately published assessments we refer to, then provides more detail on these aspects where appropriate.

1 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Part 4.2: Proposals Narrative The trail: 4.2.1 Follows existing walked routes, including public rights of way, along most of this length.

4.2.2 Mainly follows the coastline quite closely and maintains good views of the sea.

4.2.3 Includes 3 sections of new path, at the field adjacent to Blackgang Road, Whale Chine and, Shepherd’s Chine. See maps IOW 4d, IOW 4f and IOW 4h and associated tables below for details.

4.2.4 Follows a route similar to the existing Isle of Wight Coast Path but departs from this in places in order to take walkers closer to the coast. Protection of the environment: In this part of the report, we explain how we have taken account of environmental protection objectives in developing our proposals for improved coastal access.

4.2.5 The following designated sites affect this length of coast:  Solent and Dorset Coast SPA  South Wight Maritime SAC  Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Map C in the Overview shows the extent of designated areas listed.

The following table brings together design features included in our access proposals to help to protect the environment along this length of the coast. 4.2.6 Measures to protect the environment

Map(s) Route Design features of the access Reason included section proposals number(s)

IOW 4g IOW-4- The following design features are To reduce the risk of damage to and 4h S083 to described elsewhere in this report: the habitat and food source of IOW-4- Glanville Fritillary caused by S089  The trail on the north side of trampling by walkers and help Shepherd’s Chine is aligned up increase associated habitat for the to Military Road and in the moth grounds of the Atherfield Bay Holiday Camp, away from the cliff and slope habitat preferred by Glanville Fritillary.  Fencing to the west of Shepherd’s Chine will be moved landward to increase the space between the cliff edge and footpath In addition we will install:

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 An interpretation Panel in Shepherd’s Chine explaining the environmental sensitivities and asking people to keep to the path.

4.2.7 Natural England is satisfied that the proposals for coastal access in this report are made in accordance with relevant environmental protection legislation. For more information about how we came to this conclusion, see the following assessments of the access proposals that we have published separately:

 A Habitats Regulations Assessment relating to any potential impact on the conservation objectives of European sites.  Our Nature Conservation Assessment, in which we document our conclusions in relation to other potential impacts on nature conservation. Part 6b of the Overview includes some contextual information about protecting the environment along this length of coast. Accessibility: 4.2.8 There are few artificial barriers to accessibility on the proposed route. However, the natural coastal terrain is often challenging for people with reduced mobility and this is the case on sections of our proposed route because:

 The trail would follow an uneven grass or bare soil path along the cliff top;  The trail would follow an uneven bare soil path that is steep;  There are steps at St Catherine’s Lighthouse, West Cliff, Blackgang round-about, Shepherd’s Chine and Grange Chine. It is not possible to replace these steps with ramps.

4.2.9 At The Undercliff and Cripple’s Path, new steps will be put in place, so as to make it easier to ascend/descend a steep slope. It is not possible to replace these steps with ramps. We envisage this happening as part of the physical establishment works described below.

4.2.10 At West Cliff, Shepherd’s Chine and Grange Chine the existing steps will be improved, so as to make them easier to use. We envisage this happening as part of the physical establishment work described below.

4.2.11 At Blackgang Road (IOW-4-S060) the existing kerb will be replaced with a dropped kerb so as to make the road easier to cross. We envisage this happening as part of the physical establishment work described below.

See part 6a of the Overview - ‘Recreational issues’ - for more information.

3 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Where we have proposed exercising statutory discretions: 4.2.12 Landward boundary of the coastal margin: We have used our discretion on some sections of the route to map the landward extent of the coastal margin to an adjacent physical boundary such as a fence line, pavement or track to make the extent of the new access rights clearer. See Table 4.3.1 below.

4.2.13 At St Catherine’s Point, we have used our discretion to propose the inclusion of additional, more extensive landward areas within the coastal margin, to secure or enhance public enjoyment of this part of the coast. This section of landward margin matches the extent of the area of the existing CROW Access Land. The owner of this land is content for us to propose this.

