Construction of an external 3G artificial turf pitch with fencing and a storage container.

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.

(182950 - Construction of an external 3g artificial turf pitch (atp) with fencing and a storage container at Ted Powell building.)

(Councillor Norman had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application.)

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application, and updates/additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet, as appended to these Minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr S Kerry, of Hereford City Council spoke in opposition to the Scheme.  Mr S Willmot, Chairman – Herefordshire Football Association, spoke in support.

It was reported that the local ward member supported the application.

Members indicated their support for the scheme. 

Having regard to some concerns that had been expressed about the material to be used for the proposed playing surfaces it was requested that clubs should ensure they had policies and guidance in place on their use.

Councillor Greenow proposed and Councillor James seconded a motion that the application be approved in accordance with the printed recommendation The motion was carried unanimously with 12 votes in favour, none against and no abstentions. 

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         A01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         B02 Development in accordance with approved plans and materials

3.         Use of the development shall not commence until:

a) Certification that the Artificial Grass Pitch hereby permitted has met FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf – FIFA Quality or equivalent International Artificial Turf Standard (IMS) and,

b) Confirmation that the facility has been registered on the Football Association’s register of Football Pitches

            Such details to have been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Sport England.

            Reason: To ensure that the development is fit for purpose and sustainable, provides sporting benefits and to accord with policy OS3 of the Development Plan.

4.         Use of the development shall not commence until a community use agreement prepared in consultation with Sport England has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and a copy of the completed approved agreement has been provided to the Local Planning Authority. The agreement shall apply to the proposed Artificial Grass Pitch and associated ancillary facilities and include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by priority groups/community users other than the host club, management responsibilities and a mechanism for review). The development shall not be used otherwise than in strict accordance with the approved agreement.

            Reason: To secure well managed safe community access to the sports facility/facilities, to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport and to accord with policy OS3 of the Development Plan.

5.         Prior to commencement of any works approved under this decision notice a fully detailed surface water management and Sustainable Drainage Scheme (SuDS) shall be supplied and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94