Gains through non residential development

Restoration of colliery spoil to provide sports facilities, Wakefield MDC-NEW

Sporting gain

A developer contribution to provide 2 football pitches (1 full size and 1 training) and associated facilities including a clubhouse; 8x18m high floodlights together with an sports stadium.

Type

The redevelopment of the former Prince of Wales colliery pit yard to provide for a mixed use urban extension to Pontefract. It includes the erection of 917 dwellings, employment development covering 21,853 sq m, 10 live-work units and ancillary facilities consisting of retail, restaurants, a medical centre, a community centre and a children’s day nursery.

Local authority

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Secured by

Under the terms of a S106 Agreement (2009), the owner undertook to provide for the layout and maintenance of the UEFA football pitches.  Sport England’s objections to the application were dropped after the developer agreed to enter into a community use agreement with Pontefract Collieries Football Club (PCFC).  PCFC was also offered the lease of the stadium for 99 years.

 

Enhancement of the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford

Sporting gain Pooled developer contributions of £16,078 (as at November, 2009) have been secured towards an identified need to replace and enhance its primary leisure centre, the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, which serves a strategic sport and recreation function across the Borough and beyond. 

Chelmsford Borough Council has estimated that funding of around £1.5M is required for a new programme of improvements at the Leisure Centre which will be carried out in parallel with previously approved essential maintenance and repair work.

Type Residential and commercial development
Secured by

A S106 Agreement.  Planning Contributions SPD, 2009 provides for strategic sport and recreational provision

Local authority Chelmsford Borough Council

Commercial development contributes towards sports facilities

Sporting gain A contribution of some £30K was made towards sports facilities.  The amount was spilt to offer £20K to enable the relocation of a bowling club and improved storage for equipment and machinery, and £10K potentially towards a BMX track; this is to be finalised after consultation with the community.
Proposal This commerical development includes a two storey building housing a veterinary clinic and A1/A3 retail units
Location Bicton Heath is located to the north of Shrewsbury.
Description The site previously was occupied by a public house and is located in the vicinity of a shopping centre. Planning permission was granted for this commercial development in 2003
Secured by

S106 Agreement

Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Local Plan (2001) policy TLR8 provides for open space provision on new residential development.  The authority has an adopted SPG, Provision of Recreational Open Space with Residential Development (2000).

Approval date Completed
Local authority Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council

Office Development provides new skate park identified by youth groups

Sporting Gain Football pitch, multi-use games area, skating facility
Proposal Office redevelopment on former factory site
Location Aviator Park, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey
Description 1.3 hectare site transferred to the local authority with the developer funding the provision of a full size football pitch, multi-use games area and skating facility. The skating facility came out of consultation with local youth groups
Secured by Legal agreement
Approval Date 2003
Local Authority Runnymede Borough council

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