Planning objection - online - Shropshire Council

Dear Sir/Madam 

RosiPea@aol.com 

20/01/2007 09:57 

To: planning.development@shropshire-cc.gov.uk 

cc: 

Subject: (no subject) 

Further to the recent planning application for the erection of a 2.4m high fence to the playing fields at 

the Wakeman School, I should like to register my opinion. 

I have noticed over the last few years that the local people have been using the playing field for 

evening entertainment on warm summer nights and unfortunately leaving rubbish behind. This has no 

doubt prompted the school to take this rather drastic action. 

Whilst I understand the reasons; broken bottles and general debris make the field unusable for the 

sports use for which it was intended. However putting a fence around it will not in reality achieve the 

desired result, as every fence has a weak point or two and will in very short time be breached. We will 

then be left with an expensive, useless and ugly eyesore. 

Perhaps a better solution would be to place refuse bins at all strategic entrances and maybe pay for 

security personnel to walk round on a regular basis to ensure the people using the field leave it clean. 

Also a more regular usage by local sport clubs would ensure the field was not left vacant and so 

attractive to the more disorderly revelry. 

I live on the other side of the river and the sound of laughter and fun coming from the other side of the 

river is a joy hear on the warm summer nights. It is so nice that youngsters can meet, play and 

socialise for free in the fresh air. Unfortunately their lack of housekeeping skills has left us with the 

prospect of yet another fenced in space. Sadly they have to a greater extent brought this upon 

themselves, however didn't anyone at the Wakeman or their parents think to educate them. 

I walk my dogs over the field a least once a day and will miss the level open space on which my dogs 

can run without danger of spraining a leg as on the adjacent potholed park. I always pick up any 

poop the dogs may leave as I know there is nothing more unpleasant than running through the smelly 

stuff whilst enjoying a good game, be it football or any sport. All the dog owners I meet there do the 

same. 

In conclusion, I object to the new fence for all the reasons above and would be interested to know 

why other avenues have not been pursued. 

Yours faithfully

"Judy Coleridge" 

 

20/01/2007 15:18 

Dear Head of Planning and Development Control, 

Shirehall, SY2 6ND. 

To: 

cc: , 

 

Subject: The playing fields. 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

I am a long-term resident of Castlefields - I can remember the Wakeman Playing Field before it 

existed. I'm very concerned indeed about the Wakeman School's application for a tall enclosure 

fence for their playing field. 

I understand their desire for this - the field is subject to mindless littering by young people's groups 

in summer evenings, and the danger that could be caused by broken glass and mowed-up litter. I 

also understand that the Wakeman School needs the field in a good condition, and has to pay staff to 

have it cleared at the moement. 

However, the answer is not to enclose the area. Such an area is an invaluable community 

resource, (even if this was not the intention), and creates a vital lung and open space to the 

Underdale and Monkmoor residents. It is also an appropriate open space between 2 conservation 

areas. Locals walk dogs, fly kites, practice tai chi juan (myself), and have picnics. It is also 

contravening local and national directives for open space and the local plan. 

The money that this horrible fence will take could be used to hire or encourage evening patrols, 

rubbish bins and dog poo bins - there are NONE at 

There could be notices, asking people to be aware. I see no attempt has been made to deal with the 

young people who create the problem - for goodness sake, they are only school children, not huge 

thugs! So we have to imprison space because of school children? The money could be spent on 

educating them, or some cctv even. Their could be letters to all houses in the Monkmoor and 

Castlefields area, asking and demanding youngsters are taught to respect this resource - maybe 

done through the schools - with parents having to sign that the whole family has read and understood 

the letter. 

I would like to know what you intend to do to improve facilities for locals if you do unwisely go 

ahead. The other side of Castle Walk is too small to accommodate all needs - and needs to be kept 

low-key so very young children can be safely catered for in their little play space. 

Also, where are you going to send the young people? Into the Castlefields Precinct, where we - 

of the Castlefields Action Team - have gone to a lot of voluntary trouble to try to create a better 

enviornment for all the residents. I would like to know what are your plans for this? 

Yours faithfully,

"Katherine" 

 

22/01/2007 13:42 

Dear Head of Planning and Development Control 

Shropshire County Council 

Shirehall, SY2 6ND 


To: 

cc: , 

 

Subject: Castlefields Playing Fields 

I have only lived in Castlefields, Shrewsbury for two and a half years but in this time have really 

begun to appreciate the value of open spaces to the local residents and community as a whole. There 

are few areas locally for youth to play sports, let off steam and meet safely - the Wakeman fields 

being the best example. The fields are also well used by adults to meet socially and for activities such 

as walking and kite flying. 

The news that the Council and Wakeman School are proposing to fence off the fields has therefore 

alarmed me a great deal. In a world where we are being encouraged to get out and about more and 

one which is becoming increasingly urban, it is more important than ever that we retain what spaces 

we have left - and for the benefit of the public. 

I have not been blind to the problems of litter in the field largely as a result of the use of local youth, 

and that this litter can be less than pleasant. The sometimes unsavoury behaviour of the youth is also 

well known. However it is very important to emphasis that it is the litter which is the greatest problem 

with the fields rather than the people who use it and that at present, there are no provisions for litter 

around or close to the fields. What would make sense would be for litter bins to be installed even if 

only as a trial so that the difference can be observed and noted. I'm sure that in the past you have 

yourself found yourself at railway stations and other places without a litter facility and been lost for 

where to put your used coffee pot or tissue or chocolate wrapper - the easiest option being to just 

abandon it discreetly. When people are given options, they are able to make choices - no options, no 

choices. 

