Issue - meetings

Application for Determination:

The  erection  of  6  floodlights  on  the  existing  sports  field. 

The Planning Development Manger presented the report detailing an application for the erection of 6 floodlights on an existing sports field.

The Planning Development Manager responded to members’ questions concerning whether the timing restriction of 11pm was a standard one and whether light would shine directly into neighbouring buildings as follows:

-       There was no set planning standard for the timing where floodlights were turned off. It is usually based on the amount of movement. If 11pm was deemed too late, this could always be reduced.

-       The bedrooms of neighbouring properties should not be made brighter. The floodlights were targeted.

-       The lights would have a control mechanism but would probably not be automated.

Members’ Debate

Councillor Tracey stated that she was happy to support the application but noted that the local football club had an issue with the floodlights being titled so that it affected neighbouring properties.

The Chair moved, and the Vice-Chair seconded the officer’s recommendation.

RESOLVED that: - planning permission is granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.