Plans for a new pop-up terrace have been revealed.

Developers hope the plans will " turn under-utilised land overlooking Worthing seafront into a brand new food, drink and wellbeing hub".

The scheme looks to transform the open-air terrace at Grafton multi-storey car park into a pop-up food and drink outlet for local independent businesses.

The plans, known as "Level 1", have been submitted by property company QED.

Harry Smith, director at QED, said: "The pop-up will be year-round, and will have a schedule of activities including pilates, yoga, walking clubs and Tai-Chi, as well as there being food and drinks available throughout the day.

"We are hoping it will be a next step for some of the seafront concessions to have a premises and for their businesses to flourish.

Plans for a new pop-up terrace have been submitted for Worthing seafront

Plans for a new pop-up terrace have been submitted for Worthing seafront

"We hope the pop-up will create 24 full-time equivalent jobs and we will focus on recruiting those aged 16-24 years old that have been hardest hit by the pandemic."

As well as being a hub for food and beverage businesses, the terrace will also be a flexible and creative space used to host health and wellbeing activities, public art and events like beach cleans, comedy and quiz nights and Christmas markets, in order to engage with different audiences.

Worthing Borough Council is currently working to regenerate the wider Grafton site.

Plans for a new pop-up terrace have been submitted for Worthing seafront

Plans for a new pop-up terrace have been submitted for Worthing seafront

A spokesman for the authority said: "If approved, the pop-up space will create a fantastic link between the seafront and the town centre and will enhance the appearance of the car park which is a prime seafront property.

"It would help to bolster our local economy, giving local, independent businesses the chance to grow and develop after what has been a very challenging year.

"The proposed development would also aid in our efforts to regenerate the town centre drawing in visitors from far and wide during what we expect will be a very popular year for staycations."