Sports pitch at Fairlands primary school recommended for approval
In recommending approval, planning officers wrote: "It is considered that the proposal would provide significant opportunities for increased participation of sport at the school, increased education opportunities and would be an asset to wider use by the community."
Harm to bats?
Numerous residents of the surrounding Fairlands Estate voiced concerns about increased noise and light pollution. Several objectors claimed that protected species such as bats could be harmed by the floodlighting.The lighting design was amended during the application process to reduce light pollution, council documents say.Proposed operating hours are 08:00 to 20:00 BST Monday to Friday during school term, 09:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays and no use on Sundays. These hours would vary during the school holidays.Members of Guildford Borough Council's planning committee will decide whether to approve the application on Wednesday.
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