Plans for a multi-storey car park near the centre of Bridlington with more than 400 spaces have been approved.
East Riding Council’s Planning Committee passed plans for the car park, in New Beck Hill.
An agent speaking for the council said it would provide necessary parking spaces to serve the town centre, in turn bringing economic benefits.
But Historic England objected over its effects on the Gypsey Race and wider Bridlington Quay Conservation Area while a council heritage officer also raised concerns.
Councillors also asked for more electric vehicle charging spaces to be included as part of the plans, as well as a heritage information for the Gypsey Race.
Councillors heard officers felt the benefits the car park would bring outweighed harm to the conservation area deemed low.
The plans feature a total of 429 spaces, 392 normal bays, 31 accessible ones, eight for motorcycles and six charging points for electric vehicles.
The main access will be off Sawmill Yard with a path between Beck Hill and Hilderthorpe Road for walkers.
The one public objection to the application claiming further footfall from vehicles there could cause noise, disturbances at night along with traffic problems.
The agent said the scheme would see the Gypsey Race made more accessible to people and improve on its current unkempt state.
They said:
“The development will respond to the needs of the local community.
“It will be in an attractive and eye-catching building which will help to reduce congestion.”
Bridlington South’s Cllr John Copsey, whose ward covers the site, said it was hoped construction would start later this year if plans get the go ahead.
The ward councillor said:
“This will help encourage investment from bigger high street chains which have been reluctant to come to Bridlington in the past because of a lack of parking.
“It will also provide much-needed parking for concerts at Bridlington Spa and for visitors to the South Beach promenade.”
Committee Chair Cllr Leo Hammond said the car park would unlock the town’s economic potential.
The chair said:
“Bridlington Town Centre has sadly been challenged historically, this will hopefully attract bigger firms.
“I understand the heritage and conservation concerns but it’s not a particularly attractive site as it is.”
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