4.2.14 The Proposals Tables show where we are proposing to alter the default landward boundary of the coastal margin. These proposals are set out in columns 5b and 5c of table 4.3.1. Where these columns are left blank, we are making no such proposals, so the default landward boundary applies. See the note relating to Columns 5b & 5c [above Table 4.3.1] explaining what this means in practice.

See also part 3 of the Overview - ‘Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps’, for a more detailed explanation of the default extent of the coastal margin and how we may use our discretion to adjust the margin, either to add land or to provide clarity.

4.2.15 Coastal erosion: Natural England is able to propose that the route of the trail would be able to change in the future, without further approval from the Secretary of State, in response to coastal change. This would happen in accordance with the criteria and procedures for ‘roll-back’ set out in part 7 of the Overview.

Natural England may only propose the use of this roll-back power:

 as a result of coastal erosion or other geomorphological processes or encroachment by the sea, or  in order to link with other parts of the route that need to roll back in direct response to such changes. 4.2.16 Column 4 of table 4.3.1 indicates where roll-back has been proposed in relation to a route section. Where this is the case, the route, as initially determined at the time the report was prepared, is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps IOW 4a to IOW 4j as the proposed route of the trail.

4.2.17 If at any time in the future any part of a route section upon which roll-back has been specified needs, in Natural England’s view, to change in order for the overall route to remain viable, the new route for the part in question will be determined by Natural England without further reference to the Secretary of State. This will be done in accordance with the criteria and procedures described under the title ‘Roll- back’ in part 7 of the Overview and section 4.10 of the Coastal Access Scheme. If this happens, the new route will become the approved route for that section for the purposes of the Order which determines where coastal access rights apply.

4.2.18 On sections for which roll-back is not proposed in table 4.3.1, the route is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps IOW 4a to IOW 4j as the proposed route of the trail. Other future change: 4.2.19 There are also places described in this report where we foresee a possible need for future changes to the proposed access provisions for reasons relating to highways safety. At undercliff Drive (see map IOW 4a) the highways authority are trialling a reduced speed limit of 30 mph. If the reduced

4 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine speed limit is not made permanent after the initial 18 month trial period, the trail alignment may need to be reassessed.

See parts 7 - ‘Future changes’ of the Overview for more information.

5 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Establishment of the trail: 4.2.20 Below we summarise how our proposed route for the trail would be physically established to make it ready for public use before any new rights come into force.

Establishment works will only start on this length of coast once these proposals have been approved by the Secretary of State. The works may therefore either precede or follow the start of establishment works on other lengths of coast within the stretch, and detailed in their separate reports.

4.2.21 Our estimate of the capital costs for physical establishment of the trail on the proposed route is £118,639 and is informed by:

 information already held by the access authority, Isle of Wight Council, in relation to the management of the existing Isle of Wight Coast Path;  the conclusions of our deliberations in relation to potential impacts on the environment; and  information gathered while visiting affected land and talking to the people who own and manage it about the options for the route. 4.2.22 There are 6 main elements to the overall cost:

 A significant number of new signs would be needed on the trail, in particular on route sections where the proposed route differs from that of the existing Isle of Wight Coast Path.  Any signs and information boards with outdated information about the existing route of the Isle of Wight Coast Path would require replacement.  Stiles will be replaced with kissing gates or a similarly appropriate structure to allow access by those with reduced mobility, where feasible. These will comply with British Standard BS5709: 2018 Gaps Gates and Stiles to make the route more accessible to walkers.  New fencing will be installed alongside the trail at Grange Chine to ensure walkers are appropriately guided  The surfaces and access furniture of the existing paths and footways on the proposed route are generally of a suitable standard for the trail, but there are some places where surface upgrades, new steps, boardwalks, footbridges, culverts and dropped kerbs would enhance the convenience of the trail. More significant items of establishment works are shown on the relevant maps accompanying this report.  At Whale Chine the existing verge is to be upgraded along with a handrail barrier to improve the safety of the route. Table 1 shows our estimate of the capital cost for each of the main elements of physical establishment described above.

