Football pitches plan kicks off noise worries

Published 15 Oct 2009 13:00 0 Comments

FLOODLIT football pitches will be built at Prospect School despite neighbours' fears about traffic, noise and light.

Seven reduced-size pitches will be open until 10pm on weekdays and 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays, with a clubhouse open until 8.30pm on Sundays and 10.30pm every other night.

Residents sent 20 objection letters and campaigner Lydia Boscoe told Reading council's planning committee on Wednesday last week: "We object to the hours of use, particularly since the smoking ban has led to groups congregating outside these kind of facilities."

Company Play Football was given permission for a larger version of the scheme in 2007 but then applied to move it nearer the school. Spokesman Steve Bennett said: "We will provide new extended facilities for pupils and the community."

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This article appeared in Reading Chronicle 15 Oct 09

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