Leeds City Academy wins approval for floodlit 3G pitch

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:01 · Archive

Leeds City Academy has been permitted to install a floodlit artificial grass pitch despite 47 objections from nearby residents.

Leeds City Council has approved plans for Leeds City Academy to install a floodlit 3G artificial grass pitch, replacing an existing grass playing field on Woodhouse Cliff. The facility would enable football to be played all-year round at the school.

The council received 47 letters of objection raising concerns over noise, disturbance from floodlighting and road traffic issues. Nearby homes are situated around 25 metres from the proposed pitch. However, 24 comments in support were also received, welcoming the boost to sports facilities in the community.

Planning documents show floodlighting would be installed on eleven-metre steel columns around the playing area. The applicant carried out a noise assessment to help minimise impact on nearby homes. Objectors had advocated for natural grass or alternative pitch technologies instead, and raised concerns about the proposed hours of operation and evening use of the facility.

The council planning report concluded that the development would provide a high-quality, all-weather sports facility capable of year-round use for both the school and the wider community.

How it is being reported

• Leeds school gets green light for all weather sports pitch - despite objectionsThe artificial 3G grass pitch has been given the green lightYorkshire Evening Post · 15 Nov, 04:30
• Leeds City Academy wins permission for floodlit 3G pitch despite 47 objectionsA school can install new all-weather sports facilities despite dozens of objections from people living nearby.Wharfedale Observer · 13 Nov, 16:30

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