As part of our vision we are looking to re-introduce football pitches back into Collingwood Recreation ground which would entail replacing the North Stand (the one running alongside the Rec) with a dual purpose Park Pavilion and Football Stand within the confines of our ground. We also have proposals to re-site the North Stand covered terrace to the East end of the Ground.(behind the Collingwood Road goal) to provide a more enclosed stadium which would be covered on all four sides.

Conceptual drawing of what the development might look like. 

SUTTON LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Site Development Policies DPD: Additional Sites: Adoption Process

Whilst still in their early stages, these plans have passed some major hurdles already to get to the stage where following a lengthy consultation process the Council adopted the proposed development as part of the Council's Planning Strategy.

The result of the consultation period (September 2009 – February 2010) was an overwhelming positive response including replies from not only regular attendees to GGL but other interest groups such as English Heritage, Sutton Cricket Club and Natural England. The process not only provided total support for the idea, but that other suggestions were made regarding access to the facility such as car parking, footpaths, toilets and a cafeteria. Whilst these are all matters that the officers have said will require further investigation, it just goes to show what happens if you get a debate going in a public domain.

The Next Stage: Taking The Plan Forward 

Further Conceptual drawings of what the development might look when complete.