PLANS to regenerate Hythe Quay which cost £50,000 to put together have been rejected as unrealistic.

The suggested market place has already been scrapped and now more of the plans have been criticised in a feasibility study.

Maldon District Council hoped to revitalise the waterfront with its historic revival waterfront project.

A £50,000 grant was received from Coastal Revival for the regeneration.

It is feared the bulk of proposals are not achievable.

Among the plans considered unworkable was an extension for commercial use, classed as inappropriate, and plans for a tourist information base in Promenade Park, which experts believed would be too “difficult to fund”.

The study also advised against the construction of a maritime heritage centre claiming the area was unlikely to be a “significant destination” for yacht users. The study was completed by property consultants Colliers International Plans to renovate St Mary’s Church, High Street, so it can be used as a music and theatre venue received positive feedback.

The study also recommended the council support Topsail Charters in their work renovating Thames sailing barges as they try to keep Maldon’s maritime heritage alive.

In place of the proposals the study rejected it was proposed the council look to restore and renovate Promenade Park, including introducing a new park cafe with changing room facilities for visitors using the Splash Park.

It was also recommended Maldon District Museum is extended and new signs introduced about the history of the town. It is estimated the new ideas would cost £5 million through the lottery and council.