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Coastal Community Backs New Surf Club Building
26 Jul
Summary
- Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club plans to replace its aging clubhouse.
- The new modular building aims to improve facilities and safety features.
- The project has broad community support but faces environmental agency concerns.
Plans are underway in Porthtowan to replace the Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club's existing clubhouse with a new modular building. The current structure, located at West Beach Road, has shown significant deterioration due to its exposed coastal position and age.
The proposed development, supported by the Making Space for Sand project, features a two-part modular design. The northern section will house the lifeguard operation and training rooms, with additional facilities including toilets, changing rooms, and equipment storage. A raised decking area is a key lifesaving feature, ensuring optimal sightlines over new dune layouts.
The application has garnered 36 supportive comments on the council's planning portal, with many highlighting the investment in the village's social fabric. St Agnes Parish Council and Natural England also back the proposal. However, the Environment Agency opposes the plan, citing insufficient information on flood risks. Project engineers assert that tidal flood data was requested twice without a response.
