Village hall activity area at Village Hall, Burton Green, Kenilworth

“Village Hall, Red Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth, CV8 1PF Creation of multi-purpose hardstanding area with associated storage shed, kiosk and pergolas to facilitate activities at the Burton Green Village Hall FOR T Gibbs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------”

“Creation of multi-purpose hardstanding area with associated storage shed and kiosk, and pergolas to facilitate activities at the Burton Green Village Hall.”

“The application site relates to the Village Hall located on Red Lane in Burton Green. The site is large and open with extensive grassland to the rear and sides of the building and an area of hardstanding for parking to the front.”

“The site is bordered by a caravan park to the south-eastern boundary, open grassland to the north-eastern boundary, and dwellinghouses to the north-west and south-west. The site is within consultation distance of a pipeline.”

“Burton Green Parish Council: No objection.”

“WDC Environmental Health: No objection, subject to condition.”

“Noise amenity concerns over and above existing complaints, • Inappropriate use of village hall facilities, not a sports hall…”

“Proposed activities are not loud in nature, • Community benefit to enhancing community facilities, • Beneficial for community members of all ages, • Promotes healthy communities with guided exercise / activities, • Promotes a strong sense of community through shared activities, • Increases the profile of the village hall to promote lettings and increased financial viability, • Sympathetic design, • Outdoor facilities are much needed in the community…”

“An addendum circulated prior to the meeting advised of one further public support comment had been received…”

“Following consideration of the report, presentation, and information contained in the addendum, it was proposed by Councillor Phillips and seconded by Councillor Tangri that the application should be granted.”

“The approved protection measures shall be installed before work starts and shall remain in place for the duration of the development. No materials, machinery, or equipment shall be stored against or within the root protection areas of any retained trees or hedgerows, and no excavation or ground level changes shall take place within these areas without the prior written consent of the LPA.”

“The plan shall also set out how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed, and implemented so that the development still delivers the fully functioning biodiversity objectives of the originally approved scheme. The approved plan will be implemented in accordance with the approved details.”