East Devon District Council are looking for people to take over the running of a derelict seafront building which has glorious views. The council is looking to lease out the Seaton Moridunum – which has been plagued with controversy for years.
Planning permission for the redevelopment of Seaton seafront was granted in 2017. It would have included pedestrianisation of sections of the seafront, demolition of the existing public toilets and Moridunum.
The plans would also have seen alterations to the highway layout and a new pedestrian crossing, as well as new public space with raised seating and siting of seasonal huts for commercial use. But the plans never came to anything, and three years on, were scrapped, despite more than £50,000 having been spent on the scheme – and a second hope that the plans could have got the go-ahead were dashed when the Axe Valley missed out on Levelling-up funding.
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Now though East Devon District Council are hoping to find a use for the dilapidated moridunum on Seaton seafront. It is currently being marketed as a commercial premises – with the chance it can be transformed into a café or other leisure related facility.
The moridunum on The Esplanade – a former toilet block with ramps either side and a viewing platform above – is currently being marketed for lease by Lambert Smith Hampton. The seafront property is in a prominent tourist location, has impressive sea views, the opportunity for development, and the location offers high footfall, the listing says.
The property would suit a food and beverage operation development or refurbishment, the council says. Although development would be subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
You can view the full listing here: https://www.lsh.co.uk/find/properties/devon/seaton/2050090
