Darlington school seeks earlier all-weather pitch opening times

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Polam Hall School in Darlington has applied to open its all-weather pitch from 8am instead of 9am, but neighbours object.

Polam Hall School on Grange Road has applied to open its all-weather pitch from 8am instead of 9am. The extended hours would be limited to school pupils only until 9am, with council officers arguing that children already use the playing fields at that time.

Five objections have been received from neighbours. One resident said the school had already caused 'constant noise, dust and disruption' from building works, and questioned the fairness of adding further noise 'so early in the morning'. Others raised concerns about parking and traffic on the quiet residential road, with residents reporting that parents already park on double yellow lines and in resident bays, 'creating a dangerous traffic situation'.

Council officers are recommending the plans be approved when Darlington Borough Council's Planning Applications Committee meets at 1.30pm on 21 October.

How it is being reported

• Darlington school could extend all-weather pitch opening times despite concernsNeighbours have raised concerns over plans to open the all-weather pitch at Polam Hall School an hour earlier each morning.The Northern Echo · 20 Oct, 08:00
• Darlington school could extend all-weather pitch opening times despite concernsNeighbours have raised concerns over plans to open the all-weather pitch at Polam Hall School in Darlington an hour earlier each morning.Darlington & Stockton Times · 20 Oct, 08:00

In this story: Polam Hall School · Darlington · Darlington Borough Council · Grange Road

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