Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion is being revamped
Plans for a refurbishment have been given the go ahead.
Plans for an extensive refurbishment at Worthing Pier's art deco Southern Pavilion have been given the green light.
Worthing Borough Council agreed a deal with the team that operates The Perch in Lancing to take over the lease on the landmark 1930s building last year.
The new owners have been spending time drawing up plans to revamp the interior of the building and create a new enlarged kitchen within the Grade II Listed pavilion.
These proposals were approved by the Planning Committee last week.
Applicant Alex Hole hopes to reopen the building as soon as possible:
"We now have a way forward.
"Naturally, this year has been full of hurdles, but we've still been working on this project.
"We still want this building to come back into life; we still want to invest; we still want this location to thrive."
Meanwhile Councillor Kevin Jenkins, Worthing Borough Council’s executive member for regeneration, added:
"It’s great to see this project taking another step forward, and despite overall challenges this year seeing the new owners, who also run The Perch on Lancing Beach still committed to giving this iconic building a new lease of life.
"We welcome the Southern Pavilion being rejuvenated, enhancing our seafront offering and the team who bring their passion, enthusiasm and skills to the area."