The bay provides a sheltered area where pollution could be minimised, but Devon County Council says the current set up is too risky.

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We parked our other cars under the highway in sheltered area.

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The Brighton Beach area is sheltered from treacherous tides by the natural barriers of Breezy Point, in Queens, and Sandy Hook, N.

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He said Lenten Pool was a residential area which included sheltered housing for the elderly.

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"Safety is paramount on this busy road in this residential area which features a school, shops and sheltered housing and is on three bus routes, " a council spokesperson said.

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