Major step for plans to redevelop Filey promenade facilities
North Yorkshire Council has drawn up proposals for new public conveniences, retail kiosks, beach chalets and a café at Filey’s Royal Parade which would help enhance the area for residents, businesses and visitors.
The redevelopment follows the closure of the existing café and toilet block earlier this year after serious structural issues were identified. Temporary public conveniences have since been provided to meet demand.
Under the proposals, the current buildings at the southern end of Royal Parade would be demolished and replaced with modern facilities located a short distance away at the northern end. The kiosks will be retained in a new building at the southern end.
The plans, which could represent an investment of up to £2.4 million, are at an early stage and further development work will be undertaken over the coming months.
They will be formalised and progressed alongside feedback from councillors and the community, which will be used to help guide and shape the project’s design.
North Yorkshire Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, said: “We know how important Royal Parade is and it’s vital that our communities have access to high-quality public facilities.
“We were left with little choice but to reluctantly close the toilets and café earlier this year for safety reasons, and we have always been clear that we wanted to explore opportunities to find a long-term solution for the site.
“These proposals represent the next stage in that process and set out a vision for how Royal Parade could be redeveloped to benefit residents, visitors and businesses.
“The site presents a number of challenges, but we are confident that the plans that have been drawn up would provide upgraded, modern facilities that enhance the appeal of Filey as one of North Yorkshire’s most popular coastal destinations.
“We look forward to seeing these plans develop in more detail through engagement with and by listening to local stakeholders.”
The proposals have been developed following extensive work carried out to assess a range of options for the site.
The preferred scheme would deliver new public conveniences along with a replacement café and retail units, while also increasing the number of beach chalets available.
Further work will now be carried out to develop the proposals and progress the scheme, before it is considered by members of the council’s executive.