The Council should also note that the closure of the fields is contrary to the Local Plan for the 

Borough which aims to preserve open spaces. Where does the Council propose that people go? 

Outside the Castlefields Precinct - an area already highlighted as a problem spot by the Borough and 

the focus of a regeneration programme with the purpose of improving not detracting from its 

presence! Sydney Avenue has been flooded for the last few months and is anyway relatively small 

and often grassy making it unsuitable for sports. How about the allotments - will we have bored youth 

breaking in to vandalise people's efforts? 

The purpose of this email is to ask the Council to reconsider the proposal to close off the Wakeman 

playing fields for the detriment of the Castlefields, Cherry Orchard and Monkmoor communities. 

Thank you for your attention and I look forward to hearing more news in the near future, 

Yours sincerely, 

Katherine Shepherd 

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Katherine Shepherd BSc (Hons) MSc DIC GradEI 

Project Manager - Marches Energy Agency 

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Dr Chris Bunting 

Planning and Development Control 

Shirehall 

Shrewsbury SY2 6ND 

Dear Sir, 

6, Victoria Street, 

Castlefields, 

Shrewsbury SY1 2HS 

Landline: 01743 249916 

Mobile: 07779851044 

e-mail: christopher.bunting1@btopenworld.com 

January 22 nd 2007 

Objection to planning application Ref CC2006/0031 

As a resident of the Conservation Area of Castlefields I wish to raise an 

objection to the current planning application to erect a 2.5 metre security 

fence around the Wakeman School playing field adjacent to Castlewalk. I 

have lived in the area for 23 years. 

This area is extensively used by members of the local community both young 

and old. It clearly has a use in providing recreational, social and sport facilities 

in an area which lacks other local facilities for young people. It is a social 

meeting space where young people from different schools meet to share 

social exchange, usually involving informal sporting activity. There is rarely 

any social nuisance or disturbance associated with this activity. 

In its current form the green space is a visual asset to the locality. I consider 

the proposal to fence it off with a security fence of these proportions would 

produce an unsightly, bleak vista. At a time when planning control for the 

regeneration and improvement of the Castlefields Conservation area is 

beginning to produce pleasing results I consider the passing of the current 

application would result in a major setback to this process. 

I therefore wish my objection to be noted and I would appreciate notification of 

the result of the decision by the planning committee. 

Yours faithfully, 

C Bunting

"maxine hitchcock" 

 

22/01/2007 16:25 

To whom it may concern, 


cc: 

Subject: proposed fencing around Wakeman Field 

I have just returned from walking my dog around Castle walk and Wakeman 

Field. A most pleasant experience and something i guess i have learned to 

take for granted, since moving back to Shropshire 2 years ago. I live in 

Castlefields and I have three children, my eldest is at the Wakeman and my 

two boys attend Martin Wilson School. I was nursing up until recently but 

have now decided to start up my own business in Shrewsbury. I am a 

therefore a true member of the local community and myself, my family, their 

health and wellbing will be adversely affected if the proposed fence is 

erected around the perimeter of the field. 

I urge the School, SCC, SABC and my local councillors to not permit this 

plan to go ahead. 

If the reasoning behind it it to prevent litter and 'abuse' of the field by 

youngsters then this monstrocity of a fence will not serve that purpose. 

The 

vandals will simply climb the fence, throw litter over/ hang it on the 

fence, graphitise it and so on. It will also give off an extremely negative 

message to locals and visitors alike and simply let the vandals/litterbugs 

feel as though they have made an impact on the local community and feel 

quite 'proud of it'. a bit like the ASBO has done for certain individuals' 

credibility. 

If on the other hand, the reasoning behind it is to bring in a little 

revenue for the school through renting out the land, then this is just 

shortsighted and far too commercial an enterprise for our local school. 

Shrewsbury has many sports fields/cetres/facilities and indeed other 

schools 

do ,of course, rent out their flields to local clubs..But the Wakeman field 

is different. It is not even attached to the school. I think for this 

reason 

it has always felt more part of the community than part of the school. My 

daughter has complained bitterly that she does not do enough sport at the 

Wakeman and that the field is underused. If this is so then why not sell it 

to the SABC as public recreation land. The resulting sums of money can go 

towards buying further minibuses and staff to use other school sports 

fields. 

When i moved back here in 1995, after 20 years living in Dorset, I could 

not 

believe the inherent beauty in the Castlefields area. The picnicing that we 

have done, playing football, frisbies, flying kites on the field as well as 

taking the children there to build snowmen and have fun last winter. 

Please, please don't let this proposal go ahead. 

Maxine Hitchcock 

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"Sean Mahar" 

 

24/01/2007 11:56 

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cc: , 

, 

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Subject: Wakeman school fence 

I am writing today to voice my vigorous objection to the planned fencing. 

To use public funds to keep the public out of a green space is anathema to 

the reasons we fund a government. The field is in gentle and constant use 

out of school hours by local residents for kite flying, dog walking, ball 

playing and relaxing. The only alternative is the misshapen, uneven, sodden 

fields across the bike path. This alternative space is unfit for any 

purpose, even its "play area" sees more use by unruly drunken teenagers 

than children. Aside from the unforgivable and incomprehensible idea to 

keep people out of a space for which they are paying is the sheer ugliness 

of the planned fence. The area already has one prison and it predates any 

of us residents, we do not need to look at the modern equivalent, nor do we 

intend to pay for it. 

