Sports pitches and courts at Repton School, Workshop Latham House, Repton, Derby

What was proposed

The application sought two floodlit 3G pitches, a pavilion, four padel courts, relocated parking, improved access and associated fencing and lighting.

“Proposal: Change of use of a field from agriculture to education and the creation of two 3G football pitches with the associated floodlighting and fencing, the erection of a changing room pavilion building with tiered spectator seating, the erection of four Padel Tennis courts (two covered), the relocation and new car park area with the associated lighting and EV charging points and improved vehicular access road.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

Key consultees raised no objections subject to conditions, while Sport England supported the sports provision and community use agreement.

“Community Availability Comments reiterate that the applicant is prepared to enter into a Community Use Agreement (CUA) to make the facilities available to the wider community. And set out that a CUA should be required to be submitted as part of a planning condition to ensure that the proposed 3G pitches are used by the community in line with the details outlined in the Statement and the timetable of use.”

“Sport England confirms the amendments address their previous objection and offer no objections. policy and with Paragraphs 104 of the NPPF in that the proposal would be of sufficient benefit to sport to outweigh the detriment caused by the loss of playing field. They note the conclusions are based on conditions being attached to the any forthcoming decision, these are summarised as: 1.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector, the applicant and Councillor K Haines addressed the committee, with the ward member noting changes and the school’s engagement with residents.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved permission as recommended, with amended drainage and planting conditions, new tree and drainage conditions, and a drainage informative.

“Development Management Committee – 14 October 2025 OPEN I.into the ground (infiltration); II.to a surface water body; III.to a surface water sewer, highway drain, or another drainage system; IV.to a combined sewer. Informative notes are also requested.”

Minutes