Today (Monday 12 November 2018) Shadow Dorset Council’s Executive Committee endorsed the decision to progress with phase one of the Peninsula regeneration scheme.
The project seeks to deliver a leisure-led development which will strengthen Weymouth’s leisure and tourism offer and create a year-round destination. Phase one includes; a 100-room hotel, a pub/diner with rooms, improvements to public space, a walkway around the site, and harbourside improvements. All-weather, year-round leisure attractions, marine facilities and restaurants are proposed in phase two.
Support was given for all of the recommendations – including approval for the business case, funding arrangements, and demolition of the former ferry terminal building. The business case for phase one has previously been considered and approved by; Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Harbour Management Board, Management Committee, and Full Council.
Cllr Jeff Cant, Leader of Weymouth & Portland Borough Council and Briefholder for Finance and Assets, said:
“It’s fantastic that our regeneration aspirations for Weymouth have been supported by the Shadow Dorset Council Executive Committee. Today’s decision to support phase one of the Peninsula development is a massive step forward in bringing the town into the twenty first century.
“The redevelopment of the Peninsula will create a new and exciting destination that will complement nearby attractions, as well as enticing new visitor demographics and improving the harbour offering. Increased footfall driven by the peninsula and a greater reputation as an excellent year-round holiday resort will seek to benefit the town immensely.
“We are one step closer to the creation of a legacy site that will benefit many generations to come and we look forward to receiving planning committee’s decision for outline planning consent at the end of this month.”
The next steps
The outline planning application is due to be received by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Planning Committee on November 28. As the project progresses there will be an opportunity for local residents and the community to have their say and share their views on the detailed plans for the site.