Dr. Sean Mahar 

2 The Dana 

Shrewsbury SY1 2HP 

01743 362 076

"janice lloyd" 

 

24/01/2007 17:04 

Head of Planning and Development Control, 

Shirehall, SY2 6ND 

Dear Sir/Madam, 


cc: 

Subject: Castle Walk Playing Fields 

As residents of Castlefields overlooking the Castle Walk playing fields we 

wish to object to the County Council's plan to erect a steel fence around 

the area. 

We undertand the Wakeman School's concerns for the welfare of their pupils 

but have they considered the more positive and economical options to 

protect 

their health and safety? 

We feel the provision of waste bins,recycle bins for cans and bottles, dog 

waste bins etc, all sadly lacking at present, would encourage people to 

respect the space and dispose of their waste responsibly. Also some low key 

security measures could be undertaken with lighting and CCTV. 

It would be a great shame if local children and adults are prevented from 

using this vital open space for their recreational needs because of what is 

nothing more than irresponsible disposal of litter by a small minority of 

the community. This situation could be easily rectified by considering the 

suggestions put forward above. 

If the plan goes ahead to erect an ugly steel fence it would be a complete 

and irreversible blot on the beautiful landscape and would have a negative 

impact on our treasured community. 

We therefore urge you very strongly to reconsider your plans so that this 

valued piece of land can be enjoed by all and not just restricted to school 

use. 


Janice Lloyd and Mick Savory, 

9 Dorset St, SY1 2JB, 

Tel: 01743 350179 

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ities.gov.uk 

25/01/2007 11:29 


cc: miles.kenny@shrewsbury.gov.uk, 

alan.mosely@shropshire-cc.gov.uk 

Subject: Planning application CC2006/0031 

I am writing to object against this application. Along with hundreds of 

others - including schoolchildren - I walk along Castle Walk on a daily 

basis to and from work. 

My reasons are: 

1. That school playing fields should be accessible to the wider community - 

free of charge - out of school hours. My understanding of education policy 

is that it would support extended use. I would strongly object to my 

taxes or community charge payments which contribute to education services 

being misdirected in this way. 

2. That a pallisade fence would infringe upon my sense of personal safety, 

which is helped by the wider visibility and accessibility of the walk. 

3. That a fence would detract from the visual appearance of the walkway to 

the great detriment of the local area and local community. 

I should add that I am extremely grateful to the Castlefields Action Group 

for bringing this to my attention. 

Liz Flood. 

Cleveland Street resident. 

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"paola alessandri" 

 

25/01/2007 12:38 

To: 

cc: "judy coleridge" , 

, 

Subject: Wakeman field 


I am a resident of Castlefields, and I am writing to you to express my disappointment and opposition 

to the proposed fencing of the Wakeman's playing field. 

The field is an invaluable resource for both Castlefields and Monkmoor residents who use it at all 

times of the year for open air activities. 

I work in the Health Improvement service of the Public Health department of Shropshire County 

Council, and as you will certainly be aware, we have a massive problem on our hands in trying to halt 

the year-on-year increase of obesity among school age children and the population as a whole. 

A vital part of the strategy in tackling the problem is to increase physical activity, but people need safe 

and pleasant places to exercise. This is particularly true for children, for whom traffic is a great threat. 

The Wakeman's playing field offers precisely such a safe and pleasant environment for people of all 

ages, and at present it constitutes a great asset for the health and well-being of the local population 

and as such can be part of the broader picture put in place to implement the latest Community 

Strategy and Corporate Performance Improvement Plan. 

I understand that the improper use of the field by a minority with the consequent trail of litter it creates 

is a problem for the school, but fencing off the field seems a very drastic and undemocratic measure 

to take. 

Surely there are more creative and positive ways to deal with the issue, rather than depriving a 

deserving majority of a much needed space. 

I urge you to reconsider the plan and not to allow it to go ahead. 

Sincerely 

Paola Alessandri-Gray 

13 Victoria Street 

Castlefields 

SH1 2HS

"Harry w" 

 

25/01/2007 19:50 


To: stephen.williams@shrewsbury.gov.uk, 

andrew.wagner@shrewsbury.gov.uk, 

miles.kenny@shrewsbury.gov.uk, 

cc: 

Subject: WAKEMAN FIELD CLOSURE 

Im am writing to voice my objections of a fence being constructed around the Wakeman 

field. As a student of Sports Development at Leeds Metropolitan University I think that it is 

an absolute disgrace that the school and council intend to build a fence around the field. Iv 

have played on the Wakeman field for over 20 years and with out the access to the field I 

would have had no other place to play sports outside of school or college. As a council 

shouldn’t you be aiming to improve the physical and social well being of the local 

community by promoting mass participation? Where will the local youngsters of Castlefields 

be able to play sport? How do you think England will be able to produce sports stars of the 

future if schools and councils decide to close playing fields? Harry Willhoit 

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To whom it may concern 


Shrewsbury 

SY1 2HS 

25 th January 

I am writing regarding the planning application (CC2006/0031), put 

forward by the Wakeman School and the County Council. Whilst 

sympathising with concerns of the School Principal and the 

Governors, I feel that their solution to the problem of possible 

vandalism and litter, does not pay sufficient regard to the needs of the 

local community, nor does it comply with the local plan to ‘respect 

the character and appearance of the area.’ 

