3G artificial grass pitch at Maghull High School, Maghull

“Date of Meeting: 17 th September 2025 Subject: DC/2025/00694 Maghull High School Ormonde Drive Maghull L31 7AW Proposal: Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, acoustic fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, an access footpath and associated bund…”

“This application seeks planning permission to create an artificial grass sports pitch with associated facilities including fencing, floodlighting and bunds.”

“The application site forms part of the grassed playing fields located behind (to the west of) the existing buildings at Maghull High School. A separate parcel of land forming part of the application site comprises a grassed area situated to the side (north) of the school buildings adjacent to some areas of car parking.”

“Residential properties are located to the north, east and south of the school site. Vehicular and pedestrian access is taken from Gainsborough Avenue to the north and Ormonde Drive to the east.”

“DC/2025/00395 Erection of a garage and power pillar, new hardstanding and replacement fencing following the demolition of the existing garage and bin store. Pending…”

“DC/2017/01616 Part demolition and redevelopment of the existing school, including a new two storey school building, new playing field area and reconfigured car parking. Approved 8 February 2018”

“Twelve letters of objection have been received from nine neighbouring addresses. Objections are raised on the following grounds:”

“Fourteen letters of support have been received from addresses in the wider area. The grounds for support are:”

“The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, acoustic fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, an access footpath and associated bund be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.”

“That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and in Late Representations.”