Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the installation of four 15 metre tall floodlight masts each with no.3 2kw floodlights on top. The floodlights would be pointed down towards the pitch. The masts are proposed to be located in each corner of the pitch and provide 100lux over the pitch.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident who made the following comments:

       i.          Speaking on behalf of a local resident group.

     ii.          The amenities of local people were not being protected.

   iii.          Residents of Sedley Taylor Avenue would be impacted by the proposed lighting.

   iv.          Existing lighting was already problematic.

    v.          Additional conditioning was required regarding the angle and shading of the lights.

   vi.          Permitted hours should not exceed the current usage.

Nigel Faben, Treasurer of Cantabrigian RUFC addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Pippas (Queen Edith’s Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee regarding the application and made the following comments:

       i.          Local residents had concerns.

     ii.          Light pollutions would impact a number of properties.

   iii.          Concerns had been raised about the drainage of the sports field.

   iv.          Environmental information was missing.

    v.          Applications lacked considerations for neighbours.

   vi.          Neighbour fear increased use and extended hours of lighting.

 vii.          A travel plan was needed as access was problematic.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the officers.