Pump track with drainage at Former Pitch and Putt Field at Edisford Road, Clitheroe

“Proposed Development for which consent is sought…”

“The application seeks consent for the construction of a pump track on 1,700 sq.m of the recreation field to the south of where works have commenced for the construction of a new playground, recently granted under planning ref: 3/2025/0996. The works required include excavation of the area and formation of track bumps and banked turns of between 0.4m and 1.3m in height. The track will be a minimum of 2m in width and surfaced with asphalt with safety line painting in red.”

“The application site relates to an open recreational field which was formerly a Pitch and Putt Course, located to the western edge of Clitheroe. The site is owned by the Council and is designated as Open Space within the Ribble Valley Core Strategy.”

“There are a number of mature trees within the wider site and the River Ribble lies approximately 95m to the west of the site. The site is located outside of Flood Zones 2 and 3 however a small part of the site is at risk of surface water flooding.”

“3/2025/0996: Proposed supply and installation of play equipment, forming a new play area - supply and installation of associated surfacing using wet pour safety surfacing and grass matting. Approved with Conditions…”

“3/2007/0224: Refurbishment and alterations to existing cafe. Re-submission. Approved with Conditions…”

“Letters of support have been received from 30 households (15 from Clitheroe and 16 from the surrounding area) raising the following comments:”

“The development would provide a valuable recreational facility for children, teenagers and adults • The proposal would encourage physical activity and outdoor recreation • There are limited provision in the area for this type of activity • The additional planting will help biodiversity • It is not likely the development would result in harm to amenity • It would provide opportunities for local businesses by encouraging more visitors • Toilet and drinking water facilities…”

“GRANT planning permission subject to the following condition(s):”

“No external lighting/floodlighting or building mounted lighting shall be erected or placed anywhere within the site to which this consent relates without express planning permission first being obtained.”