Torbay Council has announced that new development works will mean beach huts at Preston Sands will be in hibernation for the whole of next year.
The council said that it had confirmed the appointment of Knights Brown as its developer for the Paignton and Preston Promenade scheme to carry out the construction of the coastal flood defences and public space improvements. This is on track to commence in Septemberand will be carried out in three separate phases from 22 September 2025 to 10 May 2027.
Development at Preston will be carried out in a single phase from 30 September 2025 to 4 December 2026.
At Preston Sands, development includes the area where beach huts are sited and Preston Sands beach hut users have been advised that huts will need to be removed at least one week before 30 September 2025. Following removal, no beach huts will be available for the 2026 season.
"We understand that this will be disappointing to beach hut users," said a spokesperson, "and have not made the decision lightly. We appreciate beach hut users’ understanding as we make the essential improvements to the seafront.
"We are aware that construction of a scheme of this size will take time and is likely to include some disruption. Our intention is to minimise the impact on local tourism, businesses and people who regularly use the seafront areas. This will be achieved by keeping sections of the seafronts accessible as development progresses."
Image of Torbay beach huts courtesy Tony Hisgett CC
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