# The English Coast (Isle of Wight) Order 2014, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order specifies the Isle of Wight for the purposes of section 300(2)(b) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), with the effect that the Isle of Wight is no longer an excluded island for the purposes of the description of “the English coast” contained in section 300(1) of that Act.
A full impact assessment has not been prepared in respect of this Order because the assumptions underlying the Order were reflected in the impact assessment which was prepared for the Act. It may be found at http://archive.defra.gov.uk/environment/marine/documents/legislation/marine-ia-0410.pdf .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1940/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-coast-isle-of-wight-order-2014/note
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