SPORTY skinny- dippers will soon be able to enjoy a swim au naturelle - after a Calderdale naturist club was approved permission to build a pool.

Planners have backed the application from the popular naked club, which has been desperate for a swimming pool to attract more nude visitors to the area.

Stirling Buckley, director of Ashdene Naturist Club in Elland, said the decision was key to the further development of the club which boasts more than 150 adult members.

He said: "We have been saving up for 20 years for a pool and everybody has been working towards this.

"It is nice to be able to bring something to fruition and a pool will give the club a boost as people will visit more often."

He estimated the pool will cost about £50,000 but said it should not be seen as a replacement for public pools.

The club has a licensed bar, catering facilities and a large concert room and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.