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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Demolition and redevelopment of Rotherham youth hub proposed
Plans have been submitted for the demolition of a youth club in Kimberworth, to make way for a new, purpose-built youth and community application to the council proposes the demolition of the existing building on Baring Road, home to the Rotherham Blackburn Club for Young its place, the new building would provide a more modern and flexible space for local youth and community public consultation for the application runs until 19 June. The existing clubhouse is still in regular use, operating three evenings a week for young people aged eight to 18, offering activities such as sports, cooking, arts, and educational programmes, said the Local Democracy Reporting has been a part of the community since 1974, and has recently secured grants to expand its services, introduce mental health support, and involve older youths through volunteering opportunities. The proposed redevelopment would see the youth club expand its internal floorspace by 43%.Submitted by architects Corstorphine and Wright on behalf of the group, the project includes a main hall, youth rooms, an outdoor patio area, improved accessibility via a ramp and staircase, and secure plant and bin new design would use modular construction methods to reduce disruption and build time, meaning components will be constructed off-site, then transported for the building would be clad in timber-effect materials with black aluminium windows and doors, and a flat single-ply shrubbery would be planted to promote biodiversity.A total of 10 new cycle spaces would be added, and regular daytime and evening activity is expected to contribute to overall site would continue to maintain four part-time staff roles. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Traffic concerns over plan to convert club into 'community and prayer facility'
Concerns have been expressed over a planning application to turn a members' club into a 'community and prayer facility'. The Tyseley and Hay Mills Liberal Democrat group is strongly opposing proposals to convert the Scanlon's Club on Spring Road, Tyseley, for religious use. The application did not give any details on parking or management, leading to fears about traffic particularly during the school rush. READ MORE: Driver mowed down three women - causing mum to lose leg - after basic error in new electric BMW READ MORE: Akhmed Yakoob profiled as lawyer who says 'defence for every offence' charged with money laundering READ MORE: Mountain of bins bags as locals complain of weeks of missed collections The group urged anyone with worries to submit them to birmingham-city-council>Birmingham City Council before May 30. The group said: " A planning application has been submitted (2025/01386/PA) to convert the former Scanlon's Club to "Community and Prayer Facilities". Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox "The planning application says this would operate between 5am and midnight, seven days a week. "The application also says no changes will be made in terms of access to the site and no parking will be provided. "We are very concerned about the potential impact of this proposed development on traffic on Spring Road and the knock on impact on residents and groups, such as the local 260th Scouts (who are based to the rear of Scanlon's) and anyone using the Spring Road / Shaftmoor Lane / Olton Boulevard East / Summer Road junction. "This is a very busy area and becomes very heavily congested at the start and end of the school day with parents dropping off children at the local girls grammar school. "Scanlon's didn't have much impact as it tended to operate in the evenings however this new use would be during the day and would likely be very busy at prayer times, especially on Fridays. "There is no statement on the planning application saying how the use of the facility would be managed and how traffic issues would be mitigated so one can only assume this has not been considered." A decision on the application will be made in the near future.
BreakingNews.ie
09-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
DAA steps up plans for new public viewing facility at Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport said the delivery of improved viewing facilities for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport's runways will be able to progress after it provided Fingal County Council with additional information regarding a proposal submitted by daa last year. DAA's proposal is to significantly enhance the site of the current informal airport viewing point on Old Airport Road, locally known as "The Mound". Advertisement The site is fully owned by Dublin Airport and the construction of the free-to-access facility would be paid for by DAA as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting and working with the local community. The DAA made an initial planning application to Fingal County Council last year and was requested to submit further information regarding aspects of the proposed development, which it has now done. Additional information provided by the DAA includes: an agreement to relocate bicycle parking facilities on the site; details of the materials that would be used in construction; and answers to other questions posed by the planning authority regarding the decision to include/not include certain amenities within the development. The facility would provide a comfortable, dry and safe space for the community to view aircraft movements, with a clear view of the south runway (10R/28L) and the cross-wind runway (16/34) at Dublin Airport. Advertisement The proposal would replace the existing muddy grass mound and informal parking area with a dedicated car park with 22 parking spaces (including spaces for people with reduced mobility and dedicated family spaces), bike parking, and an elevated covered platform with seating. The facility will be fully-lit, with power provided by solar panels located on the site Gary McLean, managing director of Dublin Airport: "Aircraft observation facilities are a feature of airports around the world, and we want to get on and build this as soon as possible. "The public reaction to our proposal, which we'd pay for, has been incredibly positive and people really want it. Ireland Woman whose husband is detained in Dubai meets wit... Read More "This location has been an informal 'plane-spotting' area over the past 40 years and we think it's time to put a more formal facility in place. Advertisement "It's a rite of passage for kids in Dublin to be taken to 'The Mound' to watch the planes landing and taking off at the airport. "This new facility would make it safer and more enjoyable for users and we think it's a facility that the local community will really enjoy. We look forward to working with the planning authority to deliver this much-wanted public amenity which would be used by locals young and old for decades to come.'
