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

Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004
It is recommended the Committee Resolve not to Refuse the application subject to the
satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement. The heads of the Agreement to include:
1. The applicant to undertake the works and mitigation methods comprised in the applicant's
submitted Environmental Statement and Further Information.
2. That the development is phased so that work occurs in the following sequence:
(a) The new playing field at the King George V playing field is constructed before the new
stadium is brought into beneficial use and all community facilities are made available for use prior
to the bringing into use of the new stadium and work commences on the demolition of the
existing stadium site (The Lawn). That works be allowed to proceed on the existing site where
materials are to be recycled in the construction of the new stadium and do not prevent the pitch
at The Lawn for being used.
(b) A management plan for the extended King George V playing field is produced and agreed.
The plan to include booking arrangements and long-term maintenance of the facility. The
commuted sum for maintenance to be £12,000.00 unless agreed to the contrary with the Head of
Development Services in conjunction with Nailsworth Town Council.
(c) That during the course of construction works on the new stadium site 'The Lawn' be made
available for use by the existing users of the playing field at Nortonwood and the School, until
such time as the new facilities are available for use.
(d) A Bond or similar financial arrangement to be provided by the developer / applicant to provide
for sufficient funds for the restoration of the New Stadium Site to its existing condition should the
development permitted not be completed within twelve months of the cessation of any
construction works.
(e) An area of land of sufficient size to provide a MUGA be set aside from development within the
site, generally in accordance with the details submitted by the applicant, and upon notification in
writing by the Local Authority such land is made available for public use.
SITES INSPECTION PANEL
The Panel were joined by Councillor Mrs Wood and Councillor Jones. They inspected the site
and were made aware of the respective positions of existing residential and commercial property.
They were able to view the proposed highway works and suggested traffic calming measures.
The position of the new footway linking the area outside the school to the new stadium was
noted. The size and position of the new roundabout was viewed. The Panel took the opportunity
of walking the playing field site and considering the relationship of the works to the existing
properties and the landscape. The details of the topography were visible and the effect of the
shadowing study was considered. The location of the embankment where most of the wildlife
issues related to was pointed out. The repositioning of the playing field for the school was made
known as well as the area which does not form part of this application but will not be developed
to enable a possible MUGA to be created in the future was pointed out. The Panel viewed the
KGV site and could see the area of land it is proposed to extend for a playing field. The position
of the hedgerow was considered and the cut and fill operation required was shown on the plans.
Members were able to consider the nature of the highway network leading to this part of the site.
The Highway Authority representative confirmed there were no highway objections to the
proposals and that the scheme met technical requirements and had been considered in terms of
a safety audit. Questions were raised regarding the size and nature of the roundabout and
whether it would be possible for it to be planted.
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