This is not the first application at this property that the Society believes would have an adverse impact on the appearance of the shoreline, and our response to a previous application can be found here. In this instance we were concerned that the proposed swimming pool building fell partially within the area protected by TPO 953, while the incidental watersports storage, changing room and wet suit hanging building is wholly within the TPO 953 area.

In addition it appeared the swimming pool building was to be constructed where the existing sewage septic tank and pump are located. Of necessity this would lead to the requirement for a new domestic sewage facility within the 50 metre protection zone of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI site, falling foul of Rule 18 of the General Binding Rules.

We argued that as a consequence of the limited documentation that had been provided with the application, coupled with the issues that had been raised by those plans that had been provided, the application should be refused.

In his report the case officer noted and summarised the issues we had raised. He also noted objections from both the Parish Council and the LPA's Tree Officer and, in refusing the application, concluded neither the conservatory, the waterspouts store nor the indoor swimming pool would be considered permitted development. Planning permission would therefore be required and a further application may yet be forthcoming.