Received Sunday 5th December 2021:
Dear Mr Bryant
New proposals for site of former Mount Florida Bowling Club
We are working with Noah Developments (NOAH) and would like to take this opportunity to provide you with an update relating to the proposed delivery of new community facilities and an enabling residential development at the former Mount Florida Bowling Club.
This follows ratification by the members, at today’s Special General Meeting (5th December 2021), to agree the sale of the site to NOAH.
Previous planning application / appeal and emerging new proposals
Following NOAH’s previously turned down planning application and subsequent refusal on appeal in July 2021, reconsidered residential proposals are now being developed to better reflect the character and scale of the area together with the proposed retention and upgrading of the clubhouse pavilion as a new and enhanced community facility. Remaining grounds within the site not occupied by the residential development will form landscaped community open space.
£250,000 contribution to new upgraded community facilities and open space
NOAH and the Club have agreed that, subject to planning permission being granted, a financial contribution of £250,000 from the sale proceeds of the site will be made available to a designated community group towards funding the cost of refurbishing the clubhouse and the creation of a community open space.
In addition, the control and management of the community facility and open space will be offered to a community group on a long-term lease at a peppercorn rent.
Public consultation
As regards community engagement, it is intended to hold a public consultation event with the local community and interested groups to discuss emerging ideas and hear views on how a new community hub and open space provision on the site would be best created and successfully function. This will also be an opportunity to establish interest from any potential groups / organisations in taking control of the community facility and open space.
I hope you find this update of interest and please let me know when you would be able to meet to discuss further?
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Alex Orr Managing Director orbit Communications