Supporting Planning Statement
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SUPPORTING PLANNING STATEMENT MARCH 2018 NEW DISABLED SEATING AND ASSOCIATED ACILLARY FACILITIES AT TURF MOOR STADIUM on behalf of: The Burnley Football and Athletic Co. Ltd. Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 3 2. DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT .................................................................... 5 3. ACCESSIBLE STADIA GUIDE ............................................................. 10 4. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ................................ 13 5. PLANNING POLICY .............................................................................. 18 6. PLANNING ASSESSMENT ................................................................... 27 7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ......................................................... 31 Appendix A ................................................................................. Site Location Plan Appendix B ................................................................................. Proposed Site Plan Planning Statement Burnley Football Club, Burnley 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 This Planning Statement has been prepared on behalf of The Burnley Football and Atheletic Co. Ltd. It accompanies a Full Planning Application for demolition of existing Stadium Control Box building and erection of 2 new corner stands (Use Class D2) to provide additional disability seating with ancillary facilities, lighting and associated advertisement consent application. Ancillary facilities include concession stands, toilets, accessible lift, changing places facility, store rooms, sensory room, under pitch heating boiler room, new Stadium Control Box, ticket office queuing space and new replacement Big Screen TV. The application concerns a site at Turf Moor Stadium, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX. 1.2 This Statement describes the extent of the proposals and the planning issues which they raise. It should be read in conjunction with the series of detailed technical reports that also accompany the application. 1.3 In promoting the proposed use our client appreciates that due regard must be given to a number of relevant up-to-date policy considerations as well as other material planning considerations. In developing these proposals, full regard has been given to the provision of Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 1.4 The general approach to, and content of, this application has been discussed with Senior Officers of Burnley Borough Council (BBC), prior to its submission a Pre- Application meeting was held on 12th January 2018. These discussions have influenced the evolution of the scheme into its final form and the supporting information accompanying the application. 1.5 Our pre-application dialogue has enabled us to settle the list of documents which accompany this application. These include: • Design & Access Statement (DAS), prepared by Wilson Owens Owens; • Planning Statement, prepared by Zerum; • Coal Mining Assessment, prepared by Paul Waite Associates; and • Phase 1 Ground Conditions Report, prepared by with Paul Waite Associates. 3 Planning Statement Burnley Football Club, Burnley 1.6 The application is also supported by a full set of plans and elevations, prepared by the scheme architects, Wilson Owens Owens. 1.7 Due to the existing use and scale of works proposed the following planning considerations are dealt with as part of the Design and Access Statement: • Crime Impact • Refuse and Recycling • Site Waste Management • Lighting Strategy 1.8 The remainder of this statement: • Provides context and describes the applicant, site and its surroundings; • Describes the development proposals; • Outlines the Development Plan framework and relevant national policy guidance; • Provides a detailed analysis of the main planning considerations; and • Concludes by summarising the main points raised in this document which we consider support a grant of planning permission. 4 Planning Statement Burnley Football Club, Burnley 2. DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT 2.1 This section briefly describes the applicant, the site, its surroundings and local setting, and outlines the relevant planning history of the site. THE CLUB 2.2 Burnley Football Club was formed in 1882 and was one of the founding members of the football league in 1888. Nicknamed the Clarets due to the dominant colour of their kit; Burnley has had success across the football leagues and associated trophies. In more recent years Burnley earned a place in the top flight of English football, the Premier League, after a 33-year absence. Turf Moor has always been the home ground for Burnley Football Club, since it was built in 1883, and currently has a capacity of 21,401. 2.3 In 2015 all Premier League clubs pledged to meet the guidance for accessible stadia set out under the Accessible Stadia Guide (ASG) by August 2017. This was in order to better represent the needs of fans and bring current stadiums up to an acceptable standard. A January 2017 Ministerial Report titled ‘Accessibility of Sport Stadia’ highlighted that there would be ability to take legal actions against the Football League and clubs if the required changes where not implemented. It is worth noting that recently promoted clubs Watford, Burnley and Middlesbrough were given an deadline of August 2018 to meet the ASG guidance, by the Premier League. 2.4 The standards this proposal aims to meet are those set out in the Accessible Stadia Guide as published by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund and Football Licencing Authority (now the Sports Ground Safety Authority – SGSA). This document represents a good practice guide to the design of facilities to meet the needs of disabled spectators and other users. The document was contributed to by a working group which included high profile organisations and agencies operating within the world of sport, especially football, including: The Football Association (FA), The Football League (FL), FA Premier League (FAPL), Sport England (SE), The National Association of Disability Supporters (NADS), Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) and The Football Licencing Authority (FLA). 5 Planning Statement Burnley Football Club, Burnley SITE DESCRIPTION 2.5 The Application site comprises an area of approximately 732m2. To aid identification a location plan with the development site boundary shown edged in red is appended (Appendix A). 2.6 The sites of the proposed developments are at the north-east and south-east corners of the exiting Turf Moor Stands. Figure 2.1 below highlights the proposed locations of the new stands and associated developments. The south-eastern corner (Marked A below) currently houses the existing stadium control room and various mechanical equipment; on match days a marquee operates as temporary ticket office queuing area. This site is located between the Bob Lord Stand and the Jimmy McIlroy Stand. 2.7 The north-east location is currently hard standing which on match days has a temporary marque with a bar for fans. It is also currently used for pitch side access for maintenance vehicles (pitch lights and cherry pickers) as well as disabled access to the existing disabled seating. This site is at the corner of the James Hargreaves Stand and the Jimmy McIlroy Stand (Marked B below). B A Figure 2.1 2.8 To the south of the site is Harry Potts Way which, leads to Burnley’s town centre. On the other side of Harry Potts Way and adjacent to the site is residential housing 6 Planning Statement Burnley Football Club, Burnley separated from the road and stadium with fencing. Directly west of the site is Burnley Cricket Club one of the founding teams in the Lancashire League Cricket. Directly East and North of the stands are matchday parking facilities beyond which is residential dwellings and some smaller grassed areas. 2.9 The existing stand at Turf Moor has undergone continuous improvements since its first use in 1883. Most of these improvements have reflected the increase in popularity of the Club as they were promoted through the leagues. A number of recent additions and alterations have helped bring the stadium to a more acceptable standard. A proposed stadium extension was planned in 2007 with the multi stage expansion plans, costing £20 million. Progress of these plans was halted as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. Since then there have been no new plans for development of a similar scale. More recent changes, on a smaller scale, have included the opening of a new club store in 2016, fronting Harry Potts Way. SITE ACCESSIBILITY 2.10 The location of the proposed development is on the existing hard standing in between stands at Turf Moor. North and East of the stands is currently allocated car parking which is used primarily on matchdays by traveling fans. The site is accessible by car from Harry Potts Way bordering the development site to the south. There is disabled parking on site which is conveniently located next to the proposed north east corner development so as to enable ease of access for those less able. 2.11 The site is currently bordered to the south by an existing cycle network that also travels along the western boundary of the adjoining cricket ground. The site is considered accessible by cycle. 2.12 The main town centre is a 15-minute walk west of the site where the main train station is located. There are clear pedestrian links and signage directing fans to and from the ground on match days. 2.13 The main bus station is a 5-minute walk away, off Centenary way. There are also bus stops around the ground