Sutton le Marsh (as it was then called) was considered to be an ideal location for a new fishing harbour. The Sutton & Willoughby Railway & Dock Company was authorised by Parliament on 28 July 1884 to build docks at Sutton, and to make a railway branch line to the main line at Willoughby.
Sutton le Marsh was seen as suitable for a new fishing harbor. In 1884, Parliament granted permission for the Sutton & Willoughby Railway & Dock Company to construct docks at Sutton and create a railway link to the main line in Willoughby.