Recreational games area in Ayrshire town to have two 8m high floodlights

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Two eight-metre high floodlight columns are to be installed on either side of a multi user games area (MUGA) in Girvan.Proposals for the MUGA, in the town’s Linden Avenue, were approved by South Ayrshire Council’s planning department.The MUGA is located in an area of “long-established” open space, and the floodlighting is intended to facilitate the “continued use” of the MUGA.However, the proposals did generate one obection, with the planning report stating: “The objector suggests that floodlighting proposals have been considered at this site before, and were refused on the basis that the MUGA occupies an elevated site and, even with cowling, the floodlights would still lead to light shining into their window.“The objector also suggests that assurances were given that floodlighting would never be erected at the MUGA.

Reference is made within the objection to the approval of the 3G pitch at Victory Park, Girvan (which will have floodlighting) and indicates that the MUGA at the application site is barely used.”However, planners said the proposals would not adversely affect the nearby housing with light pollution.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The report said: “It is considered that the installation of two 8-metre high floodlighting columns to the MUGA (one to either end) will not have an adverse impact on the character or amenity of the locale.“Whilst it is