North Yorkshire Council has proposed the construction of additional floodlights at Whitby’s tennis courts following their reopening earlier this year.
The authority has applied for permission to install six new floodlights for each court at the Whitby Tennis Courts, located at West Cliff in Whitby.
The application, which is currently pending consideration with the local planning authority, states: “The courts will only be illuminated during periods of play and will only be illuminated during leisure centre opening hours which are no later than 9pm.”
Earlier this year, the courts were brought back into use with modern playing surfaces, nets, perimeter fencing and landscaping following a £730,000 refurbishment.
Speaking at the time, Cllr Phil Trumper, who represents Whitby West on North Yorkshire Council, said:
“The tennis courts had been out of action for a decade, and the people of the town were crying out for their much-needed return.
A design statement submitted alongside the application for the two tennis courts states: “The lighting Design has been prepared in accordance with national guidelines, and the impact on adjacent properties will be absolutely minimal.”
Whitby Town Council and North Yorkshire Council’s environmental health teams are set to be consulted on the proposal.
Commenting on the tennis courts’ reopening earlier this year, Cllr Simon Myers, NYC’s executive member for culture, arts and housing, said:
“This investment in the tennis courts in Whitby provides modern facilities that can be enjoyed for many years to come by residents and visitors alike. It’s a real game-changer for Whitby.”
The tennis courts are part of Whitby Leisure Centre, which is run in partnership with Everyone Active.
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