A planning application has been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council to replace a ‘failing’ sea wall.

The application states that the existing wall, which retains the slope beneath the Netley Cliff apartments, is structurally compromised, with soil washing out as the tide comes in and out.

The developer states that installing a new steel sheet pile wall immediately in front of the existing one will protect the cliff face from further erosion.

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Resident Derek Ide, of Netley Cliff, Victoria Road, has publicly supported the new sea wall on the Eastleigh Borough Council planning portal.

He said: “This is extremely urgent work to protect the environment and property. Any delay will result in loss of trees and habitat as the cliff face is washed away.

“Birds do not nest on this beach area and dog walkers discourage wading birds from feeding at low tide.”