Synthetic turf pitch at Playing Fields, Maybury, Woking

“Installation of a synthetic turf pitch in place of the existing natural grass pitch, including fencing, floodlighting and ancillary equipment.”

“The application site relates to part of the Alpha Road Recreation Ground which is currently leased to Woking Borough Council. The Alpha Road Recreation Ground is currently secured by a fence and includes a pavilion building, floodlit Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and natural grass that provides 3 football pitches in the winter and an athletics track and area for rounders in the summer.”

“Alpha Road allotments are sited to the north east. New Monument Primary School which also uses the recreational ground is sited to the south east. Residential flats and dwellings that are part of the Maybury Estate are sited to the south and west of the application site. The railway line borders the north west of the application site.”

“PLANNING HISTORY Alpha Road Recreation Ground PLAN/2011/0957: Construction of a new single storey football pavilion on recreation ground. Permitted 15.12.2011”

“The planning application for the floodlight MUGA was submitted to and determined by Surrey County Council.”

“In conclusion, the proposed development to replace the existing grass playing pitch with an artificial surface is considered acceptable in principle and in accordance with national and local planning policy.”

“The proposal is considered an acceptable form of development which would have an acceptable impact on the character of the surrounding area, on the amenities of neighbours, in transportation terms and in respect of other planning considerations as noted in this report.”

“The Planning Officer introduced the report and outlined the proposal, drawing attention to consultee responses, including Sport England, Environmental Health and the Lead Local Flood Authority. The Committee noted that Sport England raised no objection subject to conditions, and that Environmental Health recommended conditions in relation to noise mitigation, fencing specification and lighting controls.”

“The Committee considered matters raised in relation to residential amenity, including floodlighting, noise, drainage and the relationship of the pitch to surrounding uses. It was noted that conditions were proposed to restrict the hours of use of the floodlights, require automatic controls, and secure a noise impact assessment and appropriate mitigation measures.”

“GRANT subject to conditions and legal agreement…”