Have Your Say on the Future Chalkwell Ramp Design

This survey should take a less than five minutes to complete and your views are important to us.

Before making any choices please visit the options as shown in the photo examples.

Option 1 - the image illustrates a top-down view of a promenade and beach area, featuring a unique ramp system with a circular spiral design, reminiscent of the Gypsy Bridge, but without the 'stepped' ramp. The ramp, highlighted in purple (magenta/pink) on the plan, is an accessible, and gently sloping curved ramp intended to smoothly transition south from the higher elevation (the Network Rail Footbridge at the side of Chalkwell Station) down towards a lower elevation (at promenade/beach level). This ramp maintains a consistent 1:22 gradient, providing an accessible slope suitable for wheelchairs and pedestrians alike. Its circular shape is represented with a 10m radius and leads to a landing and a viewing platform closer to the beach. Additionally, the plan includes a central circular area containing landscaping with trees and a set of stairs for alternative access. 

• Option 1 - Drawing
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Option 2 - the image illustrates a top-down view of a promenade and beach area, featuring a unique ramp system with a tear-drop shaped spiral. The ramp, highlighted in purple (magenta/pink) on the plan, is an accessible, and gently sloping curved structure designed to provide a smooth transition south from the higher elevation (the Network Rail Footbridge at the side of Chalkwell Station) down to a lower elevation (at promenade/beach level). The ramp maintains a consistent gradient of 1:22, making it suitable for individuals using wheelchairs as well as pedestrians. Its winding, curvilinear design creates almost a figure-eight or double-helix shape, with an inner curved section featuring a 6m radius and an outer curved section featuring a 10m radius. At the top of the ramp, there is a landing and a viewing platform offering a closer vantage point of the beach. In the centre of the design, there is a circular area adorned with landscaping, including trees, and a set of stairs for alternative access. 

• Option 2 - Drawing
• Option 2 - 3D View 1
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Option 3 - the image illustrates a top-down view of a promenade and beach area, featuring a traditional ramp system designed to meet current accessibility guidance. The purple (magenta/pink) ramp on the plan is a long, accessible, and gently sloping ramp that facilitates the transition from a higher elevation (the Network Rail Footbridge from the side of the Station) down towards a lower elevation (at promenade/beach level). This ramp consists of four segments, with the upper three sections measuring 40m and the lowest section measuring 24m. The ramp maintains a consistent gradient of 1:20.5, making it suitable for wheelchairs and pedestrians alike. This design aims to replicate the success of the previous Chalkwell Ramp while ensuring it complies with modern accessibility standards. 

• Option 3 - Drawing
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This survey closes on 19th January 2026.