£1.2m plan to repair storm-damaged seawall and promenade

Chris Yandell

26 April 2024 at 10:30 pm·2-min read

A large section of the seawall and promenade at Stokes Bay, Gosport, was damaged by Storm Eunice in February 2022 <i>(Image: Supplied)</i> — A large section of the seawall and promenade at Stokes Bay, Gosport, was damaged by Storm Eunice in February 2022 *(Image: Supplied)*

Civic chiefs have unveiled a £1.2m plan to repair a damaged seawall at Stokes Bay, Gosport, and protect the area from flooding.

A 135m section of wall and promenade was battered by Storm Eunice more than two years ago and is still fenced off.

Funding for the scheme has been secured, including £450,000 from the borough council.

Under plans drawn up by the authority, the wall and promenade will be replaced to protect Stokes Bay Road and its neighbouring infrastructure. A car park and amenity area will be reinstated.

Find all the latest planning applications via the public notice portal: publicnoticeportal.uk

Council leader Peter Chegwyn said: "The seawall was built back in the 1970s and despite our regular maintenance and investment, it's failed several times over recent years in bad weather.

"It's crucial we protect our beautiful coastal areas so people can enjoy them now and into the future."

The scheme is outlined in a public notice published by the council, which hopes to complete the work before next winter.

Other public notices:

Road closures:

Gipsy Grove in Southampton will be closed from May 8 (8am-5pm) for carriageway repairs. The works are due to be completed by May 9.

Wangfield Lane in Curdridge will be closed between its junctions with Botley Road and Vicarage Lane from May 7 for new connection works. The scheme is not expected to take more than four days.

Planning applications:

Two-storey front and rear extensions to form additional living and bedroom accommodation, Kentmere Cottage in Romsey Road, West Wellow - application number 24/00826.

Replace modern staircase with similar staircase in the same position, 48 High Street, Fareham - application number P/24/0488.

Agricultural building with associated access track, hardstanding, and landscaping, Newlands Farm in Stroud Green Lane, Fareham - P/22/1019.

Single-storey extensions, porch and build up front hip to gable, 21 Frog Lane, Titchfield - application number P/24//0519.

Replacement dwelling (demolition of existing), staff accommodation (demolition of existing), outbuildings, gates and fencing, garden wall with attached glasshouse, River House in Dock Lane, Beaulieu - application number 24/00119.

Outbuilding (demolition of existing) and associated landscaping, Victoria Cottage in Lyndhurst Road, Minstead - application number 24/00332.

Stable block with store and tack room, field shelters, new vehicular access, land off School Lane, Portmore - application number 24/00324.

Two storage structures, fenced enclosure, associated landscaping, Durns in Rope Hill, Boldre - application number 24/00369.

New dwelling, parking and amenity, parking for adjacent dwelling, land next to 9 Racecourse View, Lyndhurst - 24/0031

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