Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004 - Stroud District Council

Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004
The Police Authority have been consulted and they are concerned regarding the size of the
roundabout proposed at the entrance to the stadium but defer matters relating to highway safety
to the Highway Authority.
They wish to see the development accord with the principles of 'secured by design' and have
some concern regarding the location of parking spaces 97 - 110 as they will not be open to
natural surveillance. Any landscaping proposals may reduce the amount of natural surveillance
available to the site.
They wish to see the area with lighting and would wish to comment further on the accessing
arrangements for persons entering and leaving the stadium. They have been in consultation with
the club. Fencing is indicated on the boundaries and this will prevent indiscriminate parking.
They query areas where arrested people on match days can be detained and query the final
specification for alarms on the building and the nature of any bars, gym and offices.
In respect of the proposal to extend the ground at King George V site it is recommended some
traffic calming be introduced to the roads serving the site.
Severn Trent
Severn Trent Water raises no objections subject to conditions relating to drainage works being
undertaken to reduce the risk of flooding.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
The Trust is in receipt of both the original application and the subsequent additional information.
They confirm that a sufficient ecological assessment has been carried out for the site and that the
relevant areas of concern have been identified. They are also of the view that the proposed
mitigation measures for wildlife are appropriate and will ensure that the proposed development
does not result in any significant adverse effects on species.
Garden History Society
The Garden History Society which comments on proposals which may affect a registered Park or
Garden (Woodchester Park in this instance) has no comments to make.
English Nature
English Nature confirm the site is within 0.5km of Woodchester Park SSSI which is important for
its populations of Bats. The Environmental Statement recognises this importance and has
suggested valid mitigation measures to ensure the foraging routes of the Bats are not
significantly affected in the wider area around Woodchester Park.
English Heritage
English Heritage considers this to be a case which can be determined by the District Council in
accordance with Government Guidance, Development Plan policies and Conservation advice
locally. They do not wish to make any representations.
Countryside Agency
The Countryside Agency has decided not to make any formal representations on this application.
County Surveyor (Rich Gray)
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