THIS is how a new seafront attraction could look.

A planning application for the development of a new landmark Wish Tower restaurant on Eastbourne seafront is due to be submitted in the coming days.

The application follows Eastbourne Borough Council’s decision to select Bistrot Pierre as operator.

The designs were created by architects Levitt Bernstein.

The architecture is inspired by the town’s relationship with sea and passing vessels cutting through local waters.

Rob Beacham, co-owner of Bistrot Pierre, said: “I’m so excited to be coming to Eastbourne and a town that we have been keen to be in for some time.

“We could not ask for a better location than the Wish Tower and we are looking forward to working with Levitt Bernstein on such a monumental site.

“I thank Eastbourne Borough Council for giving us this opportunity and promise Eastbourne we won’t let you down!”

Councillor David Tutt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, said he is delighted.

He said: “The superb design befits exactly the sort of high quality destination we need on this iconic site.

“In Bistrot Pierre I believe we have the perfect partner for this restaurant.

“The spectacular setting, coupled with the Gallic influence Bistrot Pierre brings to the dining experience, will exceed every expectation.

““When the temporary Western View was put up, there were hopes we could relocate it to another site when work started on the new restaurant.

“However, while it’s served its purpose admirably the lightweight modular build has been in place longer than expected.

“Although some of the internal fixtures and fittings may be recycled in other venues, the structure itself won’t be.”

Eastbourne boasts a tourism economy worth £447 million and in 2017 welcomed more than five million visitors to the town.

Subject to planning approval, building work will begin later this summer with the restaurant opening scheduled for March 2019.