Agenda item

APPLICATION NUMBER 23/00130/FUL

Construction of Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Facility with 3 metre high perimeter fencing and 4 floodlighting columns

Awsworth Junior and Infant School, The Lane, Awsworth

Minutes:

Construction of Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Facility with 3 Metre High Perimeter Fencing and 4 Floodlighting Columns

Awsworth Junior and Infant School, The Lane, Awsworth

 

The application was brought to the Committee at request of Councillor D D Pringle.

 

There were a number of late items, including a car parking plan, consultation responses from partner agencies and objections from neighbours to the proposed development.

 

Ben Painter, on behalf of the applicant, Erica Owen, supporting, Graham Spencer, objecting and Councillor L A Ball BEM, Ward Member, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

 

The Committee considered all of the information pertaining to the proposed development, with specific comments on concerns about community use, car parking spaces and the lack of facilities for those using the MUGA out of school hours.  It was also noted that the MUGA would put the school at the heart of the community and provide a service that would be beneficial to health and wellbeing to the wider population.

 

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

 

1.

 

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

Reason: To comply with S91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the lighting plan HLS3565, Site Location Plan and Block plan 20201-16(P)03 /rev P2, Plan of MUGA and Lighting 20201-16(P) 05 P1, Proposed Plan and Elevations of the MUGA and Lighting 20201-16 (P) 06 P2, MUGA dimensions 20201-16 (P) 04 P2, Proposed MUGA and new location of the grass pitch 20201-16 (P) 09 P3 and the Noise Management Plan received by the Local Planning Authority 14 February 2023.  Plan demonstrating car parking arrangement received 11 May 2023.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

3.

The MUGA and lighting hereby approved shall not be commenced until a community use agreement prepared in consultation with Sport England has been submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority.  The agreement shall apply to the MUGA and lighting and include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by non-educational establishment users, management responsibilities and a mechanism for review.  The development shall not be used otherwise than in strict compliance with the approved agreement.

 

Reason: To secure well managed safe community access to the sports facility, to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport and to accord with Policy 25 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 12 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

4.

The MUGA and associated lighting hereby approved shall not be used except between the hours of 08.00 – 20.00 Monday to Friday, and 08.00-18.00 Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday and any other public holidays without prior agreement in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of nearby residents and in accordance with the aims of Policy 19 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

5.

Details of any external lighting to be used in the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to its installation.  The details shall include location, design, levels of brightness and beam orientation, together with measures to minimize overspill and light pollution. The lighting scheme shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the measures to reduce overspill and light pollution retained for the lifetime of the development in line with the current guidance from the Institute of Lighting Engineers - Reduction of Obtrusive Light Guidance for the duration of the permitted use.

 

Reason: The details are required to ensure the development presents a satisfactory standard of external appearance, in accordance with the aims of Policy 17 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

6.

The MUGA hereby approved shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturers guidance to prevent excessive noise from wear and tear.

 

 Reason: In the interests of the amenities of nearby residents and in accordance with the aims of Policy 19 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

7.

The MUGA hereby approved shall be operated in line with the East Midlands Educational Trust and Awsworth Primary School Noise Management Plan received 14 February 2023. 

 

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of nearby residents and in accordance with the aims of Policy 19 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

8.

The mesh fencing of the MUGA shall be green in colour and shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of external appearance in accordance with Policy 17 of Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan.

 

 

NOTES TO APPLICANT

 

1.

The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it in line with adopted policies.

2.

Due to the proximity of the site to residential properties it is recommended that contractors limit noisy works to between 08:00 and 18:00 hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 and 13:00 on Saturday and no noisy works on Sunday and Bank Holidays.

 

 

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