It seems that the construction of the palisade fence would limit the 

use of an open space and recreation area to the local community, 

whilst benefiting the school and the County Council, because of 

resulting increased revenue. 

This area has been a wonderful facility for locals and much valued by 

them- my son spent hours and days playing knockabout football there 

in an environment that I felt to be usable and safe. It seems a great 

shame to use drastic measures to preserve the needs of one user at 

the expense of others. 

Is it not possible to reach a compromise? I would like to log my 

objection to the planning application 

Yours 

Trish Cole (Local resident)

"Toby Green" 

 

25/01/2007 22:52 

Dear Planning Development, 


cc: 

Subject: Ref: CC2006/0031 - letter of objection 

I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to the proposed erection of a 2.5 metre 

fence around the perimeter of the Wakeman Playing Fields. 

This proposal is clearly in contravention of various specific policy guidelines at both local 

and national level. 

1) The SABC local plan states that "Planning Permission will not be granted for development 

that will result in the loss of existing sports facilities (and) playing fields". 

It could not be much clearer than that! The proposal will result in the loss of the playing 

fields for the use of the communities of Castlefields and Cherry Orchard. This 

2) The council must comply with the National Playing Fields Assocation directive by law. 

This directive states that playing fields must not be closed further to public use. 

It is therefore clear that this proposal is in contravention of written planning and playing 

fields policy which the council are mandated to observe by law. Were permission 

nevertheless to be granted, this could pave the way for a successful complaint to the Local 

Government Ombudsman were permission granted, something that is both unnecessary and 

costly. 

The playing fields provide a vital resource to the people of Castlefields and Cherry orchard. 

They must not be taken away from residents through such a thoughtless, selfish, and costly 

scheme. 


Toby Green

Good morning 

"Clare Wearden" 

 

26/01/2007 08:21 

To: 

cc: 

Subject: Wakeman Fields 

We would like to add our objections to the plans to fence off the playing fields at Wakeman School. 

This space is used extensively by residents of Castlefields, Underdale and Cherry Orchard for leisure 

activities in the absence of any other suitable space and simply because it has been used thus for 

many years. The school certainly underutilises the facility. 

As a family we use it regularly during the Spring and Summer for cricket, running, picnics etc. We 

always make sure any litter is picked up and taken away – not just our own and it is a lot cleaner than 

many other green areas in Shrewsbury 

I though it was government policy was to protect such recreation spaces for the general public? 

Good luck with this 

Clare Wearden and Mike Cripps 

Tom, Elizandra and Dominic Cripps (11, 9 and 4) 

28 Albert Street, SY1 2HT 

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"Alan Gray" 

 

26/01/2007 13:02 

To: 

cc: 

Subject: Wakeman playing field 

As a resident of Castlefields, parent of two almost teenage children and with a view of the proposed 

fencing around the playing field of the Wakeman school I would like to register my opposition to the 

planned security fence. 

As a hopefully responsible parent trying to encourage my children to engage in regular physical 

activity, we have regularly used these playing fields for at least the past ten years. With the very 

limited garden space and playing areas in the victorian part of Castlefields, the Wakeman field has 

given my own and many other local children the opportunity to engage in team games such as 

football, cricket, rounders etc, as well as other pastimes such as kite flying, tennis, model airplane 

flying, star gazing or just running about in a relatively safe environment. Although the younger 

children have usually been supervised the ability of ten or so older kids to pop over the river for a kick 

around or a game of tag has given them fresh air, exercise and the bit of independence essential for 

developing confidence. Castlefields will become a less attractive place to bring up children with just a 

fenced compound opposite. 

Without this very valuable open space local families will be forced to contribute to local traffic 

problems and air pollution by having to use the car to access facilities further afield. Even worse, 

physical activity could well be seriously reduced and our children could join the ranks of the growing 

number of overweight children whose future health problems will put further pressure on the health 

service. 

There is very limited playing space in this area, especially that is suitable for kids to kick a ball 

around. The 'public recreation area' adjacent to the Wakeman playing field is not level, uneven, barely 

maintained, certainly not a suitable football pitch and used by all the dog owners in the area, 

especially early in the morning. When I have attempted to play with the children there, I have 

invariably needed to scrape dog faeces from their shoes or clothing and do not consider it a safe play 

area at all. The riverside part of this area has also been a congregating area for alcohol consumption 

probably for those banned from the town centre. Forcing vulnerable children off of the Wakeman field 

will severly limit safe playing space. If the Wakeman field is not available to older children, the 

toddlers play area nearby will probably become overused by them. Although some irresponsible 

owners do let their dogs foul the Wakeman field, this seems to be far less of a problem. People seem 

to respect the fact that it is for playing on (even with no dog litter warning signs). 

I do understand that there are problems with groups of older youths congregating on the Wakeman 

field, especially on summer evenings. I have witnessed myself the noise produced and the litter and 

broken glass that has occasionally been left behind. 

To spend a fortune to fence off this fantastic local amenity as a response to a few irresponsible 

youths seems to me a completely disproportionate reaction that will unfairly penalise the many 

dozens of more reasonable people who currently benefit greatly from this open space.I have myself 

picked up rubbish from the field, but suggest that a few sturdy rubbish bins could perhaps encourage 

responsible behaviour. 

Could not the anti-social behaviour of these older youths be addressed in a less restrictive manner? 

Perhaps a greater police presence or a security camera or two could be installed, as I have witnessed 

in public parks in other towns and cities. 

