Lowestoft South Beach cafe plans approved by council

Work on the new development at Jubilee Parade on the town's South Beach will begin in February following planning consent given by East Suffolk Council’s planning committee.

The new two-storey complex will boast an indoor café and restaurant on the first floor, with views of the sea and outdoor seating, five concession units on the ground floor, new toilets, outdoor showers, and a Changing Places facility.

A lift and staircase between the Esplanade, restaurant and Lower Promenade levels will provide improved access to the seafront for everyone.

The existing Jubilee Parade complex in Lowestoft. (Image: Chaplin Farrant)

The project will be undertaken in two stages, with the first stage commencing in February.

During this stage, some beach huts will be moved to create space for temporary toilets and café to be installed.

The existing structures will be demolished and the promenade will be extended onto the beach. This stage is expected to be completed by May.

The second stage, which will be the construction of the main building, will begin from mid-June and is expected to be completed by spring next year. 

Councillor Toby Hammond, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for economic development and transport, said: “Following extensive consultation with residents and businesses, we are pleased to see the Jubilee Parade café complex progress to the next phase of delivery. 

“Unfortunately, the existing structure is tired and unable to support modern facilities. However, the Government’s Levelling Up funding will enable us to extensively improve the offer at this location, attracting more people to this part of the seafront."

The council will be working with Sunrise at Zaks to ensure they can remain open throughout the build and are able to continue serving their loyal customers, as well as with First Light CIC so that this year’s First Light Festival still goes ahead successfully around the construction site.