A dated tennis court near Filey will be transformed into a modern multi-sport facility featuring floodlights and a digital booking system.
A modern floodlit multi-sport hub will replace an unused tennis court near Filey to boost physical activity for local residents of all ages.
The new PlayZone-style multi-use games area will be constructed at the village playing fields in Hunmanby. The development will feature a thirty-metre by twenty-metre playing surface specifically designed to accommodate football, basketball, and netball.
Alongside the main playing area, the upgraded site will include spectator seating, dedicated storage facilities, and new perimeter fencing.
Four six-metre-high floodlight columns will be installed to extend the usability of the site into the darker winter months.
Access to the new hub will be managed through an online booking system linked to digital access controls. The automated system will ensure the floodlights switch off immediately after a booking concludes, and the facility will remain securely locked when not in use.
Planning documents highlight the pressing need for the upgrade. The plans state:
"The existing court is a dated and idle facility that now requires replacement."
Hunmanby Parish Council supported the scheme during the consultation period. The council stated that the project would create new sporting opportunities, encourage participation in physical activity, and provide a modern community facility for residents of all ages.
North Yorkshire Police also backed the proposal. Officers recommended the formal booking system to ensure the site remains locked and secure during off-hours.
Despite the widespread community support and a lack of objections from local residents, the development faced scrutiny over potential environmental and nuisance impacts.
The environmental health team at North Yorkshire Council raised concerns regarding the noise generated by sporting activities. Officials specifically highlighted the potential disturbance caused by balls striking the hard surfaces and perimeter fencing during late evening matches.
To mitigate these noise concerns, planners have imposed strict operating hours on the facility.
The multi-use games area will be required to close at 10pm from Monday to Thursday, and at the earlier time of 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Wildlife protection also factored heavily into the planning process.
The council’s ecology team warned that the introduction of six-metre-high floodlighting could disrupt nocturnal wildlife. They noted that species such as bats are particularly active and vulnerable to artificial light during the spring and autumn months.
While planning officers acknowledged that the lights could have some ecological impact, they ultimately determined that the playing fields were not in a sufficiently sensitive location to warrant refusing the application.
Approval for the project was granted by North Yorkshire Council after planning officers concluded that the scheme would significantly improve an existing recreational space, rather than introducing a completely new use into the open countryside.
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