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points for electric vehicles.

Historic England, council heritage officers and some locals were worried that the car park could have a detrimental impact the Bridlington Quay Conservation Area. There were also concerns about the effect the car park might have on a stream known as the Gypsey Race, which runs through villages in the area and out into the North Sea at Bridlington

However, a planning committee said the potential benefits to the town outweighed the “low” risk of harm to the area.

Planning committee chair Cllr Leo Hammond 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.”

Construction is expected to start later this year.