Plans for a new seaside development, including a swimming pool and leisure facilities, were drawn up by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
The subject dominated local conversation for 15 years. Please read our Princes Parade timeline for a full lowdown on the site’s history.
With most councillors elected in 2023 not supporting the scheme there is no further activity planned.
Public engagement
Leader Cllr Jim Martin has committed to “proper conversations” with the local community about “restoring the biodiversity and future of this much-loved community asset.”
The majority of those who completed a survey on the future of the site in early 2025 supported maintaining the current open space encouraging biodiversity.
Of the near-1,500 responding, 64% considered that supporting biodiversity was very important and 51% rated maintaining the current open space as very important.
A further opportunity to talk about the site – especially Seapoint Canoe Club, the Seabrook Park play equipment and car park – took place in July 2025.
Hoarding removal
Hoarding panels, erected in July 2022, which surrounded the site began to be removed in March 2024.
Fencing is in place to ensure ongoing site security and public safety from the contaminated land.