⚓ Plans for a 145-berth marina in East Cowes remain controversial, with UKSA backing the scheme over potential benefits for young sailors, while residents and the Environment Agency raise concerns over its impact on marine life.

Plans to build a new 145-berth leisure marina in Cowes could have a “significant effect” on protected marine habitats, according to Natural England.

Plans for a new 145-berth marina in Cowes are facing an objection from Island Roads over concerns about the potential impact on the local road network.