Floodlit sports hub approved near Filey despite noise concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to replace an unused tennis court with a floodlit multi-use games area near Filey.

North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to replace a disused floodlit tennis court at Hunmanby's village playing fields with a modern multi-use games area (MUGA) for football, basketball and netball. The facility will provide a 30m by 20m playing surface, together with spectator seating, storage facilities and perimeter fencing. Four six-metre-high floodlight columns will extend use into the winter months, operating through an online booking system with lights programmed to switch off automatically after bookings finish.

Hunmanby Parish Council supported the scheme, stating the project would create new sporting opportunities, encourage participation in physical activity and provide a modern community facility for residents of all ages. Planning officers concluded that the proposal would improve an existing recreational facility rather than introduce a new use into open countryside. No objections were received from residents.

The council's environmental health team raised concerns about potential noise from sporting activities, particularly the impact of balls striking fencing and hard surfaces. To address these concerns, planners imposed closing time restrictions: 10pm from Monday to Thursday and 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

How it is being reported

• Unused tennis court to become new floodlit sports hubA NEW floodlit multi-sport hub for football, basketball and netball has been given the green light near Filey despite concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 27 Oct, 05:00
• Unused tennis court to become new floodlit sports hubA NEW floodlit multi-sport hub for football, basketball and netball has been given the green light near Filey despite concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.York Press · 27 Oct, 05:00

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