Anyone else not entirely convinced by the information from the latest set of owners of this site as reported in this week’s View from Seaton?
“Lyme Bay Leisure stresses that the Seaton Heights holiday and leisure project is moving forward despite a delay in getting on site.
It was in early June that company bosses said they hoped to start work on site in September, which didn’t happen.
A number of concerned residents have contacted Pulman’s View, asking if the project is going ahead.
One resident, Roy Newman, said: “The most recent news was that in September, after many setbacks, work would commence. Now we are one day away from October with no news being imminent.”
Lyme Bay Leisure Ltd MD James Hetherington responded by telling Pulman’s View: “We are continuing to make progress towards developing the site at Seaton. There have been delays in planning and ecology, in particular protecting the bat flightpath.
“The matter has been further delayed by the difficulty and complexity of funding the site as a majority of funders are very reluctant to even part-fund projects with a significant leisure element.
“Lyme Bay Leisure have always recognised the need and importance of the leisure facilities to the local people and have as such decided to take the necessary time required to put in place a facility that will deliver the leisure facilities to the residents of Seaton and the surrounding area at the same time as the properties come to market.
“The delays so far have caused Lyme Bay Leisure to delay a start on site this summer, but they are still hoping to make a start this year, ideally before Christmas, by addressing ecology matters and addressing the pre-conditions set by East Devon District Council before getting in to full scale development early next year.”
The complex will comprise a two-storey 12-bedroom hotel, 38 holiday accommodation units, a central amenities building to house a restaurant and leisure club, plus parking and access.
It is to be called The Seaton Gatehouse Hotel, Spa and Leisure Resort.
Mr Hetherington added: “Individuals who would like more information about the project including the revised layout of the leisure facilities or who would like to show their support for the project are encouraged to contact Lyme Bay Leisure direct by emailing info@lymebayleisure. co.uk where they can receive a regular monthly update.”
Perhaps Seatonians might wish to take up this offer, though they might possibly wait to show support until things are much clearer.
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