Summary of Short List Consultation Responses

We received 42 responses in total. Of the 42 responses, 36 people gave their permission for us to publish their response.

Summary of key findings from the consultation responses:

• No one favoured the do nothing or do minimal option (short list Option 1 and Option 2). Respondents told us that better protection from coastal erosion and flooding is a priority.
• Option 5 was the most favourable option to raise the defences now to address future sea level rise. A total of 33 of the 36 respondents agreed or strongly agreed with taking option 5 forward. Respondents told us that there is an interest locally in raising the height of the coastal defences to reduce the risk to Shanklin from rising sea level both now and in the future.

The full report summarising the responses to the public consultation can be viewed here.