Hotel destroyed in fire could be replaced by flats

How the building on Eastbourne seafront would look, according to developers

A seafront hotel in East Sussex which burned down six years ago could be replaced by a block of 65 residential apartments.

The Claremont in Eastbourne was destroyed by a fire in November 2019 and torn down the following year after its structural damage worsened during a storm.

Eastbourne Borough Council has now revealed plans for the a development which it said would be designed to be "sensitive to its surroundings".

Local residents have been invited to view the full proposals and give feedback at an event at The Towner in Eastbourne on Thursday.

How the building on Eastbourne seafront looked before it was destroyed by fire

A council spokesperson said: "A new chapter is set to begin for Eastbourne's seafront as proposals are unveiled to transform the former Claremont Hotel site into a high-quality residential development.

"The plans, which include 65 new apartments, aim to breathe new life into the site while respecting the character and heritage of the surrounding area.

"Developers are now proposing a modern, energy-efficient residential scheme that will meet local housing needs and enhance the visual appeal of the area."

The new development will be named either The Claremont, Devonshire House or Pier View.