BMX track floodlighting at Hayes Hawks BMX Track Lake Farm Country Park, Hayes

“The application seeks full planning permission for the installation of 6 no. 15m high floodlighting columns around the existing BMX track at Lake Farm Country Park, Hayes. The proposal is intended to support the continued and extended use of this established recreational facility, particularly during evening periods and the winter months.”

“The proposal is considered acceptable in principle as an enhancement to an existing community recreational facility and is supported by national, regional and local planning policy. It is not inappropriate development within the Green Belt, would preserve openness, and would not give rise to unacceptable impacts in respect of character and appearance, neighbouring amenity, highway safety, or environmental factors.”

“The application site relates to an existing BMX track located within Lake Farm Country Park, Hayes. The site forms part of a large area of public open space characterised by grassland, recreational uses and associated infrastructure, including a skate park and ancillary structures connected to the BMX facility.”

“The site is located within the Metropolitan Green Belt. A small portion of the site is identified as being at risk of surface water flooding. The site is also located within the Hillingdon Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and within the defined buffer zone of a landfill site…”

“No objection, subject to a condition to ensure lighting is shielded to prevent glare or light spillage onto the adjacent public highway.”

“Erection of new floodlighting to the perimeter of the existing BMX Track.”

“The officers’ recommendation was moved, seconded and when put to the vote, was unanimously agreed.”