5068/22

Application for a 10-year permission for development. The development principally consists of: -the realignment of the 2 No. existing Senior Pitches with 1 No. pitch enclosed in a 990 millimetre high spectator barrier/fence; -an all-weather pitch enclosed in a 990 millimetre high spectator barrier/fence; -grass training areas; -warm-up areas; -and the construction of a new 2 No. storey clubhouse (745.6 sq m). The clubhouse notably includes: changing rooms; south-east facing, first floor terrace; rooftop solar panels; a digital score board; and 2 No. logos (signage). The development also proposes the demolition and removal of: the existing 1 No. storey clubhouse (190.1 sq m); ball-stop netting; 3 No. lighting poles; and hard-surfacing. In addition, the development proposes the provision of: a 2 metre wide jogging/walking path; 93 No. car parking spaces (including mobility impaired and EV charging spaces); coach and mini bus parking; cycle parking; 21 No. new floodlights ranging in height from 15 metres to 20 metres; public lighting; generator; goal posts and 12 metre high retractable ball-stop netting in locations throughout the site; ball wall; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.