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Consideration was given to planning application 24/1628/FUL Land South Of Marsh House Avenue Northfield School Site, Marsh House Avenue, Billingham.
Planning permission was sought for the reconfiguration of existing playing fields for the creation of a sports hub to include a pavilion building, all weather pitches, ball courts, athletics track, grass pitches, active track, hardstanding for new car parking, erection of a 3 metre high acoustic fence to the rear of 49 – 71 Neasham Avenue (trees and hedges to be retained and gapped up) and associated external infrastructure/landscaping.
The principle of development was considered acceptable, and it was not considered that the development would result in any significant conflict with the policies of the Local Plan and there were no technical reasons why the proposed scheme was unacceptable in planning terms that would justify a refusal of the application.
As Stockton Borough Council was both the applicant and landowner and the proposed development exceeded the threshold of development as set within the council Scheme of Delegation it was required to be referred to planning committee for determination.
The consultees that had been notified and any comments that had been received were detailed within the main report.
Neighbours were notified and any comments received were detailed within the main report.
The planning policies and material planning considerations that were relevant to the consideration of the application were contained within the main report.
The Planning Officers report concluded that the application be approved with conditions and reasons as specified within the main report.
The main topics discussed were as follows
- The facilities provided would be of a standard to host non league football.
- There was to be an athletics ‘Mini Track’ with sprint, jump straights and throwing events.
- There had been much engagement with England Athletics and local clubs with an athletics provision meeting.
- Discussion was had around how and who would manage the facility with final details of usage agreements to be finalised.
- The facility would be used for the good of the community and any surplus revenue would be put back into grass roots football within the local authority area.
- Officers assured Members that in terms of flood zones and the small amount of surface water which was currently present would be tackled during landscaping.
- The active track element of the facility would have a 1.5 metre fence and 2 secure access points which would be restricted to 1 metre wide and when the facility was closed the gates would be locked which would mitigate against current issues with youths on offroad bikes.
A vote took place and the application was approved.
RESOLVED that planning application 24/1628/FUL be approved subject to the following conditions and informatives below;
01 Time Limit
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
02 Approved Plans
The development hereby approved shall be in accordance with the following approved plan(s);
Plan Reference Number Date Received
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