Perhaps local youths could be approached through youth workers and Community Support Officers to 

remind them of their social responsibilities and to even engage them in the protection and 

enhancement of this space. Perhaps prisoners from the Dana could help out once in a while and get 

some fresh air as well.

Local youths/young people also need somewhere to 'hang out', and I am sure many residents/parents 

would prefer that they were out in a relatively safe local field rather than in far more built up areas 

such as the Spar precinct, on the streets, or in pubs. The problem of underage and irresponsible 

alcohol consumption which i am sure has fuelled some of the antisocial behaviour on the Wakeman 

field can be dealt with in a more constructive way than just reducing the space available. 

I would hope that the local community, with support from police, Council and other organisations, and 

with an open minded and creative approach from the school, we can at least attempt to preserve and 

this rare piece of open land within what is a relatively dense residential area. 

The proposed 2.4 m fence does not appear to meet the criteria for fencing permitted within the 

conservation area that the rest of us are meant to abide by. How can this possibly be in keeping with 

the historic feel of the area that we are trying to preserve? The existing mesh fencing, thankfully 

partially screened by some trees, is at least virtually invisible. The proposed fencing is probably very 

expensive, visually very intrusive, and presumaby will need regular maintenence to keep it green. Is 

this really a sensible use of presumably public money? 

If the fence is definitely to go ahead, could not gates be installed to enable local children to play 

during daylight hours and to enable a footpath to be maintained between Castlefields and Abbey 

Forgate when the river is in flood? 

It saddens me greatly that the County Council with support from this community cannot come up with 

a more creative people-friendly solution. 

Yours faithfully 

Alan N Gray 


Castlefields 

SY1 2HS

Dear Planners: 

melisa treasure 

 

26/01/2007 13:58 


cc: 

Subject: Wakeman School playing fields fence plan 

I am writing to protest most strongly against this blight on the landscape! Not only will it 

destroy the lovely open field view from the Castlefields prison garden and riverbank walk 

and houses, but it will prevent our neighbourhood children and our visiting grandchildren 

from playing on this field. Castlefields is a lovely place to live because of the nearby wide 

open green spaces. It is a terrible idea and socially devisive: fencing in any of the open land 

left in this town will spoil the whole feel of Shrewsbury which is still a pleasing combination 

of houses and gardens and green open spaces. 

The reason tourists visit this town and many enjoy living here is that it is still a handsome, 

historic and partly rural town, but these qualities are being eroded year by year. You are 

giving permission for the destruction of Shrewsbury's ancient buildings and the building of 

expensive and unnecessary new ones (the theatre!!) on every available green space! Why not 

restore what we already have and improve the services that make this town a decent and 

agreeable place to live. 

I beg you not to allow these playing fields to be fenced in. 


M.H. Treasure 22 Albert Street Castlefields SY1 2HT

Head of Planning Development Control 

Economy and Environment 

Shirehall 

Abbey Foregate 

Shrewsbury 

SY2 6ND 


20 Victoria St 

Castlefields 

Shrewsbury 

SY 1 2HS 

22nd January 2007 

Re: Planning application CC2006f0031 by the County Council seeking planning 

permission for erection of 2.4m security fencing round the Castle Walk playing 

fields of the Wakeman School, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. 

We wish to oppose the granting of this planning permission on the following grounds. 

First, such a fence will be unsightly and in contravention of the Borough Local Plan in 

its negative impact on the character and appearance of the neighbouring conservation 

areas. It will blight this stretch of the river towpath, which is popular as a leisure 

facility for walkers, cyclists and tourists. 

Secondly, the field has been used for many years by members of the communities of 

Castlefields and Underdale. It is the only green space in this area that is suitable for 

playing ball games or many other sports, as the public space on the opposite side of 

Castle Walk is dangerously uneven. With its removal, both chldren and adults in 

these two areas would lose a valuable opportunity for physical exercise and 

enjoyment. 

A small number of people have misused the playing fields, creating litter and dog 

mess. We m entirely supportive of the school in wishing to remove this 

unpleasantness and danger from their grounds, but feel that this is possible without the 

damage to the surrounding community that the present plan would entail. The 

enormous budget needed to erect the fence could pay for litter-picking or other 

ground-keeping measures for years to come. Most of the littering happens in the late 

evening during summer, in other words over a limited period, which would make 

security patrols a viable proposition.

II tnese measures are found not to be practicable, and a fence essential, we would 

continue to oppose such an unsightly choice of fencing, and to call for a fence that is 

less aggressive and more in keeping with nature of the 'green lung' that the Castle 

Walk area currently provides for the town. We would applaud the school and County 

Council if they could continue to provide community access at non-problematic 

times: during the winter months and in the day-time in the summer. With the 

provision of litter bins and bins for the disposal of dog waste, we are convinced that 

this would largely remove the nuisance currently experienced. 

There thus appear to be a range of measures that can combat the problems currently 

faced in this case: we are sure that a compromise can be reached that will allow the 

pupils of the Wakeman access to safe and pleasant playing field facilities, without 

blighting the local area or depriving the community of one of it valued resources. 

Yours faithfully 

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Regarding:Planning application Ref: CC2006/0031 by Wakeman School and the 

County Council. 

We wish to register our objection to the proposed erection of the palisade 

fence which will enclose the 'Wakeman School ' 

playing fields along side the Castle walk in Shrewsbury. 

