Weaverham High School to meet with neighbours over 3G pitch concerns

Weaverham High School is looking to get permission to build an all-weather 3G sports pitch.

However, despite previous conversations, the plans have not been received well by nearby homeowners with many objecting due to issues such as noise, light pollution, traffic and anti-social behaviour.

In a bid to address these concerns, the school has organised a second meeting with local stakeholders.

A letter from headteacher Clare Morgan read: “We have met with residents, parish council representative and councillors previously but would like to offer a second invitation to local residents to a meeting on Wednesday September 13th 4pm - 5pm in our main hall.

“This second meeting would give us an opportunity to share changes that have been made to the last planning application and to give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.”

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The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 13 (Image: Google Maps)

The issues raised by residents have been heightened by the fact would not only be used by the school, but also by clubs such as Witton Albion, Cuddington & Sandiway JFC, Weaverham YFC, and the Cheshire Autism Practical Support charity.

According to a noise impact assessment carried out by NBAcoustics, the pitch will be used from 8am to 10pm on weekdays and 8am to 6pm on the weekend.

A letter signed by five residents of Holly Road, and one more from Poplar Road, submitted in August reads: “The opening hours of the proposed facility mean we could be faced with noise from early in the morning until late at night seven days a week.

“The installation of this site will create a large glow from the flood lighting and will show for miles around.

"While we appreciate the volume of traffic will not be as high as school opening/closing it will still cause an issue."

Speaking previously, the school’s headteacher said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to provide both a school and community a world class facility, funded partly by the school and by the FA.

"This will benefit thousands of children and young people and is very much in line with Government policy.

“It is an opportunity not to be missed which will benefit children and young people for years to come."