UPDATED plans for a beach ‘hub’ proposed for Ardrossan’s South Beach have been submitted to North Ayrshire Council, and include the demolition of the current toilet block.

The plans for the South Crescent site include the erection of a new cafe with associated outdoor seating, new public toilets and kiosk/ storage for the hire of beach equipment.

Planning permission had previously been granted for similar plans, though these would have seen the renovation of the existing toilet block.

However, after discussions with the council's planning department and the client, it was decided that it would be best to demolish the existing toilet block entirely and redevelop the site.

The new build proposal will have the same form, footprint and building heights as per the previous planning application which was submitted in October of last year.

The proposed layout seeks to open up to the south facing seafront and newly renovated promenade with large glazed areas and bifold doors.

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The external seating area would be covered to provide additional shelter and expands the cafe area outdoors.

Internally, the hub would include a small cafe with a kitchen prep area and cafe seating.

To the rear of the existing block there are also two unisex toilets and a fully compliant changing places toilet. The intention is for the toilets to be accessible to the public, even when the cafe is not open.

The proposed site is located within the extents of the larger redevelopment of Ardrossan South Beach being undertaken by Mike Hyatt Landscape Architects as part of a separate planning application.

The landscaping proposal seeks to redevelop the turfed areas into play spaces inspired by the beachfront and Ardrossan, incorporating natural play elements and creating accessible play parks.