Designation of 4 new bathing waters in England
Applies to England
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Detail of outcome
We received 1,547 individual responses to this consultation.
Following consideration of these responses, 4 new sites will be added to the list of bathing waters before the beginning of the 2023 bathing season:
- Sykes Lane Bathing Beach, Rutland Water
- Whitwell Creek, Rutland Water
- Firestone Bay, Plymouth
- the area of the River Deben Estuary in Waldringfield that was the subject of the application
Original consultation
Consultation description
We want to know what you think about the proposal to designate 4 new bathing waters in England. The sites being considered are:
- Sykes Lane Bathing Beach, Rutland Water, Rutland
- Whitwell Creek, Rutland Water, Rutland
- Firestone Bay, Plymouth, Devon
- River Deben, Waldringfield, Suffolk
We also want to know your reasons or evidence to support your view.
We have published evidence of usage at the site for bathing. You can also read the criteria for designation and de-designation of bathing waters.
Updates to this page
Last updated 10 April 2023 + show all updates
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We have published the summary of responses and government response.
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First published.