Popular sports pitches in Belfast are set to receive a facelift despite complaints the plans are “unsightly” and will take away open space.
Elected members at the Belfast City Council Planning Committee this week approved new fencing, new spectator fencing, as well as a pathway surrounding the existing pitch, and associated site works at the park. The site is Cherryvale Playing Fields on the Ravenhill Road in East Belfast and the applicant is the physical programmes unit at Belfast City Council, who own the park.
There were no objections from statutory consultees, but the council received 17 objections from local residents, two comments of support and one neutral comment. Councillors unanimously agreed the plan without discussion at the Planning Committee meeting.
