Dear Sir
On hearing the news that the Beach Tavern in Pevensey Bay is to be converted into flats I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment.
At the junction of Richmond Road and Coast Road, two conversions last year of business properties into domestic accommodation have seen eight new flats built. Of those two are currently ‘TO LET’ and two are ‘FOR SALE’. Why might that be? Maybe they are too expensive, or too small, or in the wrong location or simply not required. A recent search on Zoopla shows that there are some 64 properties on the market in Pevensey.
Why then does the new owner of the Beach Tavern think that the Bay needs yet more flats when, in fact, we have a chronic shortage of community space.
I totally understand that the building might no longer be a viable business operation as a pub but wonder if all other possibilities for alternative use have been explored.
I did hear some rumours about small retail units being created maybe with a community area. If that could be provided within the existing building wouldn’t that better meet the local need for more small business outlets as well as offering additional space for community projects?
If the Beach Tavern is converted into flats, I fear we will lose the façade which is an important landmark within the Bay.
Let’s hope it’s not too late for a re-think.
Val Racher
