TV gantry and turnstiles at Cambrian Football Pitch Cambrian Court Business Pavilion Clydach Vale Tonypandy

“Full planning consent is sought for the construction of a TV gantry and turnstiles alongside ancillary pedestrian infrastructure to comply with competition requirements at Cambrian Football Pitch, Tonypandy.”

“Serving this entrance/exit arrangement, a new paved area is proposed to link the football ground to the new car park a via connection to a proposed pedestrian crossing. Below the paved area, a culvert is to be provided over the existing watercourse. To accommodate the proposal, an existing, moveable stand at the site of the proposed gantry will be relocated to the southern end of the pitch.”

“The application site comprises the existing football ground and associated infrastructure of Cambrian United Football Club, situated in Tonypandy.”

“The site is located south of the public highway and is immediately neighboured by Cambrian Industrial Park to its west and King George V Athletic Ground to its east. A terraced residential area is located to the north, with the nearest residential properties being located approximately 75 metres away. The football ground enjoys a significant degree of separation from its neighbours via surrounding green space.”

“26/0072/GREG: Provision of a 50no. space ‘overflow’ car park facility with parking bays 2.6m wide x 4.8m long, with a 6.0m wide connecting access road including junction improvements for highway access. Existing car park to be improved comprising of disability new EV parking bays. Decision: Approve, 17/04/2026”

“13/0291/FUL: Conversion of grass football pitch to 3G artificial turf and associated works (including re-siting of existing floodlights and storage containers and erection of 4.0m high chain-link fencing to southern site boundary to match existing high fencing at the site). Decision: Approve, 20/05/2013”

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS BELOW:”

“REASONS: The proposal for a TV gantry, turnstiles and associated pedestrian infrastructure at Cambrian Football Pitch is supported as appropriate ancillary development that would enhance the operation of the football club and improve the quality of the sporting facility. The scale, design, and appearance of the works are appropriate to an established football ground and would not harm the character of the area or the amenity of neighbouring properties.”

“No objection raised subject to a condition for unexpected contamination.”

“No objection raised subject to conditions for further structural information and maintenance responsibility.”

“One letter of objection has been received raising the following issues:”

“A concern that the queues at the entrance turnstiles will back up onto the highway. • A claim that parking will inevitably occur along the highway reducing visibility for pedestrians using the crossing. • A suggestion that the existing entrance is better suited as it is further from the road.”

“Proposed new TV gantry and turnstiles to serve local football ground, plus…”

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.”