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King Charles III England Coast Path at Sutton Hoo and Methersgate, Suffolk: proposals to change the approved route

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey stretch in Suffolk.

From:
Natural England
Published
14 May 2025
Last updated
10 July 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Sutton Hoo and Methersgate variation report (FFB-VR23)

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Details

On 14 May 2025, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out proposed changes to the approved route of the King Charles III England Coast Path at Sutton Hoo and Methersgate in Suffolk, sections of the Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey stretch.

Read the variation report to find out why changes to the approved route are required.

The opportunity to comment closedcloses at midnight on Wednesday 9 July 2025. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

Objections will be passed to an independent planning inspector who will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

The Secretary of State will consider all representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s proposals.

Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections.

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