New restaurant development planned for the Bridge

Proposed east elevation of the application 

The application seeks demolition of the existing buildings, construction of 11 residential flats, 10 of which would have allocated parking, plus a new café/restaurant unit, which is proposed "to activate and contribute to the revitalisation of this key seafront location," according to architects on behalf of developing company Victory Construction.

It adds that this unit would be likely to consist of a ground-floor café – open all day long – and a first- and second-floor restaurant.

The application seeks demolition of the seafront building, currently being used by the RNLI, as well as what used to be a youth centre in the road behind and an interconnected light industrial/commercial property (pictured).

The application states that "The buildings in question are in a state of extreme disrepair, and any site visit will reveal this." It also says, "The buildings are built on fill material and have moved significantly, with the RNLI shop currently being held together at first and second floor level with scaffold poles. This should be self-evident on any site visit undertaken."

Contrast
The proposed new building would be in contrast with the existing building (picture below), which mirrors the property opposite, which is currently occupied by Abode Lifestyle.

The developers have already been in discussion with Planning and say that their application "builds on the pre-application submission, incorporating your guidance and addressing the key policies and considerations outlined in your letter."

It says the overall design adopts a contemporary urban vernacular style and the application goes on: "This material diversity and bay articulation deliberately break from any pedestrian requirement to mimic or echo the existing dilapidated structures on site, which lack architectural merit and contribute negligibly to the Conservation Area's character. The approach adds vitality to the local built environment while remaining contextually appropriate."

• Anyone wishing to make representations on the application is asked to contact Planning by 9 April 2026 and further information on how to do so – in favour or against – is available here:  https://gov.gg/comment_on_an_application