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We've all heard of the long-running saga over Manston Airport, and the new multi-million pound Thanet Parkway station set to open in a few years time.

But what happened to some of the other exciting developments over the years that seem to have been kicked in the long grass?

We round up some of most extravaganent plans set to come to Thanet which never quite came into fruitation.

Margate RNLI Lifeboat Station

It was proposed the RNLI move its light boat station from its current location next to the Turner Contemporary to a spot on the Main Sands.

But that was scrapped after dozens of objections to the plans and a 3,000 signature strong petition against it.

The RNLI argued that a prime spot next to the Sands Cafe would mean it could save lives at sea "more swiftly and safely".

Businesses, councillors and members of the public said the station would obscure views and divide the beach.

Ice arena at Westwood

Plans for an Olympic-sized ice rink, water park and 1,500 new homes at Westwood first went public in 2015.

The ambitious proposals were put forward by leisure investment firm Morai Capital Investments, who presented their ideas to the council.

It was claimed the scheme would cost more than £40 million and would create 500 jobs, with the arena including an ice rink, four curling pads, a water park, bowling and food and drink shops.

The firm behind the proposals never submitted a planning application to Thanet District Council and later went into liquidation.

Pleasurama

(Image: Michael Child)

(Image: Michael Child)

Ramsgate's former Pleasurama site has remained a derelict eyesore on the seafront for almost 20 years.

Pleasurama was destroyed by fire in 1998. Four years after, Thanet District Council compulsory purchased the site after the owner, Jimmy Godden, was granted planning permission for a shopping centre that never materialised.

What is a compulsory purchase order? Known as a CPO, a compulsory purchase order is a legal function in this country that allows certain public bodies to obtain land without consent of the owner. Homeowners can be forced to sell up if their property obstructs a regeneration project for the "greater public good." They can be used by: Local authorities

Highways authorities

Regional development agencies

English Heritage No private individual or company has the power to take you to court or force you to sell your home, the Home Owners Alliance says.

In 2005, the council granted planning permission for SFP Ventures to build a 'Royal Sands' complex containing a 60-bed hotel, 107 residential apartments, leisure facilities, cafés and shops - though for nine years the site remained untouched.

In 2014, the council voted to axe the development agreement with SFP ventures who were unable to secure funding for the project.

Cardy Construction Limited then bought out SFP and planned to go ahead with the scheme - but later filed for administration after it was revealed to be in millions of pounds worth of debt.

The firm was then taken over and renamed Ramsgate Development Company LTD, which says it is to start construction.

Rendezvous Hotel, Margate

In 2013, Kent County Council revealed plans for a 60 bedroom hotel and apartment development to regenerate Margate's seafront.

Guy Holloway Architects were appointed to design the site, and in 2015 planning permission was granted for a 60 to 70 bedroom hotel with 18 apartments, a swimming pool and a restaurant .

The council said the scheme relied on funding from a third-party investor to plug a £10million funding gap.

Fort Road Hotel, Margate

Fort Road Hotel, which has been derelict for more than 20 years, was bought by Thanet council in 2010 who wanted to transform the building into a boutique hotel.

The authority then pressed ahead with a marketing campaign to attract bidders, installing a neon sign saying 'iconic site'.

The authority argued then argued that a hotel was not a viable option after failing to attract any bidders, and in 2015 it was agreed to convert the building into social housing.

Last year, the council reversed that decision and decided to sell the building off on the open market instead.

Outdoor theatre and cinema at West Cliff Hall

West Cliff Hall has been derelict since the motor museum closed in 2005.

A project has raised more than £300,000 to transform the building into a community and arts entertainment complex with a theatre, cinema, gallery and a restaurant.

In 2016, the council said it was seeking a formal development partner to restore the building with a regeneration agenda, but it has since been put on its disposal list to sell off on the open market.

The renovation project - named Project MotorHouse - now says it will only take on the building if the state of the building is not improved.

Film studio plans, Stone Hill Park

The developers of homes and businesses on the former Manston Airport site reveal plans for a filming and production studio, which they said could have been based for a future Bond movie.

Yet when Stone Hill Park submitted their masterplan seeking permission for up to 2,500 homes a year later, the film studio plans were ditched.

The developers said the film studio wasn't pursued because of delays caused by Thanet District Council considering a CPO (compulsory purchase order) - which they did not eventually persue - and the site taking up too much space.

Sealife centre, Cliftonville lido

(Image: Keith Edkins)

Developers Stour Side investors originally wanted to bring the Cliftonville Lido back to use by opening a sealife centre.

But less than two years after the ambitious plans were announced, the developers confirmed they were pulling the plug on the marina attraction due to the market being "challenging".

The development would have seen the lido tower and the snooker club, closest to Ethelbert Terrace road, remain.

The sea life centre would have been concentrated on the Cliff Bar and the three levels underneath it.

The lido was then later put up for auction by the developers for £600,000 but was withdrawn.

8-12 High Street Broadstairs

Thanet District Council granted planning permission for a three storey building with space for a retail unit and 12 flats at 8 to 12 High Street which has remained unused for years.

The building is still advertised as for sale.