Lynn Williams 

John Kilburn 

Megan Willliams 

of Monkmoor 

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Subject: CC2006/0031 

I am writing to object to the above planning application for the following reasons; 

Firstly, the Underdale Conservation area was created last year to prevent inappropriate developments 

effecting the locality. By all means replace the existing fence (which is severely neglected) at the 

current height and in an appropriate style but the proposed fence will be extremely unsightly and 

completely out of character with, not only Underdale, but also Castlefields conservation area. A new 

fence with a stile would allow people to use the field for sporting activities but would deter dog walkers 

so removing any health & safety concerns over continued access. 

Secondly, the school is meant to be a part of the local community but they are wishing to barricade 

themselves away. It is a playing field not an expensive IT suite with lots of expensive equipment to 

protect! The school is funded out of residents Council tax and so the playing fields should be available 

to use by the local community, as they desire, out of school hours. I have heard talk that the school 

wish to charge for the use of the field, however, not that many groups use it now and given the better 

facilities elsewhere (eg Sundorne Road, Meole Brace and the new football stadium when it is 

completed) even fewer are likely to. Having a fenced field will not attract people from outside to use 

the facilities in the area. There is no good economic or social reason why this development should be 

allowed. 

yours sincerely 

Janette Murray 

28 Underdale Road 

Shrewsbury 

SY2 5DW 

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This application has just been drawn to my 

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Whilst I appreciate the concerns of Wakeman 

School regarding trespass and antisocial 

behaviour on the school playing field I feel that 

the proposal to erect a 2.4m palisade security 

fence is an overreaction to a situation that could 

be remedied more efficiently, and in a more cost 

effective manner, if existing enforcement rules 

were applied. 

Since the drug taking and underage drinking that 

has been reported as taking place on the playing 

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Regarding irresponsible dog owners allowing 

their dogs to foul the field, the Police and 

Community Support Officers have the power to 

prosecute dog owners if they fail to clean up after 

their dogs. Therefore these powers should be 

used before resorting to the more permanent and 

expensive solution of erecting a fence. 

If the authorities find that they cannot enforce the 

law, and a fence is deemed necessary, then rigid 

steel mesh fencing is less visually obtrusive than 

palisade fencing and, according to the SCC 

Crime Prevention Officer, is less vulnerable to 

damage. As the SCC Crime Prevention Officer is 

the relevant expert in this area, I would suggest 

that this design be used along the entire 845m 

boundary, and not only along the Castle Walk 

cycle path. 

The Planning Committee has concerns regarding 

litter that may accumulate between the fence and 

the existing railings, a Mer recommendation 

should be that litter bins are provided on both 

sides of any fence, and regularly emptied. 

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I am a resident and has lived here for the past 2 

years. Concerning antisocial behaviour, this is the 

worst area I have had to reside. The playing fields 

offer a refuge for yobs, especially during the 

summer months. There have been a number of 

incidents over the past 2 years that have involved 

police and one occasion where an innocent 

bystander was attacked and the ambulance called. 

The playing fields have also become repository 

for litter and dog excrement. 

I would urge the Council to install more bins 

regardless of the outcome of this application. 

As far as I am concerned this scheme should go 

ahead irrespective of the Conservation issues and 

objections raised by people who cannot and will

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not control their children. I note that the crime 

prevention officer is in support of this application 

for the same reasons that I am.

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cc: miles.kenny@shrewsbury.gov.uk, willhoit@tiscali.co.uk 

Subject: Wakeman Palisade Fence 

It is with regret that I must disagree with Mr Willhoit and support the 

planning 

proposal to fence in the Wakeman playing fields. 

For years I have watched people walking their dogs across the fields and 

felt 

sympathy for those teachers and pupils that have had to clear up the messes 

before they can play games, as well as other rubbish that has been left 

behind 

by the general public. 

The fence will also keep out the young who have frequented the SE corner at 

night enjoying bouts of drinking etc. I have found it quite intimidating 

at 

times walking along Underdale Road at night through 30 or 40 

alcohol-fuelled 

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N J Howard 

31 North Street 

Castlefields 

Shrewsbury 

31 Jan 2007 

Nick Howard 

 

31/01/2007 21:55 

CC06/31 CC2006/31 

attention Peter Walker 

Planning Application for land 

adjoining Castle Walk Shrewsbury 

erection of 2.4 metre high (8 foot) 

palisade fencing 

I would like to object on the grounds of 

the significant visual impact to open 

leisure spaces and paths this fence will 

have. 

I would particularly like to draw 

attention to a major misrepresentation 

in the application which claims that the 

fence will be screened from view by 

existing trees. As such below I detail a 

survey of the trees surrounding the 

proposed fence line. (Distances are 

approximate) 

On the eastern side of the site 

nearest to Underdale road, there are no 

trees on the outside of the fence line 

for a good 50 metres and only a few 

minor trees further along towards the 

railway. Even if the fence line was 

altered to run inside existing trees it 

would not make a major difference, as 

there are only a few small trees on this 

edge of the site. This side of the site 

is only a few metres from the castle 

walk and will thus be highly visible to 

everyone using this path, cycleway. 

On the side the site adjoining Castle 

Walk path, cycleway the fence will be on 

top of an existing bank of 1.5 m , ie 

total height above Castle Walk of 3.9m ( 

12 1/2 feet). The trees along this side 

of the site are not continuos but large 

gaps in just the wrong places for any 

screening effect. 

Starting from the footbridge 

In the first 24 m there is only one 

poplar tree providing about .5 m of 

screening , ie. its trunk. 

