Here is the response I submitted to the Vale consultation on the planning application V0696 for the Louis Memorial Pavilion.

I write as one of the Vale members for this area.

I fully support the plans presented here, with the inclusion of requests for changes from Sport England and any other statutory consultee. I fully support the parish council and the process they’ve followed to get to the point where they are applying for permission to do this development.

It is appropriate use of Green Belt land; although I don’t think the site is actually IN the Green Belt. It is a modernisation of recreational facilities in a community which has an historical underprovision. It is supported by the neighbourhood plan, which is nearing completion. It is supported by Vale’s leisure strategy which identified the pavilion and scout hut as in need of replacement.

I support the statements of the chairman, Cllr David Kay in his submission here, including the policies to which he refers and the wide consultations and community approvals throughout the process.

I’m pleased at the environmental responsibility shown by the PC in this design.

It will be a wonderful asset to the community and something everyone can point to with pride.

It will be up to the parish council (or any management group they set up) to work with potential users of this community facility to see what can be done to meet their needs. It isn’t a material planning consideration though.

(submission number 149178)