Table 1: Estimate of capital costs Item Cost Signs & interpretation £11,351 Steps £18,500 Boardwalks £2,600

Kissing gates £1,500

Footbridges £7,000

Culverts £2,000

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Scrub clearance £9,000

Whale Chine verge upgrade and barrier £18,750 Dropped kerbs £760

Surfacing works £13,800

Project management & variance £27,378

Total £118,639 (Exclusive of any VAT payable) 4.2.23 Once the Secretary of State’s decision on our report has been notified, and further to our conversations with land managers during the route planning stage, Isle of Wight Council, will liaise with affected land owners and occupiers about relevant aspects of the design, installation and maintenance of the new signs and infrastructure that are needed on their land. Prior to works being carried out on the ground, all necessary permissions, authorisations and consents will be obtained. All such works would conform to the published standards for National Trails and the other criteria described in our Coastal Access Scheme.

Maintenance of the trail: 4.2.24 Because the trail on this length of coast will form part of the National Trail being created around the whole coast of England called the England Coast Path, we envisage that it will be maintained to the same high quality standards as other National Trails in England (see The New Deal; Management of National Trails in England from April 2013: details at Annex A of the Overview).

4.2.25 We estimate that the annual cost to maintain the trail will be £17,158.57 (exclusive of any VAT payable). In developing this estimate we have taken account of the formula used to calculate Natural England’s contribution to the maintenance of other National Trails.

7 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Part 4.3: Proposals Tables See Part 3 of Overview for guidance on reading and understanding the tables below

4.3.1 Section Details: Maps IOW 4a to IOW 4j – Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Key notes on table: 1. Column 2 – an asterisk (*) against the route section number means see also table 4.3.2: Other options considered.

2. Column 4 – ‘No’ means no roll-back is proposed for this route section. ‘Yes – normal’ means roll- back is proposed and is likely to follow the current feature (e.g. cliff edge/beach) for the foreseeable future as any coastal change occurs.

3. Column 4 – ‘Yes – see table 4.3.3’ means roll-back is proposed, but refer to that table below about our likely approach to implementing it for this route section. This is because a more complex situation exists in this case and consideration must be given to how roll-back may happen in relation to excepted land, a protected site etc.

4. Column 5a - Certain coastal land types are included automatically in the coastal margin where they fall landward of the trail if they touch it at some point. The relevant land type (foreshore, cliff, bank, barrier, dune, beach, flat or section 15 land – see Glossary) is shown in this column where appropriate. “No” means none present on this route section.

5. Columns 5b and 5c – Any entry in these columns means we are proposing to align the landward boundary of the coastal margin on this route section with the physical feature(s) shown in 5b, for the reason in 5c. No text here means that for this route section the landward edge of the margin would be that of the trail itself - or if any default coastal land type is shown in 5a, that would be its landward boundary instead.

1 2 3 4 5a 5b 5c 6

Map(s) Route Current Roll-back Landward Proposal to Reason Explanatory section status of proposed? margin specify for notes number(s) route contains landward landward (See Part 7 section(s) coastal boundary boundary of land type? of margin proposal Overview) (See maps)

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4a S001 to footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S004

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4a S005 to footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S011*

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No 4a S012 to existing table 4.3.3 IOW-4- walked S018* route

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IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Landward Clarity and 4a S019* highway table 4.3.3 edge of cohesion road

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4a S020 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S021*

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - No Tree line Clarity and 4a S022* footpath Normal cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - No 4a & S023 & footpath Normal IOW IOW-4- 4b S024*

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - No Hedgerow Clarity and 4b S025 & footpath Normal cohesion IOW-4- S026*

IOW IOW-4- Public No No Wall Clarity and 4b S027 & footpath cohesion IOW-4- S028*

IOW IOW-4- Public No No 4b S029* highway

IOW IOW-4- Public No No Wall Clarity and 4b S030* footway cohesion (pavement)

IOW IOW-4- Public No No Landward Clarity and 4b S031* highway edge of cohesion road

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IOW IOW-4- Public No No Landward Clarity and 4b S032* bridleway edge of cohesion road

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Hedgerow Clarity and 4b S033* bridleway table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Hedgerow Clarity and 4b S034* bridleway table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4b S035* footpath table 4.3.3

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Hedgerow Clarity and 4b S036* footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4b & S037 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW IOW-4- 4c S039*

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Other Additional Landward 4c S040* footpath table 4.3.3 landward boundary is area the edge of the CRoW open access boundary.

