FOI003402 FOI Planning

Short Description
Residential Swimming Pool Planning Applications
Reference number
FOI003402
Date
04/08/2026
Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request information relating to planning applications for residential swimming pools within your local authority area.
For each of the following calendar years:
•    2021
•    2022
•    2023
•    2024
•    2025
•    2026 (year to date)
Please provide:
1.    The total number of planning applications submitted for residential swimming pools.
2.    The total number of applications approved/granted.
3.    The total number of applications refused/rejected.
4.    The total number of applications withdrawn (if recorded).
For the purposes of this request, please include applications relating to private residential swimming pools, including but not limited to applications where the description contains terms such as:
•    "swimming pool"
•    "outdoor swimming pool"
•    "indoor swimming pool"
•    "pool"
•    "plunge pool"
•    "lap pool"
•    "swim spa"
•    "pool enclosure"
and any other similar residential swimming pool developments associated with private dwellings.
If the information is available, I would be grateful if it could be provided in an Excel format.