Council share update on Prestatyn High Street project

The council can confirm that a design has now been developed for the Prestatyn High Street public realm improvement scheme.

In 2025, UK Government confirmed their intention to provide just under £20 million of grant funding for seven capital projects to improve pride of place and natural environment in Rhyl, Prestatyn and Denbigh.

This funding, known as the Local Regeneration Fund (LRF), has been awarded exclusively for the successful projects and cannot be directed elsewhere.

The proposals were shaped by extensive engagement and consultation with residents, businesses, elected member and other stakeholders which has taken place since April 2025.

Denbighshire County Council’s Head of Highways and Environmental Services, along with members of the project team and design team presented the latest proposed designs to Denbighshire County Councillors and Cabinet Members in a recent meeting.

Working closely to local stakeholders, the final design has been developed in response to the concerns raised regarding access and parking on the High Street, and as a result, the final design has an overall net increase of parking spaces across the scheme area.

Following concerns raised by residents and stakeholders about pedestrian safety and accessibility along Prestatyn High Street, the proposed crossing arrangements at Penisardre Road and Bridge Road have also been reviewed and amended to provide safe, convenient routes for pedestrians. These changes also address elements of the existing High Street layout that do not fully meet current accessibility and highway design standards, ensuring the scheme aligns with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and current best practice.

As part of the public realm improvements, planting proposals are being developed, with funding being secured for new perennial trough planters and additional plants for the existing two-tier planters managed by Prestatyn Town Council on the High Street.

Councillor Hugh Evans, Leader and Lead Member for Economic Growth, Corporate Governance and Tackling Deprivation said:

“We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to engage with the project so far and look forward to continuing to work with the community as the scheme moves into the next stage of development. Whilst we recognise some residents’ concerns around the scheme, we have worked hard to come up with a design that accommodates their reservations.

“The feedback received throughout this process has played a vital role in the development of the design and in ensuring that local views have been considered at every stage. The latest designs reflect the conversations that we are having with residents and has meant that the parking provision associated within the scheme area has now increased.

“We’ve also held positive discussions with other interested parties such as the organisers of the carnival and car show to ensure that both of their events can continue under the new scheme.

“Our focus remains on delivering a scheme that enhances the appearance, accessibility and overall quality of Prestatyn High Street, creating a more attractive, welcoming and vibrant town centre for residents, businesses and visitors”.

To see the latest designs click here or for more information on the Prestatyn High Street public realm project click here. If you have any questions regarding the final design, please email corporateprogrammeoffice@denbighshire.gov.uk .