AN OPEN air swimming pool is set to be opened in the city.

A planning application has been submitted to Chelmsford City Council for land at Old Hall, Church Road, Boreham.

The application asked for permission for open water swimming in reservoir, car parking, four cabins for changing, administration, showers and storage, two toilet units, portable generator, landscaping and permisison for three organised events per year.

The city council is due to decide on this in October.