A 4m wide conifer 

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A 13 m gap containing one poplar 

A 4-5 m conifer 

A 8m gap 

A poplar and small conifer 4m 

A 1-2 m gap 

This is followed by 4-5 m conifers 

with 3-4 m gaps between them 

Part way along is a 14m gap 

containing one dead conifer 

At the end of this northern edge of 

fence line is 16m stretch containing one 

insubstantial conifer 

The conifers are unlikely to grow 

substantially due to ground conditions, 

infact they show signs of die back, one 

large tree has recently died. The fence 

is to the south of these trees, it will 

over shadow the lower branches (ie those 

which are supposed to screen the fence) 

. It is likely to cause these branches 

to die back even if the rest of the tree 

survives. 

On the western side of the site the 

fence will be on a bank which is upto 3m 

high, total height with fence 5.4m 

(17feet). 

From the footbridge, on the outside of 

fence line view from the river bank path 

on the same side of the river. 

In the first 70m there is only one 

medium sized deciduous tree 

The 3rd 1/4 of the fence has 

significant tree, shrub screening 

The last 1/4 at the railway end 

will about 50% screened in summer, but 

this provides very little screening in 

winter. 

From the tow path on the opposite side 

of the river, a popular walk only one 

substantial riverside tree adds any 

screening in the 1st half of the fence 

line. 2nd half has a few medium size 

trees but even in summer there will be 

clear view of an unscreened stretch of 

fencing. 

Moving the fence to run behind 

existing trees will only give a partial 

improvement, as they are few and small. 

In particular the two corners of the 

fence adjoining Castle Walk, a popular 

and well used path, cycleway have no 

screening. These are the most visual 

parts of the proposed fence. 

N J Howard 

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Shropshire County Council 26 Victoria Street 

Castlefields 

Shrewsbury 

SY1 2HS 

28 January 2007 

For the attention of Peter Walker 

Dear Sir, 

RE: PLANNING APPLICATION – ERECTION OF 2.4 M HIGH DARK GREEN 

STEEL PALISADE SECURITY FENCING AROUND THE CASTLE WALK 

PLAYING FIELDS. 

I have previously submitted a letter of objection to the above planning application, 

dated 23 October 2006. Whilst I wish this original letter to be taken into consideration 

during the planning process, on reflection, I would also like to make additional 

comment as outlined below. 

I have given the issue of the proposed fence construction some considerable thought 

over the past months, not least because I cycle to work along Castle Walk on a daily 

basis. Whilst I maintain a level of sympathy with the Wakeman School regarding the 

littering and occasional misuse of the playing fields, which I understand is a principal 

driver of the proposals, I cannot agree that the plans to erect a huge steel fence 

represent a sustainable solution to the problem. My main points of objection are as 

follows: 

1. The littering problem is a seasonal effect resulting from the congregation of 

young people, often under the effects of alcohol (but more commonly 

adolescent peer pressure), which at worst occurs over 3 to 4 months of the 

year. In reality, the vast majority of misuse occurs during the Summer school 

holidays; this is typically localised in nature, being mainly limited to two sites, 

one to the east and one to the west of the site. 

Given the highly predictable pattern of misuse, both temporally, spatially and 

in the nature of the culprits involved, surely there are more appropriate 

solutions to managing the effects of a relative minority, other than the 

draconian plans which have been put forward. 

2. I have major doubts as to whether the hugely costly undertaking of erecting 

approaching one kilometre of fencing will eradicate the misuse problems in 

any case. If erected, presumably the fencing would act as a challenge to those 

individuals intent on causing problems (and if the area is not adequately 

policed, there would be no further deterrent to those wishing to continue 

accessing the fields; incidentally, if the area were better policed there would 

be no need for a fence in the first place). Furthermore, those individuals who 

may be put-off by the fencing would likely be displaced onto either the fields 

to the north of Castle Walk (in the centre of which sits a children’s play area, 

which is already subject to some littering, the scale of which would

presumably increase should the plans go ahead), or the river bank to the west 

of the playing fields (thus causing increased disturbance to the local residents 

and posing risks to the Wakeman school children and other users of the 

footpaths across this area). 

3. The proposals will deprive the Castlefields and Underdale Road areas of a 

much needed and highly valued recreational facility. This has historically been 

an area where local people, both young and old, enjoy a variety of pastimes 

from football to kite flying. The amenity is therefore a feature of the 

community which brings people together (rather then excluding them) and 

promotes healthy activities and pure enjoyment. Furthermore, there are no real 

local alternatives to the playing fields, since the opposing grassed area (to the 

north of Castle Walk) is actually hugely undulating (which, if anything 

appears to be getting worse) and subject to considerable dog fouling. 

4. The proposed fencing would represent a severe blow to the visual wealth of 

the conservation area. Not only would the fence present an unavoidable eye 

sore, but it would create a threatening, oppressive feeling by its very existence. 

At a height of some 3.5 m above the Castle Walk foot/cycle path, the fence 

would tower above the cyclists/pedestrians using the path, providing an 

unequivocal statement (‘keep out’) which is so uncharacteristic of not only the 

local conservation area but of the historic built environment of Shrewsbury. In 

short, the erection of pointed steel security fencing would be a tragic symbol 

of degeneration and alienation. 

Any fence would be a further target for vandalism; both physical and by 

means of graffiti, which would compound the negative visual impacts and 

further erode the sense of community well being. 

