Improved multi-use games area at Arlington Park Sports Centre, Stockton-on-Tees

“Site and Surroundings 1. The application site relates Arlington Park Sports Centre which is located within the Bowesfield area of Stockton. The site relates to an enclosed parcel of brownfield land, currently occupied by a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) which comprises a hard surfaced area, enclosed by fencing with 6no floodlighting columns.”

“Proposal 4. Planning permission is sought for the erection of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) to include the installation of replacement floodlighting, associated enclosure and perimeter footpaths.”

“To the north of the site is the youth community centre which is subject to a recent planning permission for a new community centre. Bowesfield Primary School lies to the northwest and directly to the east are commercial premises. There are surrounding residential properties to the south and north and St Cuthberts RC Primary School beyond to the northeast.”

“The site lies within the defined settlement limits of the main conurbation and is designated playing fields within the Stockton-on-Tee Local Plan.”

“Planning History 97/1751/P - Erection of 2.1 metre galvanised steel palisade fence – Approved 11th November 1997”

“25/0100/FUL Erection of a single storey community centre (Demolition of existing buildings) – Approved 17th March 2025”

“The site relates to an existing community facility and is designated playing field as identified in the Council's Adopted Local Plan. Local Planning Policy TI2 (4) (a) seeks to support opportunities to widen cultural, sport, recreation and leisure offer to ensure that community infrastructure is met.”

“The proposed development would represent an enhancement of an existing community and sporting facilities within the perimeter of a designated playing field. It is considered that the proposed development accords with Local Planning Policies and the NPPF, the principle of development is therefore acceptable.”

“Environmental Health Unit No objection subject to conditions in relation to lighting, noise assessment and hours of use.”

“Highways There are no highways objections to the proposals…”

“Members welcomed the application. The new proposed facilities would replace the current old, outdated facilities and it would be a great asset to the community.”

“A vote took place, and the application was approved.”

“RESOLVED that planning application 25/1607/FUL be approved subject to the following conditions;”

“External Lighting 04 The external lighting shall operate in accordance with the details contained within the submitted Design and Access Statement and approved plans, reference HLS8264 – Page 1 and HLS8264 – Page 2, dated 01 Agusut 2025 and shall operate only between the hours of 08:00 and 21:00 Monday-Sunday, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“The approved lighting scheme shall be implemented in full and maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved details. No additional external lighting shall be installed without prior written approval from the Local Planning Authority.”