Seafront building transformation could be new cultural venue

Plans have been submitted by Tendring District Council

Artist impression of the proposed new venue
Author: Harrison CablePublished 7th Feb 2026

Plans to create a new cultural venue in Clacton have taken a step forward, with the submission of proposals to transform three seafront buildings.

Tendring District Council has applied to make significant changes to three disuses buildings: a public conveniences, a storage hut, and a curved shelter close to the Garden of Remembrance.

The project is part of the Community Regeneration Partnership, with local residents being invited to have their say on what the building can be used for.

Councillor Gary Scott, Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture and Heritage said:

"They're good, sturdy buildings, and we want to bring them back into use.

"A planning application is going in, its going to be approved hopefully by the summer, all being well, and it'll have a big glass frontage with seating to the left and right. We could have some renewable energies to make it more energy efficient if possible.

"I think it would bring people to that part of the seafront, and with restaurants and cafeterias along there, it would bring a flow of traffic and custom to their areas.

"It'd be nice to bring it back into use for the public. It's easy access so people can walk along the promenade, down the slope, and to the venue.

Artist impression of the proposed new venue

"I think Clacton has got a lot to offer, and we have a fantastic coastline.

"People need to embrace the arts and culture that we have here in Tendring. There's lots of arts groups."

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