Tropicana planning application submitted

A planning application has been submitted today (Wednesday 8 January) on North Somerset Council’s behalf outlining proposals for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare.

An computer generated image of what the Tropicana would look like if the planning application submitted in January 2025 was approved.

The application has been made by Morgan Sindall Construction, North Somerset Council’s appointed pre-construction contractor for the Tropicana project.

More than 250 people attended two drop-in events held by architecture practice RCKa in September to discover more about proposals for the Tropicana. Following these events, Exeter-based KTA Architects, working with Morgan Sindall Construction, have collaborated with RCKa to evolve designs while taking on board people’s views.

The planning application outlines proposals including:

  • repairing the main 1930s promenade building
  • demolishing the existing 1980s internal building and replacing it with a brand-new structure to host indoor events for around 1,000 people
  • increasing the total venue capacity to around 5,000 people
  • installing sustainable and renewable energy sources, including heat pumps and solar panels, to improve energy efficiency and help tackle the climate emergency.

This project is part of North Somerset Council’s ambitious placemaking vision for the town, made possible thanks to the authority’s successful bid for £20 million from the UK government.

The planning application reference is 24/P/2691/R3. People can find out more about the proposals, including detailed drawings, on the council’s website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/planning.

Subject to planning approval, work is due to complete by March 2026. Alongside the physical work, North Somerset Council is also working on the procurement of an experienced operator to run the venue for at least 20 years.

To find out more, visit the council’s website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/tropicana.