Rhyl waterfront plans are 'important milestone' for town

Rhyl's Sky Tower could be in for a "major facelift"

New plans for Rhyl's seafront will "kick-start" a multi-million pound investment in the town's future, according to developers.

Neptune Developments has submitted two planning applications to Denbighshire council as part of a £33m regeneration scheme.

The proposals will see improvements to the Children's Village car park and a "major facelift" for the Sky Tower.

Council leader Hugh Evans said it was "another important milestone".

"The upgrading of the currently underused Children's Village car park and iconic Sky Tower is another piece of the regeneration jigsaw," he added.

Work on a new "hospitality zone" - which involves the demolition of the much-loved Sun Centre - began in September.

If planning consent is granted for the latest applications, it is anticipated the work will start around Christmas and be completed in the spring of 2017.