The new venue is a modern, larger building designed to remain at the heart of the local area
Two Preston villages are to get new sports grounds and a new community venue – replacing a facility that has been standing for more than 70 years. The existing Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club will be demolished to make way for a modern, larger building designed to remain at the heart of the local area.
The new club will be built alongside the recently-completed Whittingham Park housing development, off Whittingham Lane – and will also include a caravan and camping area and events space as part of the wider site. An 11-a-side senior football pitch, multi-use games area and tennis court will all form part of the scheme, while the existing bowling green on the plot will be retained.
The area was reserved for community facilities as part of the planning permission granted for the neighbouring new homes – and Preston City Council’s planning committee has now given the green light to the details of the proposal. The new building will include a bar, function room, members’ lounge, games room, meeting space and kitchen facilities. An outdoor terrace will overlook the bowling green.
There will be parking for 95 vehicles – 81 in the main car park, including half a dozen disabled bays and space for two minibuses, and 14 in a car park next to the MUGA. The caravan park has been earmarked as an overflow parking area when required. The blueprint was approved by a majority of planning committee members and was also supported by Whittingham Parish Council.
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