A seaside town with pretty pink sand beaches is about to get even better after a multi-million-pound upgrade.

Torbay Council has agreed to plans described as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” that will completey transform the seafront in Paignton, Devon.

The £14 million proposal was backed by Torbay Council planning commitee and will overhaul two seafronts in the Devonshire beach town as part of a sea defence project.

As well as Paignton’s seafront, developments at Preston, a surburb of the beach town, will also be included in the plan.

The seafront at Paignton will be home to new seating terraces, whilsts the existing shelters, kiosks and cafes will be relocated.

It will also feature a new entrance on South Green which will permit vehicle access to the seafront.

However, no traffic will be allowed onto the promenade.

Preston will also benefits from some new seating, whilsts its shelters and kiosks will get extra protection acccording to the plans that were passed last June.

The seaside town loved by many is renowned for its pink sand beaches, caused by iron minerals in the sand oxidising in the air. Other beaches in the area such as Broadsands Beach and Goodrington Sands are also recognised for their sands that have a similar unique shade.

With it being so popular, it highlights the importance of the main objective of the scheme, which is to give the seafront a stronger coastal flood protection – a way to help protect local areas from the rising sea levels.

No moves have been made just yet. A developer will be scheduled to work on the project by the end of January and in order to avoid the summer time rush, construction work will begin this autumn.

Councillor Chris Lewis, deputy leader and cabinet member for the Place Development and Economic Growth, told the BBC: “The council apperciates that there will be disruption to local people and businesses once the main development is underway.

“This is however a once in a generation opportunity to provide long-term coastal defences and public realm improvements for the Paignton and Preseton areas.

“We thank people in advance for their patience as we make these essential improvements for the long-term protection of our communities.”