We hope to submit for planning permission in the second half of 2011 but this remains subject to a range of specialist studies on which work is in progress now.
Once initiated it is intended that construction will be phased, starting at the west end of the beach and working towards the east.
Once planning permission is granted, given the current economic circumstances, the market will have to be monitored for the right conditions to commence phase 1.
The Environment Agency is engaged in our discussions with flood risk experts, who have advised a natural approach of beach nourishment, which will be the first stage of construction to reduce the risk of flooding. In addition to this, the Farrell design will optimise the natural beach which will in turn reinforce natural sea defences already in place.
There will be allocated parking for each residential unit, whilst visitor parking is a town-wide issue which we need to address with the councils. However, parking does not become critical until the later stages of the development. Any parking plans will ensure that disabled parking is provided.