A CHESHIRE town high school has submitted plans for a 3G football field which would also be made available for community use.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes wants permission to construct an all weather artificial grass pitch (AGP) along with floodlights, fencing and a toilet block, creating a facility which could be used by pupils and also by the wider sporting community.
The Highfield Road school said the AGP would provide ‘significant improvement ‘in pitch durability and availability when compared to the existing natural grass playing field it would replace, enabling extended use throughout the year. It would be designed to accommodate a variety of youth football pitches and training areas.
A design and access statement submitted in support of the application, said: “The facility is intended to serve a broad user base, including the school, partner organisations, and other community sports groups, all through structured and pre-arranged access agreements.”
The application said the AGP would play a ‘key role’ in supporting local football development by enabling structured, year-round participation.
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It said: “It will provide a high-quality playing surface for use by affiliated clubs, schools, and inclusive organisations, with a focus on increasing opportunities for under represented and low-participant groups.”
Adding: “The facility will promote lifelong engagement with sport, help reduce dropout rates, and support skill development among young people.”
The application said the pitch would also strengthen club and school partnerships, foster new team formations, and contribute to wider FA and Football Foundation objectives for grassroots growth.
It added: “It will be used for both competitive fixtures and recreational training, supporting a range of age-appropriate formats. The AGP will be added to The FA Register of Football Turf Pitches following compliance testing and managed with a sustainable business plan to ensure its long-term
community benefit.”
The plans can be found on the Halton Council planning portal under the following reference number: 26/00211/FUL
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