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4c S041 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S042*

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Landward Clarity and 4c S043* footpath table 4.3.3 edge of cohesion road

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IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Landward Clarity and 4c S044* bridleway table 4.3.3 edge of cohesion road

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No 4c S045* existing table 4.3.3 walked route

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No Other Additional Landward 4c S046 & existing table 4.3.3 landward boundary is IOW-4- walked area the edge of S047* route the CRoW open access boundary.

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No 4c S048* existing table 4.3.3 walked route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4c S049* highway table 4.3.3

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4c S050* footpath table 1.3.3

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4c & S051 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW IOW-4- 4d S053*

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and 4d S054* footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Tree line Clarity and 4d S055* footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

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IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No 4d S056* existing table 4.3.3 walked route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4d S057 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S058*

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No Various Clarity and Various 4d S059* existing table 4.3.3 cohesion means the walked edge of route steps and the default width (2m)

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - No New road 4d S060* highway Normal crossing to be created at this location

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - No Hedgerow Clarity and 4d S061* existing Normal cohesion walked route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - No 4d S062* highway Normal

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - No Edge of the Clarity and 4d S063* existing Normal verge cohesion walked route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - No 4d S064* highway Normal

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IOW IOW-4- Not an Yes - No Hedgerow Clarity and 4d S065* existing Normal cohesion walked route

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No 4d S066* existing table 4.3.3 walked route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Hedgerow Clarity and 4d S067 bridleway table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Other Yes - See No Landward Clarity and 4d S068 existing table 4.3.3 edge of cohesion walked road route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4d S069 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S070

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and 4e S071 footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4e S072 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S073

IOW 4f IOW-4- Not an Yes - See No S074* existing table 4.3.3 walked route

IOW 4f IOW-4- Other Yes - See No Edge of Clarity and S075 existing table 4.3.3 verge cohesion

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walked route

IOW 4f IOW-4- Public Yes - See No & IOW S076 to footpath table 4.3.3 4g IOW-4- S085

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4g & S086 & footpath table 4.3.3 IOW IOW-4- 4h S087*

IOW IOW-4- Not an Yes - See No 4h S088* existing table 4.3.3 walked route

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4h S089 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and 4h S090 footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4h S091 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Hedgerow Clarity and 4h S092 footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Edge of Clarity and 4h S093 footpath table 4.3.3 track cohesion

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No 4h S094 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and 4h S095 footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

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IOW 4i IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S096 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW 4i IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and S097 & footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion IOW-4- S098

IOW 4i IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and S099 footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S100 to footpath table 4.3.3 IOW-4- S102

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Edge of Clarity and S103 & footpath table 4.3.3 bridge deck cohesion IOW-4- S104

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S105 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Edge of Clarity and S106 footpath table 4.3.3 track cohesion

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S107 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No Fence line Clarity and S108 footpath table 4.3.3 cohesion

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S109 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW 4j IOW-4- Other Yes - See No S110* existing table 4.3.3

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walked route

IOW 4j IOW-4- Other Yes - See No Edge of Clarity and S111 to existing table 4.3.3 path cohesion IOW-4- walked S113* route

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S114* footpath table 4.3.3

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - See No S115 footpath table 4.3.3

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - No Hedgerow Clarity and S116 footpath Normal cohesion

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - No Hedgerow Clarity and S117 & footpath Normal cohesion IOW-4- S118*

IOW 4j IOW-4- Other Yes - No Edge of Clarity and S119* existing Normal verge cohesion walked route

