Policy DM31: Protection and Enhancement of Open Space, Community, Sport and Recreational Facilities

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Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1966

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mrs Ireen Daren

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1967

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Erik Daren

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1968

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Steven Hayter

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1969

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mrs Michelle Clark

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1970

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr John Cattini

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1971

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Robert Daborn

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1972

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mrs Paula Maddox

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1973

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr. Eddie Cooney

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1974

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mrs Jo Thomas

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1975

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Andrew Jacques

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1976

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Simon Haynes

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1977

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr John Crisford

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1978

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Chris Jones

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Object

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 1979

Received: 27/09/2013

Respondent: Mr William Finck

Representation Summary:

Concern over open space for leisure activities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane?

The local community football club is dependant on schools. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified.

Full text:

In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

Does the current assessment of available land take into consideration the withdrawal of the football pitches situated on the Alexander Lane Recreation Ground in Shenfield, which have effectively been removed from Public use due to the withdrawal of safe access and parking by Shenfield School?

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield. Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.

Comment

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 3346

Received: 25/09/2013

Respondent: Thorndon Guardians

Representation Summary:

Policy DM31 should add after "provision of community and recreational facilities" the words "and access to them by walking and cycling".

Full text:

The reference in this paragraph to the "rights of way network" does not reflect the reality that for many residents pedestrian and cycling access to the Borough's Country Parks such as Thorndon and Weald is neither safe, nor direct or convenient. Easy access by walking or cycling (possibly by acquiring land alongside main roads) would help to meet the requirement in 4.38 that access to facilities should be "accessible and convenient".Policy DM31 should add after "provision of community and recreational facilities" the words "and access to them by walking and cycling".