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'World-class' watersports centre plans for Exmouth recommended for approval

Plans for Exmouth’s new multi-million pound watersports centre are set to be given the go-ahead.

Grenadier have proposed a new two-storey water sports centre, café, restaurant and retail units plus car parking, open space and a ramped access to the beach. The project is an integral part of East Devon District Council’s plans to regenerate the town’s seafront area.

The application has the support of Exmouth Town Council and planning officers are recommending that the application be approved when it goes before EDDC’s Development Management Committee on Tuesday, June 5.

Recommending approval, council planners have said that all matters of flooding, retail impact, economic impact, highway safety and surface water drainage have been found to be acceptable, subject to appropriate safeguarding conditions.

The council’s economic development officer said: “The proposed development builds upon Exmouth’s unique strength as a venue for a great water sports experience and offers to provide a high quality facility that will embed Exmouth’s position as a ‘go to’ destination. The proposed facilities will contribute towards enabling the Exmouth visitor economy to extend the visitor season beyond the core summer months and support the further development of the water sports and associated high quality leisure offer in the town.

“It is stated that the proposed development will result in the creation of 62 full-time jobs. The Exmouth visitor economy is constantly evolving and changing and has already benefitted from investment in new holiday accommodation, new and/ or improved indoor leisure facilities and public realm.

“The proposed development has the potential to make a further and very significant contribution to the creation of a visitor economy for Exmouth that is fit for the 21st Century reflecting Exmouth’s unique water sports offer and enhance the site’s stunning seafront location.”

The Development Management Committee will meet at the Knowle, Sidmouth at 10am on June 5.

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