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - No Landward Clarity and S120* highway Normal edge of cohesion road

IOW 4j IOW-4- Other Yes - No Other Clarity and Landward S121* existing Normal cohesion boundary is walked the edge of route the verge

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - No Pavement Clarity and S122* footway Normal edge cohesion (pavement)

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IOW 4j IOW-4- Other Yes - No Edge of Clarity and S123* existing Normal verge cohesion walked route

IOW 4j IOW-4- Public Yes - No Hedgerow Clarity and S124* footpath Normal cohesion

4.3.2 Other options considered: Maps IOW 4a to IOW 4j – Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine

Map(s) Route Other option(s) considered Reasons for not proposing this option section numbers(s)

IOW 4a IOW-4-S005 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: & IOW to IOW-4- along the existing public right of 4b S034 way from Binnel Bay to Castle  The existing public right of way is currently Haven. closed due to a land slip and would require major infrastructure works for it to re-open, which isn’t feasible due to the nature of the land.

IOW 4a IOW-4-S009 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- along the track adjacent to Old S013 Park Hotel.  We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the best balance in terms of the criteria described in chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme.  Our proposed route is closer to the coast and provides better views of the coast

IOW 4a IOW-4-S013 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- along the existing public right of  The current PRoW is closed due to a S019 way up to Undercliff Drive. landslip and would require major infrastructure works for it to re-open, which isn’t feasible due to the nature of the land.  It is likely that the land will continue to move and the trail and infrastructure would

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be difficult to maintain if it were routed along the existing PRoW

IOW 4a IOW-4-S019 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- east on Undercliff Drive Path to S022 public footpath and up to the  It is the most convenient and direct route cliff top and then west along the and it avoids a detour of approximately cliff top. 2.5km.

IOW 4a IOW-4-S019 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: off of the road, in the wooded area north of Undercliff Drive.  Infrastructure works within the woodland were not feasible due to the nature of the terrain.

IOW 4b IOW-4-S034 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: & IOW to IOW-4- from Castle Haven Lane to St 4c S043 Catherine’s Road via public  It is closer to the sea and maintains better footpath NT40. views of the sea.  It takes walkers around St Catherine’s Lighthouse which is a feature of interest.

IOW 4b IOW-4-S035 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to follow the public footpath around Beach Cottage.  It is the most convenient route and less circuitous.  It avoids impacting the residents at Castle Haven Point.  It avoids routing on unstable sea defences (gabions and rock armour)

IOW 4c IOW-4-S040 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- from Watershoot Bay directly S046 up to the Sandrock Road car  It is a safer route for walkers and avoids a park. very steep ascent of the undercliff.  The infrastructure works that would be required through the undercliff were not feasible due to the nature of the terrain.

IOW 4c IOW-4-S047 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: & IOW-4- along Sandrock Road. S048  It is safer because it takes walkers off of a very narrow road and provides a more enjoyable walking experience.

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IOW 4c IOW-4-S047 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: & IOW to IOW-4- from Sandrock Road car park, 4d S062 through the land slip and along  The land west of Sandrock Road is Old Blackgang Road to slipping and is dangerous to walk upon. Blackgang theme park.  The infrastructure works that would be required were not feasible due to the nature of the terrain.

IOW 4d IOW-4-S054 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- from the field seaward of IOW- S060 4-S054, down the steps into  It is safer for walkers as it avoids walking Blackgang Chine car park and through the main theme park car park and up the main entrance road to along the main entrance road, which the theme park. would be busy during the summer months.  It has less impact on Blackgang Chine Theme Park.

IOW 4d IOW-4-S058 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: & IOW-4- around the northern edge of the S059 Blackgang Chine over-flow car  It is more convenient and direct and is park. closer to the coast

IOW 4d IOW-4-S058 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- along the public right of way S066 across Blackgang Road, into  It is the most coastal route and offers Gore Down and along the track fantastic views over the south coast from by Sheep Lane Farm. the Old Blackgang Road.  The route considered would require two IOW 4d IOW-4-S058 We considered aligning the trail crossings over a busy main road with poor to IOW-4- along the public right of way line of site S066 across Blackgang Road, into Gore Down and then skirting the edge of the field adjacent Blackgang Road.

