Council refuses plans for "unsightly" 30ft school sports cage

8:00am Wednesday 31st October 2012 in News

Resident Martin Kingsland and county councillor Brian Wood beside the sports cage Resident Martin Kingsland and county councillor Brian Wood beside the sports cage

PLANNING permission for a 30ft school sports cage has been thrown out after residents said it was an eyesore in their community.

The giant hammer throwing, discus and shotput facility towered over bungalows in Ash Road and Bramble Road, in Canvey after being installed at the edge of playing fields at the new £28million Castle View School, in Foksville Road.

Furious neighbours claimed the metal structure sprang out of nowhere, and became impossible to ignore after workmen cut down trees which had blocked some of the cage from view.

Now, residents are overjoyed after members of Essex County Council’s development and regulation committee voted against the plans being approved.

Martin Kingsland, 51, of Ash Road, said: “We went away for the weekend came back and there it was. I just couldn’t believe that someone had thought it a good idea to put it there, it looks just like one of those horrible gas storage units.

“My house is three storeys and it completely towered over it and ruined my view of the downs. I’m really happy this has been thrown out. It’s a real victory for common sense.

“The field is so big and there are many other suitable places on it that it could be located where it wouldn’t be a bother to anyone.”

County councillors claimed the structure was unsightly and should be removed elsewhere on the field, away from residential view at the meeting last Friday.

Brian Wood, UK Independent Party county councillor for Canvey East ward, said: “There was a lot of feeling in the council that this would be approved, so I am pleased for residents that this has been refused. It was so overbearing, and went in before residents really had a chance to oppose it.

"Council officers will now go back to speak with the school about finding an alternative place for it on the field.”

Comments (12)

9:45am Wed 31 Oct 12

upset says...

Brian Wood, UK Independent Party county councillor for Canvey East ward,

Not to be confused with CIIP!!!!!

County councillors claimed the structure was unsightly and should be removed elsewhere.
Surely Moved elsewhere?
Brian Wood, UK Independent Party county councillor for Canvey East ward, Not to be confused with CIIP!!!!! County councillors claimed the structure was unsightly and should be removed elsewhere. Surely Moved elsewhere? upset

10:15am Wed 31 Oct 12

marshman says...

Just read the committee report.

Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval.

Victory for the NIMBY's?

Doubtful.

The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.
Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them. marshman

10:52am Wed 31 Oct 12

Max 269 says...

What is the school rules for retrieving losed balls?
And who pays for broken windows?

Let the kids play or where else may their energy be spent?
What is the school rules for retrieving losed balls? And who pays for broken windows? Let the kids play or where else may their energy be spent? Max 269

12:26pm Wed 31 Oct 12

Olivia2847 says...

Max 269 wrote:
What is the school rules for retrieving losed balls?
And who pays for broken windows?

Let the kids play or where else may their energy be spent?
No wonder they are so fat then!
[quote][p][bold]Max 269[/bold] wrote: What is the school rules for retrieving losed balls? And who pays for broken windows? Let the kids play or where else may their energy be spent?[/p][/quote]No wonder they are so fat then! Olivia2847

12:33pm Wed 31 Oct 12

rjsizzler says...

marshman wrote:
Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.
How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that?

I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.
[quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.[/p][/quote]How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that? I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere. rjsizzler

6:31pm Wed 31 Oct 12

John T Pharro says...

rjsizzler wrote:
marshman wrote:
Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.
How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that?

I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.
Borough Council voted for over development at Canvey Supply though despite 4 storey flats despite them being double this height and towering over local residents. Think most people near Canvey Supply would welcome the 30 foot net. However the residents complaints were totally ignored by Benfleet Councillors and no support from our MP either.
[quote][p][bold]rjsizzler[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.[/p][/quote]How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that? I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.[/p][/quote]Borough Council voted for over development at Canvey Supply though despite 4 storey flats despite them being double this height and towering over local residents. Think most people near Canvey Supply would welcome the 30 foot net. However the residents complaints were totally ignored by Benfleet Councillors and no support from our MP either. John T Pharro

7:32pm Wed 31 Oct 12

marshman says...

Just proves that both councils can make barmy decisions.
Just proves that both councils can make barmy decisions. marshman

2:31pm Thu 1 Nov 12

HOT AIR says...

John T Pharro wrote:
rjsizzler wrote:
marshman wrote:
Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.
How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that?

