The consultation for improving Paignton and Preston seafronts has now moved into phase two and we would like to hear your views on two ideas for each seafront.

Over 400 people took part in the first phase, where they fed back what they like and don’t like about both seafronts. LDA Design, the independent design consultancy commissioned by us, have taken on board all of this feedback and have prepared two designs for both Paignton and Preston seafronts. They would now like to hear from you, particularly if you use the seafronts, live in Paignton and Preston and have experienced flooding from the sea and from businesses based in the area. 

There are four ways to get involved and to share your thoughts on where the best place is for the flood defence wall and the ideas on improving the look and feel of both seafronts:

• Online – watch the presentations for each seafront and complete the relevant online questionnaire on our website. You have until midnight on Sunday 12 June 2022 to take part.
• LDA Design and us will have a stand at the Airshow on Paignton Green on Saturday 4 June 2022. Come down to learn more and to see 3D models of the ideas.
• Join our Facebook Live on Monday 6 June at 5 pm to watch a presentation and ask questions. Make sure you are following us on Facebook to receive a notification of when it will be starting. If you do not have Facebook you can watch this on our website. If you have any questions, you would like answered on this Live email them to engagement@torbay.gov.uk.
• Paper copies of the presentations and the consultations will be available from Paignton Library from Friday 27 May. They will be available from the Council reception desk. Completed consultations will need to be returned by Monday 13 June 2022.

Councillor Mike Morey, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, said: “Thank you to everyone that took part in our focus groups, workshops and online consultation earlier this year. Your views and feedback are important to us and have helped to shape this next phase and the ideas for improving our seafronts in Paignton and Preston.

“All of our wonderful coastline brings people to the area, but this part of the Bay is under threat from rising sea levels. This is why LDA Design are helping us to explore the type of sea defences that are right to protect the town from flooding. I hope those of you who use or live by Paignton and Preston Seafronts, particularly those whose properties have experienced flooding from the sea, take the time to look at the ideas and help us shape the improvements to your area.”

To see the results of the first phase of engagement, the previous consultations and to watch the Facebook Live take a look at our webpages on for this work.