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• A detailed assessment of ground conditions of the land proposed for the sports facility
shall be undertaken (including drainage and topography) to identify constraints which could
affect playing fi led quality.
• Based on the results of this assessment to be carried out in respect of the condition above,
a detailed scheme to ensure that the playing fi elds will be provided to an acceptable quality
shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Authority after consultation with
SRSA.
To ensure the quality of playing fi elds/ pitches is satisfactory and in accordance with SRSA Policy, the
following shall apply:
• The playing fi elds/ pitches shall be constructed and laid out in accordance with Local
Authority planning department standards and methods.
• Before development commences, a scheme for the improvement of playing fi eld drainage
including an improvement and maintenance implementation programme shall be submitted
to and approved in writing by the Local Authority Planning Department.
• It is highly recommended that the drainage assessment and improvement/ management
scheme is undertaken by a turf grass specialist/ consultant.
4.11 MANAGEMENT MATTERS
Multi-purpose
Sport Halls
To ensure the safe and effi cient use of the development and to ensure the fence does not have an
unacceptable visual impact, the following shall apply:
• Prior to commencement of development, details of protective fencing to be erected around
playing fi elds/ the facility, including location, height, type and materials shall be submitted to
and approved in writing by the Local Authority. The fencing shall be erected according to the
approved details before the development is used and thereafter retained and maintained.
Where facilities require fl oodlighting, to minimise light pollution in the interests of the amenity and
to maximise the opportunity for community use and/ or secure the viability of the development, the
following shall apply:
• Prior to commencement of the development, a plan setting out the type, design, lux levels
and measures to control glare and overspill light from fl ood lights and measures to ensure
lights are switched off when not in use shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Authority after consultation with SRSA. The plan shall be in accordance with SRSA/
National or International governing body technical design guidance notes. Thereafter, the
fl oodlighting shall be operated in accordance with the approved plan and maintained in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• The fl oodlighting shall not be operated on the playing fi elds/ courts after 22h00 hours on
weekdays and 24h00 hours on week-ends and public holidays.