Birnbeck Pier, Weston-Super-Mare - North Somerset (UA)

Birnbeck Pier is a unique and nationally important structure connecting the mainland below the Prince Consort Gardens to Birnbeck Island.The pier has now been purchased by the local authority and a partnership with the RNLI and other major funders has been put in place. A repair and restoration scheme has been drawn up, going through consent procedures throughout 2024. It is hoped that a project will commence in 2025 to restore the pier.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

BIRNBECK PIER

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1129718

Local Planning Authority:

North Somerset (UA)

Site Type:

Transport > Water transport site

Location

Building Name:

Birnbeck Pier

Unitary Authority:

North Somerset (UA)

Parish:

Weston-Super-Mare

Parliamentary Constituency:

Weston-Super-Mare

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA