<P> The West Pier Trust now owns the pier and has proposed various plans to renovate it . Some schemes have been opposed by local residents and the owners of the nearby Palace Pier , who have claimed unfair competition . The pier gradually collapsed during the early 21st century . Major sections collapsed in late 2002 , and two fires in March and May 2003 left little of the original structure . Subsequently , English Heritage declared it to be beyond repair . Structured demolition took place in 2010 to make way for the observation tower i360 ; further structural damage from storms has occurred since . </P>
what happened to the west pier in brighton
collapsed during the early 21st century Structured demolition took place in 2010