Wandsworth Council Final Playing Pitch Assessment Report May 2013
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Official WANDSWORTH COUNCIL FINAL PLAYING PITCH ASSESSMENT REPORT MAY 2013 Integrity, Innovation, Inspiration 1-2 Frecheville Court off Knowsley Street Bury BL9 0UF T 0161 764 7040 F 0161 764 7490 E [email protected] www.kkp.co.uk Official Official WANDSWORTH COUNCIL PLAYING PITCH ASSESSMENT CONTENTS PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY .......................................................... 1 PART 2: FOOTBALL ..................................................................................................... 17 2.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 17 2.2: Supply ..................................................................................................................... 18 2.3: Demand ................................................................................................................... 23 2.4: Capacity analysis ..................................................................................................... 28 2.5 Supply and demand analysis .................................................................................... 32 PART 3: CRICKET ......................................................................................................... 37 3.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 37 3.2: Supply ..................................................................................................................... 37 3.3: Demand ................................................................................................................... 42 3.4: Capacity analysis ..................................................................................................... 45 3.5 Supply and demand analysis .................................................................................... 52 PART 4: RUGBY UNION ............................................................................................... 53 4.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 53 4.2: Supply ..................................................................................................................... 53 4.3: Demand ................................................................................................................... 56 4.4: Capacity analysis ..................................................................................................... 59 4.5 Supply and demand analysis .................................................................................... 63 PART 5: HOCKEY ......................................................................................................... 64 5.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 64 5.2: Supply ..................................................................................................................... 64 5.3: Demand ................................................................................................................... 66 5.4 Supply and demand analysis .................................................................................... 68 PART 6: TENNIS............................................................................................................ 70 6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 70 6.2 Current provision ...................................................................................................... 70 6.3 Demand .................................................................................................................... 72 6.4 Supply and demand analysis .................................................................................... 74 PART 7: BOWLS ........................................................................................................... 75 7.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 75 7.2: Supply ..................................................................................................................... 75 7.3 Demand .................................................................................................................... 78 7.4 Supply and demand analysis .................................................................................... 79 PART 8: NETBALL ........................................................................................................ 80 8.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 80 8.2: Current provision ..................................................................................................... 80 8.3: Demand ................................................................................................................... 82 PART 9: EDUCATION PROVISION ............................................................................... 84 9.1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 84 9.2: Current provision ..................................................................................................... 85 9.3: Secondary schools .................................................................................................. 87 9:4: Primary schools ....................................................................................................... 90 Official WANDSWORTH COUNCIL PLAYING PITCH ASSESSMENT APPENDIX 1: FACILITIES PLANNING MODEL (FPM) ................................................. 93 APPENDIX 2: CONSULTEE LIST .................................................................................. 96 APPENDIX 3: CONTEXT ............................................................................................. 102 Official WANDSWORTH COUNCIL PLAYING PITCH ASSESSMENT PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY This is the Playing Pitch Assessment Report prepared by Knight Kavanagh & Page (KKP) for Wandsworth Council (WC). It presents a supply and demand assessment of playing pitch facilities in accordance with Sport England’s Draft Guidance ‘Developing a Playing Pitch Strategy’. It has been followed to develop a clear picture of the balance between the local supply of, and demand for, playing pitches. The key issues/findings will be used to inform the development of a Strategy document. The guidance details a 13 step approach to developing a playing pitch strategy (PPS). These steps are separated into five distinct sections: Section A: Preparation. Section B: Information gathering. Section C: Assessment. Section D: Key findings and issues. Section E: Strategy development and implementation. Sections A-D are covered in this report. 1.1 Section A: Preparation To ensure that the PPS will be robust and successful and make the best use of available resources, the following steps were followed: Step 1: Why the PPS is being developed The steering group sought to clarify the rationale for developing a PPS in Wandsworth. This resulted in the production of the following: Key drivers A vision Objectives These have been used by the steering group to guide and ensure effective PPS delivery. Key drivers From a Council perspective, the PPS is a key evidence base for the review of spatial planning policy. There are already a number of significant developments proposed which impact upon playing pitch provision. The PPS will provide a framework to help inform decision making with regard to planning applications both now and in the future. Current proposals include, for example: Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area to the north east of the Borough is the largest regeneration area in London outside of the Olympic Park and proposes to house up to 30,000 new residents in 16,000 new homes by 2025. A new school and playing pitches are also proposed in the Area. The redevelopment of Springfield Hospital site located in the centre of the borough proposes a mixed use development including an area retained for NHS purposes, but also proposes up to 800 homes and the creation of up to 13 hectares of public open space, including proposed sports pitches. May 2013 3-052-1112 Final report: Knight Kavanagh & Page 1 Official WANDSWORTH COUNCIL PLAYING PITCH ASSESSMENT Barn Elms Sports Centre is a proposed combined sewer overflow site that would impact on pitch provision for a minimum of two years. The creation of a number of new schools which have limited outdoor space due to land restrictions could place undue pressure on existing playing pitches and open space. A number of smaller developments including the provision of sports pitches on the Trinity Playing Fields, and new management arrangements for Roehampton Playing Fields on Doverhouse Road (i.e., Roehampton University is to take on the management of the playing fields). Furthermore, it is important to ensure the PPS is consistent with and helps to meet Active Wandsworth Strategy’s three strategic objectives and overall vision (i.e., a place where everybody can enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle) as well as the National Planning Policy Framework Core Planning Principle 12. The table below summarises key drivers for the Wandsworth PPS as identified via initial discussions with the relevant