Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports & Social Club

Homes England

The Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports & Social Club redevelopment project is a Section 106 obligation required as a result of the wider residential redevelopment of the former Whittingham Hospital site in Preston. 

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Delivery

The Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports & Social Club redevelopment project is a Section 106 obligation required as a result of the wider residential redevelopment of the former Whittingham Hospital site in Preston. Hive are commissioned as part of the Campbell Reith team to prepare and submit a reserved matters application pursuant to the outline planning permission to satisfy Homes England’s Section 106 obligations.

The proposed facility includes:

  • A new purpose built sports and social club building;
  • A senior football pitch (11 a side);
  • A multi use games area/ tennis court;
  • – Events/caravan/ camping area;
  • Retention of existing bowling green; and
  • Associated car parking and landscaping.
  • Outcome

    Hive have led the pre-application engagement with Preston City Council, engaging with both Planning & Design Officers to ensure Space & Place (the scheme’s Architect) were clear on design parameters and Council expectations. Hive have also led the public consultation strategy, which took place at the Club in 2022 and also involved meetings with the local Parish Council to understand the main priorities for the Club’s Members and nearby local residents to ensure the new facility would be successful and sustainable.

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