I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.
Borough Council voted for over development at Canvey Supply though despite 4 storey flats despite them being double this height and towering over local residents. Think most people near Canvey Supply would welcome the 30 foot net. However the residents complaints were totally ignored by Benfleet Councillors and no support from our MP either.
It has to be said that the County Councillor pictured has been a breath of fresh air since leaving the indies solving residents issues without having to attack the Council at every opportunity...but you John are going stark raving bonkers with this obsessive need to attack the Tories this thread has NOTHING to do with bloody homes at The Point.
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]rjsizzler[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.[/p][/quote]How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that? I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.[/p][/quote]Borough Council voted for over development at Canvey Supply though despite 4 storey flats despite them being double this height and towering over local residents. Think most people near Canvey Supply would welcome the 30 foot net. However the residents complaints were totally ignored by Benfleet Councillors and no support from our MP either.[/p][/quote]It has to be said that the County Councillor pictured has been a breath of fresh air since leaving the indies solving residents issues without having to attack the Council at every opportunity...but you John are going stark raving bonkers with this obsessive need to attack the Tories this thread has NOTHING to do with bloody homes at The Point. HOT AIR

10:14pm Thu 1 Nov 12

streetboy75 says...

what a crock of crap, Martin Kingsland, 51, of Ash Road, moaning about it as My house is three storeys and it completely towered over it and ruined my view of the downs, looks like only a small bugalow in the back round, lol
what a crock of crap, Martin Kingsland, 51, of Ash Road, moaning about it as My house is three storeys and it completely towered over it and ruined my view of the downs, looks like only a small bugalow in the back round, lol streetboy75

7:21am Fri 2 Nov 12

Brunning999 says...

Good it is a bloody eyesore.
Good it is a bloody eyesore. Brunning999

4:24pm Fri 2 Nov 12

soul man says...

take it down and see how many times you get a hole in your roof from a big kid who can throw those items, i can assure you some of these big kids can, stop moaning you tart, the trees cover most of it
take it down and see how many times you get a hole in your roof from a big kid who can throw those items, i can assure you some of these big kids can, stop moaning you tart, the trees cover most of it soul man

6:29pm Fri 2 Nov 12

John T Pharro says...

HOT AIR wrote:
John T Pharro wrote:
rjsizzler wrote:
marshman wrote:
Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.
How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that?

I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.
Borough Council voted for over development at Canvey Supply though despite 4 storey flats despite them being double this height and towering over local residents. Think most people near Canvey Supply would welcome the 30 foot net. However the residents complaints were totally ignored by Benfleet Councillors and no support from our MP either.
It has to be said that the County Councillor pictured has been a breath of fresh air since leaving the indies solving residents issues without having to attack the Council at every opportunity...but you John are going stark raving bonkers with this obsessive need to attack the Tories this thread has NOTHING to do with bloody homes at The Point.
Well actually it has. I am fully aware that it is an Essex County Council and yes why shouldn't I at every opportunity highlight what is a major issue (like a net over their home) pale compared with 4 storey flats on an overdevelopment. If you want to discuss this with me I am in the phone book.
[quote][p][bold]HOT AIR[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]rjsizzler[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: Just read the committee report. Basically it states the application complies with all stated policies, will benefit the wider community, will have no adverse impact on neighbours and concludes there are no grounds for refusal and recommends approval. Victory for the NIMBY's? Doubtful. The school will appeal and based on the evidence in the County Council report will be granted their retrospective planning permission. If they incur costs as a result of the appeals process they'll be awarded those too, so in the end the only winners will be the consultants that represent them.[/p][/quote]How can the report accurately state it will have "no adverse impact on neighbours" when, by the sounds of it, they didn't inform the neighbours it was going up and give them a chance to have their say on that? I would not be happy to have that overlooking my house, especially when they say there are other options for putting it elsewhere.[/p][/quote]Borough Council voted for over development at Canvey Supply though despite 4 storey flats despite them being double this height and towering over local residents. Think most people near Canvey Supply would welcome the 30 foot net. However the residents complaints were totally ignored by Benfleet Councillors and no support from our MP either.[/p][/quote]It has to be said that the County Councillor pictured has been a breath of fresh air since leaving the indies solving residents issues without having to attack the Council at every opportunity...but you John are going stark raving bonkers with this obsessive need to attack the Tories this thread has NOTHING to do with bloody homes at The Point.[/p][/quote]Well actually it has. I am fully aware that it is an Essex County Council and yes why shouldn't I at every opportunity highlight what is a major issue (like a net over their home) pale compared with 4 storey flats on an overdevelopment. If you want to discuss this with me I am in the phone book. John T Pharro

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