Demolition appeal dismissed 2007 http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=13015&p=0
It seems we have the "European Convention on Human Rights" (ECHR) to thank for this situation. Article 8 of the ECHR states: 1. Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence; 2. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic ...
A new lick of paint, colour coordinated to the railway bridge, wouldn't go amiss.
After the much needed work on the footbridge and viaduct, could the powers that be turn their attention to the five massive posts along the seafront. These only support a string of rather pathetic fairy lights and a couple of antique neon black swans. It would take very little effort to remove them, and the area would look considerably less cluttered.