Clubhouse pavilion at The Wilderness Sports Ground, East Molesey

“OFFICIAL OFFICIAL oCS7 – East and West Molesey oCS15 – Biodiversity oCS16 – Social and Community Infrastructure oCS17 – Local Character, Density and Design oCS25 – Travel and Accessibility oCS26 – Flooding •Development Management Plan 2015 oDM1 – Presumption in favour of sustainable development oDM2 – Design and amenity oDM5 - Pollution oDM6 – Landscape and trees oDM9 – Social and community facilities oDM11 – Employment oDM17 – Green Belt (development of new buildings) oDM18…”

“Granted 1996/0296 Part single/part two storey pavilion to provide changing facilities and ancillary accommodation. Granted Proposal 5.Planning permission is sought for the construction of a new single-storey Clubhouse Pavilion following demolition of the existing facilities.”

“OFFICIAL OFFICIAL and implementing soft natural materials and design techniques that reduce the mass and bulk of the proposed clubhouse, the proposed clubhouse is significantly larger than the existing development at the site and it includes additional items of development such as bins, cycle parking, lighting bollards so the impact of the new clubhouse and ancillary development on the Green Belt would not be minimised.”

“Furthermore, the proposal would reduce the dispersal of development within the site and remove existing development that is considered to be poor quality and that detracts from the visual amenities of the area. Significant weight has been attributed the benefits arising from the scheme and the strategic need for it. 183.Additionally, the proposal would deliver a 10% net gain in biodiversity and so further limited weight is afforded to this benefit.”

“The applicant has provided a document providing Green Belt calculations which contains footprint and volume figures for the existing development at the site and proposed the proposed development. The existing footprint of the five structures to be removed has a total area of 227.7m² while the existing volume is 877.9m³. The existing buildings to be demolished are all single-storey with larger clubhouse being the tallest at approximately 4.4m high. 45.”

“OFFICIAL OFFICIAL surroundings. The proposed clubhouse is located in an area close to that of the existing flat-roofed single-storey clubhouse and close to the boundary eastern boundary of the site where it is well screened by trees and other foliage from views from the majority of views from the north, south and west. Its location is well back from the street too and would only be openly visible from within the recreation ground.”

“Environment Agency – No objections raised and advised to refer to standing advice provided that the new clubhouse is located over 20m from the river and within Flood Zone 2 as suggested on the proposed site plan. Surrey Wildlife Trust – No objections raised subject to conditions. 13.”

“OFFICIAL OFFICIAL 17. Natural England – No objections raised as it is considered to meet exception 2 of our Playing Fields Policy and to accord with National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Sports England – No objections raised as it is considered to meet exception 2 of their playing fields policy and accords with the NPPF. SCC Archaeology – No objections raised subject to a condition to secure a programme of archaeological investigation. 20.”

“A site notice was displayed at the application site advertising the application. A total of 13 letters of objection/observation have been received from 11 separate addresses as well as over 100 letters of support. The matters raised in representation are summarised below: •Objections/Observations: oIncreased traffic and highway safety concerns. oParking overspill, impacting neighbouring amenity. oNo information on how development would impact utilities.”

“OFFICIAL OFFICIAL oThe site extends onto land that is not part of the football club. oInsufficient street lighting. •Support oImproves and enhances facilities at the club. oExisting facilities are not fit for purpose. oBenefits the community. oIncreased sporting and leisure engagement. oExisting buildings are visually poor. oImproved recreational opportunities. oProvides a safer environment for users. oCreates improved social and community facilities.”

“Permit with the conditions and informatives as outlined in the agenda.”