News Faced with sea level planning changes, this family abandoned a rebuild Uncertainty around future of planning rules for coastal homes. by . Published January 23, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! Cowes east resident Michael Thornborrow said after being told planning rules could change this year to ensure new builds met a 1.2+ metre sea level rise, his family abandoned plans to rebuild their home. Updated September 04, 2025 2:16 pm | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!