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Regeneration plans unveiled for resort's pier

Andrew BartonYorkshire
North Yorkshire Council An architectural illustration showing proposed buildings in a redeveloped waterfront/harbour area. The style is a design visualisation, which is part of planning proposals for new facilities.North Yorkshire Council
New kiosks are proposed as part of a multi million-pound regeneration scheme for Scarborough's West Pier

New proposals to transform Scarborough's West Pier have been unveiled as part of a multi million-pound plan to "secure its future as both a working harbour and visitor attraction".

North Yorkshire Council said decades of exposure to harsh marine conditions had left many buildings in a "poor state", requiring significant investment to protect heritage and support the fishing industry.

The scheme would restore historical structures while introducing new flood-resilient commercial units and upgraded public facilities.

Councillor Mark Crane said the project was a "valuable opportunity to transform the harbour and safeguard it for future generations".

North Yorkshire Council A harbour yard area with a two-storey brick building. Equipment associated with fishing activities is spread across the area, including stacks of lobster pots and crab traps. Coiled ropes and nets are laid on the ground, with white-wrapped pallets stacked to the right alongside loose rope offcuts and tools.North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council said a number of the West Pier buildings were in a 'dilapidated state'

Plans also include new kiosks, improved pedestrian routes and a paved plaza designed to host events and cultural activities.

The council said the proposals had been shaped by feedback from harbour users and local stakeholders, with a public consultation running until 13 July ahead of a planning application.

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