Object
Allocations: Schedule of modifications
Representation ID: 32820
Received: 20/12/2013
Respondent: Mr J Cripps
I object to the Inspector's proposed changes to the wording in that the definition would be even less binding than the original RDC outline statement, specifically:-
A. The 340 metre radius dimension to some extent pinned down where the New Clubhouse might be built - the Inspector's revised wording imposes no such limit.
B. Sport England appear to have been given carte blanche on the Design & Location of the new facilities, apparently based on a modified statement that does not set any real criteria other than 'may be'.
C. The general area (West side of the site) in question is known to flood on a regular basis (after rain) - the hard surfacing inherent in mass housing will add (run off) to that problem. I am surprised there is no mention of this issue - given ground conditions will heavily influence the location of any credible playing surfaces (Football/Cricket/Other).
D. Given the community importance of this long standing Sport Club/Facility I find the absence of an outline plan on location and content somewhat remiss (even at this conceptual stage) of RDC and made worse by the Inspector's proposed even less definitive wording.
Formal Objection to Allocations Document modification - Ref: MM28
I object to the Inspector's proposed changes to the wording in that the definition would be even less binding than the original RDC outline statement, specifically:-
A. The 340 metre radius dimension to some extent pinned down where the New Clubhouse might be built - the Inspector's revised wording imposes no such limit.
B. Sport England appear to have been given carte blanche on the Design & Location of the new facilities, apparently based on a modified statement that does not set any real criteria other than 'may be'.
C. The general area (West side of the site) in question is known to flood on a regular basis (after rain) - the hard surfacing inherent in mass housing will add (run off) to that problem. I am surprised there is no mention of this issue - given ground conditions will heavily influence the location of any credible playing surfaces (Football/Cricket/Other).
D. Given the community importance of this long standing Sport Club/Facility I find the absence of an outline plan on location and content somewhat remiss (even at this conceptual stage) of RDC and made worse by the Inspector's proposed even less definitive wording.