The current activity, which started at the end of February, includes raising the levels of the site to an acceptable level in preparation for the development of the former Rotunda Amusement Park, Marine Parade. Further information may be obtained here
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Archive Link ) Planning permission was approved by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y16/0044/NMC as a “non material change to Y12/0897/SH - Outline planning application with all matters (access, scale, layout, appearance, landscaping) reserved for the redevelopment of the harbour and seafront to provide a comprehensive mixed use development comprising up to 1000 dwellings (C3), up to 10,000 square metres of commercial floorspace including A1, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 and D2 uses as well as sea sports and beach sports facilities. Improvements to the beaches, pedestrian and cycle routes and accessibility into, within and out of the seafront and harbour, together with associated parking, accompanied by an Environmental Statement”. My previous
TR2235 : View from The Leas shows how the beach has changed since.