I would use the new pool if it were built, although I notice that the showers arrangement on the new plan appear to be along the lines of the miserable two public dribbles which constituted the old showers.

I think the important thing is to have a swimming/fitness facility so to that extent I am not too troubled by the loss of the old pool building (bit of a Victorian monstrosity in some ways)

The leisure centre at Beckenham works quite well because it is a dedicated site - it is certainly heavily used. The LBL plan is underwhelming and potentially horrible with the tall residential blocks. My fear is that the decision to build housing has already been made and that all that is left is to determine whether to make some nod towards public disquiet about a boring old pool.