Eden Project Morecambe Limited is applying for planning permission to erect a flood defence wall, flood barrier and associated works at the tourist attraction site.

Planning documents said: “The proposal is related to the proposed Eden Project Morecambe development and the proposed flood defence wall lies east of the main Eden Project site.

“The flood mitigation strategy presented within the Eden Project Morecambe planning application (25/0118/VCN) includes embanked areas, raised steps, and a raised walkway around the northern perimeter of the site.

“Additionally, flood walls and gates are proposed to the east and west of the site to tie in with existing Lancaster City Council (LCC) maintained defences.

Eden Project Morecambe. Image: Eden Project.

placeholder image — Eden Project Morecambe. Image: Eden Project.

“This application therefore seeks consent to erect a small section of flood defences/flood wall to ensure that the flood mitigation strategy for the site can be implemented.”

Planning documents say the new flood defence wall will sit on the inside edge of the existing sea wall.

They say a section of the promenade railing will be removed to allow for the construction of the new flood protection wall.

Planning documents said: “The proposal includes a 20mm recessed bespoke concrete artwork consistent with the artwork on the existing flood defence along Morecambe promenade.

Eden Project Morecambe. Grimshaw/Eden Project.

“The proposed section of flood wall crosses part of Morecambe’s public promenade, which loops around the northern boundary of the proposed Eden Project development.

“In the event of a flood warning or flood event, removable beams will be placed in support slots. Hardwood stop logs will then be dropped in.

“On this basis, there will be no impact on public access to the promenade during non-flood events.

“This is consistent with how the existing flood defence operates along Morecambe promenade.

“The proposed flood mitigation will not only protect the Proposed Development over its lifetime, but will also offer significant public benefits by reducing the wider flood risk of areas of Morecambe.

"It has been demonstrated that the proposal will not impact access to open space or impact surrounding heritage assets (including The Midland Hotel and Morecambe Winter Gardens).”

Councillors have yet to make a decision on the planning application.

Application number 26/00023/FUL can be viewed at https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/planning