A dilapidated waterfront building built as a bathing pavilion in the early 1900s is the focus of a redevelopment project which could see it brought back to life.

Westbrook Loggia at Westbrook Bay, near Margate, is currently empty except for a section occupied by Thanet Lifeguard Club and Your Leisure.

But plans for the future could see it transformed, with a number of potential uses outlined - including a beach café, wellbeing hub or restaurant.

Thanet District Council has commissioned Fourth Street Place Consultants to carry out a feasibility study on the redevelopment.

Residents, businesses and beach users are being asked for their views in an online survey.

Among the suggestions outlined in the survey are a beach-front café, takeaway food kiosk, restaurant, beach and watersports centre and retail, and a wellbeing hub.

Respondents have until Tuesday, October 5, to say what they would like to see there and can give their own ideas, too.

Earlier this year, the council put out a tender for a feasibility study to consider development options that would be practical, sustainable and commercially viable 365 days of the year.

The building has also been identified as a key site to deliver improved experiences and facilities all year round in the council’s destination management framework.

Cllr Ash Ashbee, leader of Thanet council, says an all-year round offer is needed.

"The Westbrook Loggia is located in a residential area and on a beautiful beach that is popular with both residents and visitors," she said.

"It enjoys a prime beach-front location, with fantastic access to both Margate and Westgate-on-Sea.

"For this site to be commercially viable, an all-year-round offer will be needed and the council would like to see something that will make the best use of the Loggia’s footprint and positively enhance the area.

"The provision of public toilets and the management needs and services for the bay will be considered within future planning for the site.

"We would greatly appreciate people taking the time to complete this short survey and telling us what they would like to use at the site.

"We are keen to hear from as wide a range of people as possible, whether residents, visitors or people with business interests. Your views matter."

If you would like a hard copy of the survey, contact tourism@thanet.gov.uk.

To complete the survey online go to www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/westbrook-loggia

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