Lichfield Planning has significant experience in planning for recreation and leisure development. This includes high quality sports facilities such as centres for soccer and youth sports.

We have worked alongside one of the UK leaders in the field, Goals Soccer Centres, helping to develop and promote the concept and to achieve planning permission for many of their existing 33 facilities.

Our pro-active approach to these developments involves a close working partnership with the local authorities and Schools/ Colleges where the centres are proposed. As a result high quality sports facilities are being made available to local communities throughout the country, with maximum access to the facilities for a wide range of school, youth and community groups.

The scale and nature of each centre requires a range of supporting information to be provided, on issues as diverse as noise, lighting, flood risk, sustainability, design and community impact. We have an excellent understanding of the issues raised by this type of development and how to address the various planning policy requirements.

By using the latest technology for the sport pitches, building design and lighting, the public enjoyment and sporting benefit of the facilities is maximised, whilst protecting the environment.

To find out more about how we can help you in this exciting area, please call or email our London office.