Service Description: The Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment (IWCCE) was established in 1997 to provide a focus for the council's growing activities on a local, regional, national and transnational scale in relation to coastal and geotechnical issues. Since it was formed the success of the IWCCE has led to the development of specialist services in coastal management and geological-related fields. The Isle of Wight Council is the Coast Protection Authority for the Isle of Wight.
Also known as:- Coastal Defences, Coastal Erosion, Erosion, Geo-Technical Services, Ground Stability, Landslides, Shoreline Management Plan
Answer: A number of the cliff lines on the Isle of Wight have been subject to detailed investigation. In particular the weak sandstone cliffs in Sandown Bay extending from the southern end of Sandown Esplanade to Appley Steps at Shanklin have been examined in terms of risk arising from cliff falls which may affect cliff top and cliff base properties. For further advice, please contact the Coastal Centre on 01983 857220.