Yes, the Captain Tom Spa has been demolished. The unauthorized spa complex, built at the home of Captain Tom Moore's family, has been completely razed to the ground.
The structure, which had been the subject of planning disputes, was fully dismantled, transforming the site into a patch of mud. The demolition process was reported to have taken approximately a week to complete.
Key Demolition Details
The removal of the unauthorized building brings an end to the controversy surrounding its construction. Below are the key facts regarding the demolition:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Demolished |
| Nature of Structure | Unauthorized spa complex |
| Current State | Reduced to a patch of mud |
| Demolition Duration | Approximately a week |
| Estimated Cost | £200,000 (for the complex) |
| Associated Property | £1.2 million family home |
Background of the Spa Complex
The spa complex gained public attention due to its unauthorized nature. Despite initial planning permission for a smaller outbuilding, a significantly larger structure including a spa pool was built. This led to a retrospective planning application being rejected by the local council and a subsequent appeal also failing. The enforcement action ultimately resulted in the requirement for the complex to be dismantled.
