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New clifftop wildlife viewing gallery planned at RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Overview
Plans have been revealed for a new cantilevered wildlife viewing gallery at RSPB Bempton Cliffs in East Yorkshire to replace the existing Grandstand viewpoint, which has been affected by wet weather and clifftop erosion. The proposals received conditional planning approval in August, with construction hoped to begin in autumn 2027. The RSPB has launched an £85,000 JustGiving appeal to fund detailed design work by engineering firm structureHaus.
Key points
- A new wildlife viewing gallery is planned at RSPB Bempton Cliffs to replace the weather-damaged and eroding Grandstand viewpoint.
- The project received conditional planning approval from East Riding of Yorkshire Council in August.
- Construction work is hoped to begin in autumn 2027.
- The RSPB launched an £85,000 JustGiving appeal to fund detailed design work for the cantilevered structure.
- Design and engineering firm structureHaus has been appointed to develop the detailed plans.