IOW 4d IOW-4-S060 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- to Blackgang roundabout using S063 the existing steps, then creating  The Highway Authority considered the a gap or overlap in the ARMCO proposed route to be the safest option to barriers before crossing the cross the roundabout with clear views in entrance road to Blackgang both directions. Chine.  Altering the ARMCO barriers would be costly and could negate the integrity of the barriers.

19 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map(s) Route Other option(s) considered Reasons for not proposing this option section numbers(s)

IOW 4d IOW-4-S060 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- to Blackgang roundabout using S063 the existing steps, around the  To create a safe width of verge for walkers ARMCO barrier before the ARMCO barriers would have to be crossing the entrance road to moved back from the road, which was not Blackgang Chine. possible due to the topography of the land here.

IOW 4d IOW-4-S065 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: along the south-eastern edge of the field, along the cliff edge  It is the most convenient and direct route and then north along the and offers fantastic views over the south western edge of the field to join coast from Old Blackgang Road. the public bridleway.  We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the best balance in terms of the criteria described in chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme.

IOW 4d IOW-4-S065 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: on the landward side of the hedgerow, adjacent to the main  It better separates walkers form the main road. road and is safer.  It maintains better views of the sea.

IOW 4f IOW-4-S074 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to continue to follow public right of way C18, across middle of  It provides a better walking surface and is field at Whale Chine. closer to the coast and maintains better sea views and views of Whale Chine.  It avoids crossing a ploughed arable field  Walkers can use the PRoW if they want a more direct route

IOW 4g IOW-4-S086 We considered aligning the trial We opted for the proposed route because: IOW 4h to IOW-4- along the current Isle of Wight S088 Coast Path that is seaward of  The land within Shepherd’s Chine is the proposed route, within subject to continuous coastal erosion and Shepherd’s Chine. is unsuitable for access.

IOW 4j IOW-4-S110 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- landward of Brighstone Holiday S114 Centre  It is closer to the coast and maintains views of the sea.

20 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map(s) Route Other option(s) considered Reasons for not proposing this option section numbers(s)

 Under our proposals Brighstone Holiday Centre would not fall within the coastal margin.

IOW 4j IOW-4-S117 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- along the cliff edge seaward of S124 The Isle of Wight Pearl and  The gap across Chilton Chine is creating a bridge across Chilton approximately 65m and construction of a Chine. bridge would not be feasible here given groundworks and the dynamic nature of the coast here.  Creating a bridge across Chilton Chine would directly impact upon the SSSI features including rare invertebrate and flora.

IOW 4j IOW-4-S117 We considered aligning the trail We opted for the proposed route because: to IOW-4- along the cliff edge seaward of S121 The Isle of Wight Pearl and  Access along Chilton Chine to Military then along the edge of Chilton Road is blocked by buildings and curtilage Chine back to Military Road. which are excepted land under Schedule 1 to CROW.  The considered route could be disruptive to the Isle of Wight Pearl business.

Note: Any public rights of way not forming part of the proposed trail would remain available for people to use under their pre-existing rights.

4.3.3 Roll-back implementation – more complex situations: Maps IOW 4a to IOW 4d and IOW 4h to IOW 4j – Binnel Bay to The Seater and Sherpherd’s Chine to Chilton Chine

Map(s) Route Feature(s) or Our likely approach to roll-back section site(s) potentially number(s) affected IOW 4a IOW-4- Old Park Hotel If it is no longer possible to find a viable route seaward S001 to of the specified excepted land (e.g. buildings, IOW-4- St Lawrence curtilage, gardens etc), we will choose a route S021 residential houses landward of it, following discussions with owners and occupiers. Houses on Undercliff Drive

