SEDGEMOOR District Council recently agreed to the disposal of 1,518m2 of land at Crosses Penn, Burnham on Sea to the Crosses Penn Community Sports Trust by way of a 25-year conditional lease.

The disposal of this land is to facilitate the development of two multi use games areas (MUGA's) to include a tennis court, a five a side pitch, netball and basketball courts, plus an exercise track around the perimeter.

In a statement, the Council has said: "Currently this site consists of two tennis courts which are in need of investment to bring them back up to an acceptable standard.

"The proposed new facilities will only take up a slightly larger area than is currently used within the site, so the surrounding area will remain.

"There has been a long-standing problem with anti-social behaviour in the area and SDC have been working closely with the Police and Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council to address the problems."

In the first release of the plans, made in March, each court was planned to feature the following:

Court One

  • 2 x heavy duty square back goal ends complete with basketball hoops and backboards
  • 4m high Medium Duty Sports Fencing with 1.2m high rebound to the goal ends
  • 2 x pedestrian gates
  • 3m high Medium Duty Sports Fencing with 1.2m high rebound to the long
  • Side and dividing fenceline
  • Shown with sports line markings for football and basketball

Court Two

  • 4m high Medium Duty Sports Fencing to both short sides
  • 2 x pedestrian gates
  • 3m high Medium Duty Sports Fencing to the remaining long side
  • Shown with sports line markings for tennis and netball

The Council said that in the consultation and meetings about the project: "Objections were received regarding potential glare from the sports court, but the Executive were assured that any flood lighting will be subject to a planning application where issues relating to light pollution would be addressed.

"This will complement the recently upgraded play area which has received many compliments from nearby families."

A planning application will allow further consultation with residents.