ADVICE TO HOMEOWNERS

Detailed geotechnical studies commissioned by the Council have shown that it may be possible to reduce the likelihood and impact of future ground movements in certain situations if a coordinated approach to ground instability is adopted.

The Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment is continuing to develop policies to manage and mitigate ground movement problems around the Islands coastline. The leaflet is intended to assist homeowners by providing advice on property maintainance and related issues.

To download the full document 'Advice to Homeowners in the Undercliff', please click here.


This guide to management to ground instability describes instability in both coastal and mountainous locations, illustrating examples of good practice from across the European Union and elsewhere. The publication was prepared in response to a growing awareness of the need to implement preventative planning and landslide management policies to counter a problem which is likely to escalate as a result of both future development pressures and climate change impacts.

To download the book, click on the chapter headings below:

Introduction
Chapter 1: What causes instability?
Chapter 2: Indentifying and assessing instability problems
Chapter 3: The importance of instability management
Chapter 4: Managing ground instability
Chapter 5: Ground water and drainage
Chapter 6: Managing slopes and walls
Chapter 7: Encouraging appropriate construction activity
Chapter 8&9: Monitoring instability / Coordinating the local community response to instability / Conclusions & recommendations