Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme

The Environment Agency are working in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council to explore a sustainable future for the coastal frontage between Yaverland and Sandown on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight.

With current coastal defences reaching the end of their useful life, plans are progressing to upgrade 1.2km of coastal defences to reduce the impact of flooding and coastal erosion for the next 50 years.

We are currently working on the detailed design for the scheme. We will continue engaging with the community during this phase to answer your questions, hear your ideas and share your feedback.

How To Get Involved

Register for updates

Stay up to date with the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme using the 'Subscribe' button. This will add you to our mailing list for notifications when we release any significant updates or announce events. You can also come back to visit this page at any time and check the 'Newsfeed' section below which will be regularly updated with news and project progress.

Register with Engagement HQ by clicking the 'Register' button in the side information bar. This will enable you to interact with our page by sharing your ideas and asking a question in the sections below.

Sign up to our Newsletter

Want to receive updates on this project or other coastal defence projects across the Isle of Wight?

Email us at IOW_FDschemes@environment-agency.gov.uk and let us know which projects you're interested in, and we'll add you to our mailing list.


Sign up to our Coastal Community Group!

We're looking to work with local residents and organisations to help shape the future of sea defences as part of the Sandown Bay Area Place Plan.

If you're interested in joining or presenting to the Sandown Bay Coastal Community Group - supporting the Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence Schemes, please get in touch.

Email us at IOW_FDschemes@environment-agency.gov.uk and let us know which project(s) you're interested in.


To help you understand the work we have done so far:

Have a look at our 'Project Timeline' which sets out our journey from 2020 to today, including the key milestones we have reached!

Click on our 'Exhibition Material' to find the information posters displayed at previous public events.

Read our 'Project Newsletters' to find out what we have been working on.

View our 'Consultations' section to read our responses to your feedback and questions.

The Environment Agency are working in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council to explore a sustainable future for the coastal frontage between Yaverland and Sandown on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight.

With current coastal defences reaching the end of their useful life, plans are progressing to upgrade 1.2km of coastal defences to reduce the impact of flooding and coastal erosion for the next 50 years.

We are currently working on the detailed design for the scheme. We will continue engaging with the community during this phase to answer your questions, hear your ideas and share your feedback.

How To Get Involved

Register for updates

Stay up to date with the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme using the 'Subscribe' button. This will add you to our mailing list for notifications when we release any significant updates or announce events. You can also come back to visit this page at any time and check the 'Newsfeed' section below which will be regularly updated with news and project progress.

Register with Engagement HQ by clicking the 'Register' button in the side information bar. This will enable you to interact with our page by sharing your ideas and asking a question in the sections below.

Sign up to our Newsletter

Want to receive updates on this project or other coastal defence projects across the Isle of Wight?

Email us at IOW_FDschemes@environment-agency.gov.uk and let us know which projects you're interested in, and we'll add you to our mailing list.


Sign up to our Coastal Community Group!

We're looking to work with local residents and organisations to help shape the future of sea defences as part of the Sandown Bay Area Place Plan.

If you're interested in joining or presenting to the Sandown Bay Coastal Community Group - supporting the Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence Schemes, please get in touch.

Email us at IOW_FDschemes@environment-agency.gov.uk and let us know which project(s) you're interested in.


To help you understand the work we have done so far:

Have a look at our 'Project Timeline' which sets out our journey from 2020 to today, including the key milestones we have reached!

Click on our 'Exhibition Material' to find the information posters displayed at previous public events.

Read our 'Project Newsletters' to find out what we have been working on.

View our 'Consultations' section to read our responses to your feedback and questions.

Ask a question here!

If your question cannot be answered through our FAQs, please use this space to ask.

Please note - you will need to be registered with Engagement HQ to ask a question.

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Page last updated: 21 Oct 2025, 04:27 PM