Planning Floodlighting - Guidance Note (pdf) - Kent Sport

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A good planning application for floodlights will include:• Details of the locationIntroduction to the development i.e. - The proposed development consists of theconstruction of a floodlit, multi-sport synthetic turf pitch (STP) at XXX. The developmentwill complement the existing sports facilities at the site and enable the already stronglinks between e.g. school and the local community to be enhanced as well as improvelinks with local sports clubs, expedite curriculum development and embrace socialinclusion initiatives.• Details of partners involved.• Main Aim - In broad terms, the proposed development aims to: -Provide a floodlit, multi-sport synthetic turf pitch to overcome the shortfall of suchfacilities in the District of XXX, thus fostering sports participation particularly in XXX,creating opportunities and accessibility for all. The facility will contribute to the healthimprovement and crime reduction agendas of the authority.• Site Positioning - The area of the proposed pitch is located on XXX of the currentgrassed playing field, adjacent to XXX. The south of the proposed pitch is XXX. Tothe north is XXX etc.By positioning the pitch in close proximity to the existing site buildings will make for easeof operation and supervision, as staff will be close at hand as well as ensuring thatparticipants do not have far to walk from the car park to the changing facilities/receptionarea and/or the pitch.‘A Guide to Design, Specification and Construction of Multi-use Games Areas includingMulti-synthetic Turf Pitches’ produced by Sport England recommends that goodlocations for STPs are: -• Those close to car parks and support facilities (especially where these facilities arealready supervised);• Those where there is good access to the facility for people with disabilities.• Under Sport England guidelines, Access for Disabled People (November 2002)regulations state that “disabled parking bays must be located as close as possible tothe main entrance of the building. The distance to the entrance must be no morethat 50 metres”.• The location of the MUGA should be sympathetic to its surroundings and anyadjacent infrastructure and early guidance should be sought on policy and anynecessary permission that may be required from the Local Planning Authority. It isnormally advisable to locate a MUGA (especially floodlit ones) at least 20m, andideally at least 50m from other residences. On flat terrain sites, landscaping andmounding can be used to obviate noise breakout and floodlight spillage.V1 14
KCC Planning RequirementsIn general, proposals for floodlit sports pitches should, amongst otherdetails/information, include the following, and the reasons why the option has beenchosen.• The precise location of the pitch, which should take account of the light spill and itsproximity to, for example, any highway and any nearby residential properties.• The types of sport to be played on the pitch and the standard of play - both of whichwill have an influence on the amount of illumination required.• Details of columns – number, height and finish.• Details of luminaries – number, types, dimensions, finish and output of lamps fitted,to include manufacturer's technical information.• Details of any cowls/hoods/shades/baffles that may be needed to control light spilland glare – number, dimensions and finish.• Elevation of column and luminaries with cowls fitted as well as manufacturer’sliterature.• Plan showing pitch with the location/position of lighting columns and luminaries.• Details of lighting set up – horizontal (rotation) and vertical (tilt) alignment of theluminaries, also to be shown on plan and elevation drawings.• Details of lighting output including levels of surface luminance on the pitch andoverspill, i.e. off the pitch. (Manufacturer’s/supplier’s calculations and diagramsshould be provided separately and also to be overlaid on an OS base so that theimpact on the surrounding area can be assessed.)• Confirmation of the type, height and finish of any ball stop fencing.• Proposals for landscaping to mitigate the impact of the proposed development on thearea in general.• Proposed hours of use, for weekdays, weekends, etc.• Details of any proposed community use.• A drawing showing the existing and future layout of sports pitches on the school’splaying fields to indicate the loss of any existing pitches.• Existing and proposed site levels.• Details of pitch/court surface.• Drainage proposals.The planning submission:FloodlightsLight spillage contour drawing should be included. The plan should demonstrate thelight spillage when used at the maximum and minimum lux levels. This should featureplanting, roads and residential properties for comparison.Superimposed photos can be included to highlight facility and give a perspective of howit might look from different locations.V1 15
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