Issue - meetings

Create 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, access footpath, associated bund, spectator stands and acoustic fencing

Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Hickings Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire

Create 3G Artificial Grass Pitch with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, access footpath, associated bund, spectator stands and acoustic fencing

Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Hickings Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire

This item was brought to Committee as the Council was the developer.

There were a number of late items which included the withdrawal of Sport England’s objection to the scheme, suggested conditions and the description of an engagement event.

Jonathon Little, on behalf of the applicant, Craig Woods, objecting and Councillor K A Harlow, Ward Member, made representation to the Committee before the general debate.

The Committee, after considering all of the evidence before it, debated the item, with particular reference to the project being driven by the community of Stapleford, the benefit to residents and the potential for greater training opportunities for those over 16 years old. 

There was concern about the maintenance of the pitch, the materials used to build the pitch and the environmental impact.

Debate progressed on to the relocation of Stapleford Cricket Club, which was a condition relating to the progression of the development.  There was a discussion about whether the proposed site for the Cricket Club was in Stapleford and whether it was suitable for sport.  It was noted that Stapleford Cricket Club were satisfied with the proposed site.

Consideration was given to the lack of all – weather facilities in the Borough, the impact of the floodlights on neighbours and the potential for noise from both the stands and the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).

          RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions: