Next planning application submitted for Birnbeck Pier project
Another planning application has been submitted today (Friday 13 December) on North Somerset Council’s behalf outlining proposals for a proposed future phase of its project to restore Birnbeck Pier and Island.

Permission is being sought by Haverstock, the council’s appointed architects for the project, on proposals including:
- fitting out the South Toll House (Grade II Listed), Shell Shop and Pier View landside buildings
- reinstating the landside historic Grade II Listed gate line
- work to stabilise the pavilion on Birnbeck Island and create a new toilet block
- refurbishing and fitting out the 1888 boathouse, to include a café with accessible toilet and a flexible recreational community space
- public realm work to include installing lighting and information points, creating safe public access on the island, landscaping and work on the car park.
The overall redevelopment of the site in Weston-super-Mare, which is the only pier in the country to link to an island, will require multiple planning applications. The restoration and renovation work proposed within this planning application – for Phase 2b – is subject to an additional bid for funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund due to be determined by next spring.
The planning application reference is 24/P/2439/R3 and the Listed Building application is 24/P/2440/RLA. People can find out more about the proposals on the council’s website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/planning.
To find out more about the Birnbeck Pier project, visit the information hub next to the pier or the council’s website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/birnbeckpierproject.