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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.