Rory McIlroy's application to install a heated outdoor pool at his £9 million mansion has sparked controversy with council officials. The plans, which include a 50x16ft pool with a terrace, plant room, and external lighting powered by an air source heat pump, have raised concerns due to the property's location within a designated green belt area. McIlroy's planning agent argues that the project qualifies as a 'very special circumstance' due to its increased use of renewable energy sources.
RORY McIlroy has landed in hot water with council officials over plans to heat a huge outdoor pool at his £9million mansion.Now he wants to splash out on a 50x16ft heated outdoor pool with a terrace, plant room and external lighting, powered by an air source heat pump.The property boasts a grand entrance hall, six reception rooms, double aspect drawing room, family room, breakfast room, snug, study and office.
The proposed pump would be housed in a 6ft-high timber enclosure towards the southern boundary of the property, on the exclusive Wentworth estate. A decision on the heat pump is expected in January and there have so far been no objections from neighbours or environmentalMcllroy turned professional in 2007 and went on to win the US Open in 2011, the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, andIt comes after McIlroy was reduced to tears after matching Seve Ballesteros' tally of Race to Dubai titles.
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