As a local resident, daily spectator and frequent user of the playing fields I feel well 

placed to recognise the positive influences of the current open access to the playing 

fields, and also the hugely detrimental effects of the proposed fencing plans. 

Surely there are more creative, socially responsible solutions to the problems 

associated with this freedom of access, drawing on the resources of the school, the 

local authority, the police and community services, and the local residents. In other 

words, involving local people in finding a solution that benefits all responsible parties, 

rather than depriving a whole community due to the actions of a bunch of drunken 

kids and irresponsible dog owners. To this end I would be extremely interested to hear 

what other options have been considered. Have, for instance, the County Council 

considered a combination of softer measures, involving effective communication (it 

would be useful for instance to tell people who actually owns the fields and for what 

activities it may be used, i.e. through signage; incidentally, I’m sure a lot of people 

currently regard the area as a public open space which happens to be used by the 

Wakeman School), restriction of offending activities (dog fouling, drinking of alcohol 

and littering), possibly the replacement of the current dilapidated fence with a more 

sensitive low-level alternative, and most crucially, improved management of the 

amenity through effective policing and litter clearance (this could involve the 

imposition of fines for inappropriate use and regular patrols during known periods of 

misuse).

In summary, I understand that the problems posed by open access to the playing fields 

present a set of challenges to the County Council. If however, as a community, our 

only response to these challenges is to spend tens of thousands of pounds to displace a 

group of disrespectful teenagers at the expense of depriving the many honest people 

who enjoy and benefit from the space, whilst eroding the character of the local area I 

feel that it is a very sad time indeed. 

Thank you for listening to our concerns. 

Yours sincerely 

Andrew and Kate Singleton

The Children and Young People's Services 

The Shirehall 


Shrewsbury 

Shropshire SY2 6ND 

Dear Sirs 

Re : The Wakeman School Shrewsbury - Application 0611401 

32 Kenley Avenue 

Heath Farm 

Shrewsbury 


SY13HE 

06 February 2007 

I wish to register my support to the Wakeman's School application for a fence to be erected around their 

sports field. 

My son attends the Wakeman and has Physical Education for his first lesson each Tuesday. Many a time 

he has come home with tales about how he and his classmates have 'slipped" in the dog faeces which litter 

the field and he then has to carry these around in his school bag for the rest of the day and then bring them 

home for me to wash! 

There are also bottles, some broken, everywhere, around the edge of the field, in the middle of the feld and 

many a time the long jump pit has to be raked to remove broken glass and faeces before it can be used. 

I fear that it is only a matter of time before one of the children is seriously hurt by a broken bottle or 

something worse. 

With all the recent press about ovetweight children and the need to encourage sport in School, why should 

my son and his school friends not have a clean, safe sports field to play on without the risk of injury from 

broken bottles, dog faeces and goodness knows what else like other Schools? 

Why should they be the only school in Shrewsbury not allowed to protect their property and have to provide 

a place for local residents? 

I would be grateful if you could include my letter of support in your next discussions and indeed feel it would 

be appropriate for you to not only visit the site as reported in the local press but perhaps speak to the 

children involved. Whilst I fully appreciate the view of the local residents, please do not put these views 

ahead of the concern for the welfare, safety and care of over 600 children and their parents. 

L c h . ~ ~ * ~ ~ 

Yogrrs faithfully 

4 Mrs Julie Griffiths

"Jilly Shipway" 

 

14/02/2007 14:46 

Planning Objection: 

To: planning.development@shropshire-cc.gov.uk, 

kawczynskid@parliament.uk, miles.kenny@shropshire-cc.gov.uk 

cc: 

Subject: Wakeman School Playing Field 

I am writing to object to a 2.5 metre fence being erected to enclose the 

Wakeman School Playing fields. Although I do sympathize with the schools 

needs, I think they are outweighed by the needs of local youngsters to have 

an open space to kick a ball around. Surely this also fits in with 

government directives to encourage children to stay, fit, healthy and 

active? 

I also think that the fence will be out of place in a conservation area. 

I would like to see the school and local people working together to 

overcome 

the problem of vandalism and dog-mess. 


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Nature of query I wish to object to the proposal for the 

following reasons. The playing fields have 

been a community facility for the past 30 years 

or so, as a 

recreational area for everyone, young and old. 

If the security fencing IS erected it will 

become a challenge for determined young 

people to get through ( or over it! ). The litter 

and dog fouling problem could surely be 

solved by having a regular dog warden or 

community policing. 

I think that to deprive the majority of people 

who use the field sensibly 

and to permanently mar the views across the 

river, in a conservation area, would be disaster 

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for the local community. I have also noticed 

that Wakeman School make very little use of 

the field. I hope that the committee take the 

time to seriously consider the options open to 

the school and the community and help find an 

answer without depriving us all of this open 

space. 

yours sincerely 

Sue Campion 

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Shrewsbury 

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Dear Mr, Walker 

As a mother of a student who attends the Wakeman School, I am saddened to hear 

that there are issues concerning the Wakemans school playing fields. 

I feel very strongly that certain measures must be taken to keep these fields safe such 

as a secure fence; this would hopefully keep certain members of the public who 

continue to leave such hazards as broken bottles syringes, and dog excrement on and 

around where the students have their P.E lessons. 

I do not want my daughter or any other student to get injured, their safety is 

paramount. 

There are several other areas within the location that the public can use for 

recreational purposes and dog walkmg. 

Please keep the playing fields safe. 

Yours truly, 

Rachel Evans. 

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