Public consultation on the proposed Artificial Grass Pitch at Ashtead Recreation Ground
Following on from planning permission obtained in June 2021, Ashtead Football Club (Ashtead FC) is proposing to install a new, all-weather, artificial grass pitch at Ashtead Recreation Ground, to replace the existing tarmac surface and part of the grassed area closest to the football pavilion.
Ashtead FC’s vision is to provide an affordable facility, open to all members of the public, local schools, clubs, charities, local organisations and businesses to promote recreational activities throughout the year.
What is Mole Valley District Council’s role in this project?
The Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Development Management Committee, as the local planning authority, approved the football club’s original planning application for the new sports facility in June 2021.
Acting as the landowner (freeholder) and as a Trustee on behalf of Fields in Trust, they now need to take a decision about whether to permit the development and enter into the necessary property agreements. This involves balancing any potential benefits to the community and leisure provision (a fields in trust requirement) and the long-term provision of football facilities, against any disbenefits.
To inform their decision making, they want to provide an opportunity for the public and other key stakeholders to find out more about Ashtead FC’s proposals and to share their views.
Residents and organisations are invited to come to a drop-in information evening, to share your views and provide feedback.
DATE: Tuesday 20 June 2023
TIME: 5 – 8pm
VENUE: Ashtead Football Club (Barnett Wood Lane, KT21 2BZ)
Further information is below and residents can share their views and feedback via an online survey.
Paper copies of this survey will also be available at the information evening.
Residents can also provide feedback by emailing [email protected].
All feedback from this consultation will inform the MVDC Cabinet report that will be considered later this year as to whether Mole Valley District Council (as the landowner) should grant consent for the works and offer a lease of the additional land.
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