Sports Planning Consultants (SPC) support a successful Appeal by Homes England for land at Harras Moor in Whitehaven.
The proposal led to the loss of a disused football pitch, contrary to Policies SS4 and DM21 of the Local Plan and Policy SC3PU of the emerging plan. SPC developed a sports mitigation strategy in partnership with the Council and governing bodies of sport, which identified alternatives to replacing the on-site football pitch.
The strategy was supported by Sport England and a contribution of £100,000 was agreed to support the development of a hockey pitch on Whitehaven Academy, in lieu of replacing the disused pitch.
Comments