Air source heat pump at Frogmore Leisure Centre, Yateley

“Proposal This application seeks to decarbonisation of the Leisure Centre through the following works:”

“Air Source Heat Pump Installation. ▪ Associated Electrical & Control upgrade ▪ Associated Building Energy Management System (BEMS) upgrade ▪ Associated Structural and fabric alterations ▪ Relocation of shed…”

“Description of the site The Frogmore Leisure Centre is located approximately 1.5km south-east of Yateley town centre and is bounded by car parking and playing fields to the east. Playing…”

“Principle of Development Policy NBE1 (Development in the Countryside) supports development where it is j) located on previously developed land and appropriate for the proposed use. Policy NBE10 (Renewable and Low Carbon Energy) supports proposals for the generation of energy from renewable resources, or low carbon energy development provided that any adverse impacts are addressed satisfactorily including individual and cumulative landscape and visual impacts.”

“Impact on Neighbouring Amenities The proposal for the air source heat pumps, along with the upgrades to existing plant and shed relocation would not have any adverse impact upon the amenities of neighbours due the works largely being localised within the site/ compound of the Leisure Centre/ Community College Campus. Views would largely be limited to users of the Leisure Centre, Day Centre, Country Park Centre, Burrell Lodge/ Scout Hut and Community Campus.”

“Yateley Town Council: No objection. Environmental Health: No objection. Drainage Officer: No objection.”

“the proximity of the site to nearby housing. • whether consideration was being given to whether acoustic fencing would be required.”

“The application was proposed by the Chairman (Cllr Oliver) and seconded by Cllr Southern.”

“The Development Management Committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the committee report.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be as described within the application form and annotated on the approved plans.”