A council is offering developers the 'unique opportunity' of investing in five prime sites close to the Skegness seafront to help shape the future of the resort. Developers are being offered It is being presented by East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) as part of the £2million project - 'Skegness Foreshore Masterplan' - to develop and improve what Skegness currently has to offer.
Developers and investors will be able to work with ELDC to shape, grow and expand the resort through a number of sites along the Skegness Foreshore, reports Lincolnshire Live. The town centre and railway station of Skegness will also undergo a major regeneration as part of a £24.5m Towns Fund Deal project.
The site are on offer for both local and national investors, according to the council. They say this is an opportunity to bring new attractions and facilities to Skegness and utilise sites near the seafront.
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The five lots on offer are:
- Skegness chalet site : detailed planning consent for 16 seasonal overnight lodges and reception buildings.
- Southern Bowling Green : two former bowling greens with road fronting Princes Parade next to the main vehicular access to the Pavilion Car Park.
- Southern Boating Lake : including the central island and surrounding walkways, internal bridges and terraced seating.
- Former Festival Pavilion site : earmarked within the Skegness Foreshore Masterplan for some form of commercial, landmark development, potentially offering high-level views across Skegness.
- Pier Field Chalets : 24 disused former chalets and facilities on land next to Skegness Pier, Pier Field and the foreshore waterway.
Councillor Steve Kirk, portfolio holder for the coastal economy at East Lindsey District Council said: "This is a brilliant opportunity to invest in prominent, foreshore sites in Skegness and to create new facilities and attractions which give more reasons for people to spend their time and money here. By offering these sites for let it demonstrates our commitment to continue working with partners to bring growth, create jobs and investment in one of the UK’s much-loved resorts.
"HM Government support the council’s and the Connected Coast Board’s vision through the Towns Deal and now through this call for expression of interest, we hope to find local and national investors who can grow the opportunities in Skegness even further."
Claire Draper, vice-chair of Connected Coast Town Deal Board said: "There is huge potential to improve the Skegness foreshore and provide new leisure, tourism, and commercial opportunities. Individually and collectively the development of these sites will enhance Skegness and will improve what’s on offer for people who live here and for those who visit the town.
"The marketing of these sites is an important step towards the transformation of this part of Skegness." ELDC found through data that East Lindsey experiences growth in visitor numbers annually.
Visitor Economy data also shows that the area has almost 2.2 million holiday visitors per year and the strong tourism offer continues to drive a high level of investment. Initial expressions of interest should be submitted by developers and investors by October 31, 2022.
From November 14, ELDC will invite the shortlisted parties to work up detailed Expressions of Interest. The deadline for the full applications is January 31, 2023.
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