Pump track facility at Sports Field, Sandy Hill Road, Farnham

“The site is understood to be part of an area covered by planning permission ref. FAR 678/72 for Use of land for public open space 3.7ha (9.26 acres), which was granted on 08/11/1972. Subsequently access was formed over the northern edge of the site from Sandy Hill Road to a BMX track that was located within a main site area that extended from 35m to 200m to the west of the pump track as now proposed. The use of the BMX track ceased in the early 2000s and this area has subsequently reverted to natural vegetation.”

“Certificate under Section 191 for an existing use; for staging BMX racing and freestyle events on BMX track constructed in 1984; for club use to hold practice nights, open club meetings, regional and national meetings…”

“LLFA No objection subject to a condition SCC Highways No objection subject to conditions WBC Tree Officer No objection subject to conditions Environmental Health (Ground conditions) No objection subject to conditions Environmental Health (Noise) No objection Natural England (Reconsultation response pending) Surrey Wildlife Trust…”

“Prior to determination comments and prior to commencement conditions requested…”

“Two letters have been received raising objection on the following grounds: - Adequacy of parking and highway safety - Traffic generation - Noise disturbance - Antisocial behaviour - Conservation and Trees - Alternative location of the facility in Farnham Park…”

“Application under Regulation 3/4 for construction of a pump track facility together with biodiversity enhancements.”

“Members requested the following additional text for Informative 5: In addition, the PTMP should include details of emergency access through the site entrance and field gate as shown in drawing no. PJC.1522.003 rev. A.”

“Following debate, the committee voted unanimously in favour of the officers recommendation 9 in favour, no abstentions and none against…”

“RESOLVED that subject to conditions, amendments to condition 2 and additional conditions, amendment to informative 2 and additional informatives, permission be GRANTED under Regulation 3 of The Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 (as amended)”