Plans to give Stratford children safe area to play ball games
A NEW area to play ball games is being planned on land just off the Alcester Road, Stratford.
The site, which is between Glebe Road and Alcester Road, is owned by Orbit housing association and is mainly used by young people and dog walkers.
The plans, submitted by Orbit, are for a multi-use games area (Muga) 16m long by 12m wide which will have lines on the ground so football, basketball, tennis and netball matches can be played by local children.
The Orbit plans, submitted to Stratford District Council, state that the area would fenced on all sides – three sides would be 1m high and the fourth, nearest Alcester Road, would be 3m high.
The planning documents state: “This area of Bishopton, in particular, would benefit from a dedicated area for young people to play as well as landscaping development because, currently, there are few recreation facilities in this immediate area.
“Young people do use this space but there are safety concerns due to it being adjacent to the Alcester Road.”
The scheme also includes wild planting and new trees.
The council has until 23rd July to decide the application.
