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Search the Public Notice PortalNew plans for Eden Project Morecambe, including two shell-shaped domes, gardens inspired by the coast and community, a ’causeway’ and sea walls are set to go before councillors.
Eden Project Morecambe Ltd has sent an updated plan to Lancaster City Council, reflecting two years of discussions and changing factors in the £100 million scheme, including a backdrop of rising costs and feedback from residents and councillors.
The changes will ensure the Morecambe Bay attraction on the former Bubbles pool and Super Dome site can be delivered within budget and timescales, and has a clearer visitor experience, according to reports.
Also, the new designs will have less impact on nearby landmarks including the Midland Hotel and Winter Gardens venue.
Permission was first given in 2022 for a four-dome design but Eden now wants permission to vary some aspects. Councillors will consider it all on Monday, February 16.
The new plan has two domes, called the Realm of the Sun and Realm of the Moon, linked by a metronome entrance.
The Realm of the Sun in particular will be a ‘unique’ building, the report says, responding to hot and cool seasons.
Rhythm is a key theme for the overall Eden attraction including tidal, sun and moon cycles. Coastal plants, animals and human life will all be explored too.
The new plans include designs for rhythm and seasonal gardens and examples of coastal plants, landscaping and outdoor lighting.
The changes will also provide greater areas of outside landscaped areas, both free and for paying customers. Demolition of some old structures is proposed.
A report for councillors says: “The proposal continues to be a major new mixed-use attraction in Morecambe.
"It will combine a range of indoor and outdoor experiences, all based on connecting people with Morecambe Bay.
“It has been the subject of two years of engagement with the council, including a councillors’ forum.
"The applicant has also engaged with other organisations particularly in relation to ecology, cultural heritage and transport.”
The first planned phase is a 1.5-acre ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ community space, inspired by the landscape and seaside culture of Morecambe, with a reference to comedian Eric Morecambe.
This will be permanently located between Morecambe War Memorial and the Midland Hotel, following the garden’s exhibition at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year.
Later phases will follow with full opening expected in 2028.
To prevent flood risks, the new plan has a wrap-around landscaped sea defence embankment, or ‘bund’, and flood walls.
These include embankments, raised walkways and gates to the west, north and east, and a flood wall to the south.
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Regarding visitor transport, Morecambe already has enough car parking space, the report adds, and the existing park-and-ride site at junction 34 of the M6 will be used, with coaches taking visitors to Morecambe.
Some Morecambe road lane changes, paths and cycleway work are proposed around Marine Road Central, aiming to create better links through the town centre and railway station.
Eight large concerts or events are planned each summer, which is identical to the original approved plan.
These could each attract around 6,000 people. This is less than events such as the Morecambe Vintage Festival, which can attract around 55,000, the report adds.
Planning officers are recommending councillors to approve the application.
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