IOW 4c IOW-4- Residential area If it is no longer possible to find a viable route seaward S043 to near Sandrock of the specified excepted land (e.g. buildings, Road, St Catherines curtilage, gardens etc), we will choose a route

21 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map(s) Route Feature(s) or Our likely approach to roll-back section site(s) potentially number(s) affected IOW-4- Terrace and St landward of it, following discussions with owners and S047 Catherines Road occupiers. Where possible we will make use of existing publically accessed paths and roads. IOW 4c IOW-4- Residential area on S050 Sandrock Road We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the best balance in terms of the criteria described in IOW 4d IOW-4- Residential chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme S066 to properties IOW-4- S070

IOW 4h IOW-4- Coastguard If it is no longer possible to find a viable route seaward S080 Cottages of the specified excepted land (e.g. buildings, curtilage, gardens etc), we will choose a route landward of it, following discussions with owners and occupiers. Where possible we will make use of existing publically accessed paths and roads.

IOW 4b IOW-4- Castle Haven S034 to Retreat IOW-4- S036 If it is no longer possible to find a viable route seaward IOW 4h IOW-4- Atherfield Bay of the specified holiday/caravan/campsites, we will S088 to Holiday Camp choose a new route after detailed discussions with all IOW-4- relevant interests. In reaching this judgement we will S091 have full regard to the need to seek a fair balance between the interests of potentially affected owners IOW 4i IOW-4- Grange Farm and occupiers and those of the public. & IOW S099 to Camping and 4j IOW-4- Caravan site S114 Brighstone Holiday Centre

IOW-4- South Wight If it is no longer possible to find a viable route seaward S037 to Maritime SAC and of a designated site whose designated features are IOW-4- Compton Chine to sensitive to public access, or where the existing route S047 Steephill Cove SSSI. already passing through such a site must be altered, Features potentially we will choose a new route after detailed discussions IOW-4- affected include with the relevant experts and with any potentially S049 to habitats such as affected owners or occupiers, which will either (a) IOW-4- Lowland calcerous continue to pass through the site, if appropriate or (b) S050 grassland (CG1-5), if necessary, be routed landward of it., vegetated sea cliffs IOW-4- S051 to and soft martime IOW-4- cliffs and slopes. S059 Fauna that could be affected include a

22 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map(s) Route Feature(s) or Our likely approach to roll-back section site(s) potentially number(s) affected IOW-4- range of S071 to Invertebrate. IOW-4- S087

IOW-4- S092 to IOW-4- S099

IOW-4- S115 to IOW-4- S118

IOW-4- S124

In relation to all other sections where roll-back has been proposed, any later adjustment of the trail is likely to follow the current feature (e.g. cliff edge/beach) for the foreseeable future as any coastal change occurs.

23 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Part 4.4: Proposals Maps 4.4.1 Map Index

Map Map title reference

IOW 4a Binnel Bay to The Orchard

IOW 4b The Orchard to St Catherine’s Point

IOW 4c St Catherine’s Point to Gore Cliff

IOW 4d Gore Cliff to The Seater

IOW 4e The Seater to Ladder Chine

IOW 4f Ladder Chine to Fishing Cove

IOW 4g Fishing Cove to Shepherd’s Chine

IOW 4h Shepherd’s Chine to Brighstone Bay

IOW 4i Brighstone Bay to Marsh Chine

IOW 4j Marsh Chine to Chilton Chine

24 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine 25 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4a: Binnel Bay to The Orchard

26 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4b: The Orchard to St Catherine’s Point

27 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4C: St Catherine’s Point to Gore Cliff

28 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4d: Gore Cliff to The Seater

29 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4e: The Seater to Ladder Chine

30 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4f: Ladder Chine to Fishing Cove

31 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4g: Fishing Cove to Shepherd’s Chine

32 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4h: Shepherd’s Chine to Brighstone Bay

33 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4i: Brighstone Bay to Marsh Chine

34 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine Map IOW 4j: Marsh Chine to Isle of Wight Pearl

35 England Coast Path | Isle of Wight | IOW 4: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine