A storm-hit historic pier could be brought back from the brink under plans to repair damage and stabilise its structure.
Plymouth City Council has applied for listed building consent for structural repairs and reinstatement works at West Hoe Pier, off West Hoe Road in Plymouth.
The scheme would see repairs made to the pier and its steps following storm damage, including work linked to a breach caused by Storm Bram.
The Grade II listed maritime structure dates from the late 19th century and sits within the Plymouth Hoe Conservation Area.
According to the heritage statement, the pier forms part of Plymouth’s historic coastal infrastructure and contributes to the seafront landscape.
The proposed works include removing defective grout infill from previous repairs, investigating voids and damaged areas, and recovering displaced historic face stones from the seabed.
Stonework would be carefully dismantled and rebuilt in three main areas, with original stone reused where possible.
The plans also include modern inert grout at lower levels, fibre-reinforced concrete infill at higher levels, and reconstruction of the existing stone steps with concealed structural pinning.
The heritage statement says the work would cause “less than substantial harm at the lowest end of the scale”, but says this would be outweighed by public benefits including long-term conservation, structural stability, continued public access and preservation of the conservation area.
It adds that doing nothing was not considered viable because of ongoing structural failure.
