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Sandbanks residents oppose yacht club expansion
Residents fear yacht club expansion will invade privacy and damage luxury homes.
In brief
Residents fear yacht club expansion will invade privacy and damage luxury homes. Sandbanks residents oppose Royal Motor Yacht Club's marina expansion that threatens privacy and property damage. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Residents oppose yacht club expansion
Sandbanks residents rail against Royal Motor Yacht Club's marina expansion plans claiming it will let boat owners look into their luxury homes.
Expansion threatens privacy
Residents fear large boats will look directly into private spaces of homes near the marina.
Structural damage risks
Older homes worry construction could damage their 1930s structures and private jetties.
Seabed changes
Residents fear sand deposition will clog private jetties and alter harbour sediment flow.
Yacht club application
Royal Motor Yacht Club applied to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council for marina expansion after removing 24 moorings.
Natural England concerns
Natural England recommended removing moorings due to damage to eelgrass beds.
Residents' demands
Residents request structural surveys, noise limits, and immediate work halts if damage occurs.
Public foreshore loss
Residents worry expansion will permanently encroach on public foreshore space for walkers.
Environment Agency concerns
Environment Agency questions potential sand dune loss and sediment buildup behind properties.
Royal connection
Royal Motor Yacht Club has Prince Philip as Admiral for nearly 70 years.
Club's justification
Club claims expansion is needed to accommodate boats after removing 24 harbour moorings.
Club's assurances
Club states expansion won't deprive homeowners of views or damage properties.
Council decision
BCP Council expected to make decision on yacht club's application in coming weeks.
Residents' privacy concerns
Frank Carr, living four doors from club, objects to boats looking into private spaces.
Sand deposition fears
Residents worry sand will build up under jetty due to seabed movement.
Structural integrity risks
Homeowners fear vibrations from piling work could damage century-old homes.
The essence
Sandbanks residents oppose Royal Motor Yacht Club's marina expansion that threatens privacy and property damage.
