Pagham Beach Developed for Housing

1920s-1930s

During the 1920s and 1930s, plots along the Pagham shoreline were sold for development, and a scattering of bungalows and holiday homes appeared along the beach. The trend reflected the growing popularity of the Sussex coast as a destination for retirement and seaside living. Many of the early beach properties were modest structures, built as holiday retreats rather than permanent homes. Over time, some were upgraded to year-round residences. The interwar development established the pattern of settlement along the Pagham coast that persists today, with a loose line of bungalows and houses sitting behind the shingle beach.