Musical pavilion at Sish Lane, Stevenage

“SITE DESCRIPTION 1.1 The application site falls within the King George V Playing fields, to the west of the tennis courts, south of the Millennium Gardens and to the north of the cricket club. Kinge George V Playing Fields is designated as a principal Open Space. The site also lies in close proximity to the Old Town Conservation Area.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 2.1 25/00894/FP Construction of 3G non-infill floodlit play zone, including hard standing area and sports fencing. 23.02.2026 PER”

“26/00198/COND Discharge of conditions 8 (Noise Management Plan); and 9 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) attached to planning permission reference number 25/00894/FP 16.04.2026 DISCHA”

“CONCLUSIONS 8.1 To conclude, the principle of the proposed development is acceptable as it would support the operation and maintenance of the King George V Playing Fields. Furthermore, it would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the wider site and would not detract from the visual amenities of the area. The proposal would not cause harm to the amenities of the nearest residential properties.”

“THE CURRENT APPLICATION 3.1 This application seeks planning permission for the installation of a public sculpture. The application has been referred to the Planning and Development Committee for its decision. This is because the agent and landowner is Stevenage Borough Council. 4. PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS 4.1 Following notification of the application via the erection of site notices, no public representations have been received. 5. CONSULTATIONS 5.1.”

“During questions, Members sought clarification regarding the potential for antisocial behaviour and noise associated with the pavilion. Officers advised that the structure had been designed to be durable, and would benefit from natural surveillance due to its location near the proposed Play Zone, and that the sound produced would be low-level and unlikely to hear from nearby residential properties.”

“An update was also provided on the adjacent Play Zone, with officers confirming that the associated construction management plan had recently been approved and that delivery of the project was expected to commence in due course. Members welcomed the proposal before proceeding to determine the application.”

“Following the questions, a motion to proceed to the debate and vote was proposed and seconded.”

“A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out below and delegated authority be given to the Director of Planning and Regulation in consultation with the Chair of the Planning and Development Committee, to amend or add to the conditions subject to which the permission would be granted, where such amendments or additions would satisfy the relevant national policy tests and would most effectively deliver the…”

“3 The external materials used in the development to which this permission relates shall be those detailed on the approved plans and in the accompanying planning submission documents unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.”