Development Plans
First Floor Development
Sports Field Development
Changing Block & Bar - Ground Floor
Rooftop Space
THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS AT A GLANCE>>
A full size artificial playing surface - mainly for football but can be used for other sports & coaching
Two padel courts
A sixth tennis court
A dedicated colts / girls Cricket table to go alongside the (to be) expanded main square
A fourth squash court
An extension to the main building featuring 6 state-of-the-art changing rooms
Meeting rooms
Classroom
Quiet zone
Disability access across the entire site
Provision for a hockey surface in a further phase of the development
THE VISION
THE VISION
Expanding Cheam Sports Club with new facilities and pitches offers a transformative opportunity to support inclusive, community-driven sport. Here’s how the development will specifically benefit women, girls, and people with disabilities—while also preserving the land for future generations:
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⚽ Empowering Women and Girls in Sport
• Dedicated Changing Facilities: Purpose-built changing rooms provide privacy, comfort, and dignity—key factors in encouraging more women and girls to participate in sport.
• Function and Meeting Rooms: These spaces can host women’s coaching workshops, leadership seminars, and community events that promote female representation in sport.
• All-Weather Football Pitch & Hockey Surface: Reliable, year-round access to quality playing surfaces removes barriers to regular training and competition, especially for girls’ teams that often get lower priority on shared pitches.
• Safe and Welcoming Environment: A modern, inclusive facility signals that women and girls are valued participants, helping to shift cultural norms and boost long-term engagement.
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♿ Enhancing Accessibility for Disabled Athletes
• Accessible Design: New classrooms, meeting rooms, and changing areas can be built to meet accessibility standards, ensuring disabled athletes, coaches, and spectators can fully participate.
• Inclusive Programming: The added space allows for tailored sessions—such as wheelchair football, seated hockey, or adaptive fitness classes—run in collaboration with local disability sport organizations.
• Community Integration: Hosting disability sport events and workshops fosters awareness and inclusion, helping break down stigma and build a more connected community.
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🏡 Benefits to the Wider Community
• Preservation of Sporting Land: By committing the site to sport-only use, the development protects green space from commercial or residential encroachment, preserving a vital community asset.
• Neighbourhood Engagement: Function rooms and classrooms can be used for local meetings, educational programs, and health initiatives, making the club a hub for wellbeing beyond sport.
• Reduced Noise and Light Pollution: Artificial surfaces and structured scheduling help manage usage more predictably, minimizing disruption to nearby residents.
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🌟 Long-Term Vision
This development isn’t just about bricks and turf—it’s about building a legacy. By investing in inclusive infrastructure, Cheam Sports Club positions itself as a leader in community sport, championing equal access and opportunity for all. It becomes a place where girls can dream big, disabled athletes can thrive, and neighbours feel proud of the land’s purpose.
Working Together
Empathy for Neighbours’ Concerns
We recognise that any change close to home can raise questions, and we genuinely understand the worries that local residents might have. Your peace, privacy, and quality of life matter to us as much as our love of sport.
Cementing Our Community Relationship
Our ultimate aim is to strengthen the bond between Cheam Sports Club and its neighbours. By listening first, planning transparently, and delivering on our promises, we want every resident to feel that the Club is an extension of the community—welcoming, responsible, and here for you.
Key Neighbour Concerns and How We Address Them
Noise Levels
Restricting amplified sound to sensible hours and capping volume at sports courts
Installing acoustic fencing around key activity zones
Monitoring noise during evening events and inviting neighbours to raise issues directly
Light Pollution
Using fully shielded, directional LED fixtures that focus illumination on playing surfaces only
Programming dimming schedules to switch off perimeter lights immediately after bookings
Offering a “soft-launch” trial so neighbours can review the actual light footprint
Traffic and Parking
Implementing a one-way entry/exit system with clear signage to avoid congestion in Peaches Close
Reserving curb-side drop-off bays for coaches, taxis, and accessible vehicles
Staggering event start/end times to smooth peak flows and reduce queuing
Hours of Operation
Establishing a strict evening curfew (for example, lights out by 10pm mid-week and 11pm weekends)
Publishing a seasonal calendar so residents know exactly when extended hours apply
Offering occasional “quiet evenings” with no lighting or amplified activity
Litter and Grounds Maintenance
Increasing the number of secure bins and scheduling patrols during and after events
Partnering with local volunteer groups for monthly litter-pick mornings
Keeping hedges and landscaping trimmed to maintain sightlines and deter drop-outs
Accessibility and Safety
Upgrading pathways and signage for safe, level access and clear wayfinding at all times
Installing energy-efficient CCTV in parking areas and around the pavilion
Holding regular fire and security drills to reassure both members and neighbours
Ongoing Community Engagement
We will host quarterly Residents’ Forums, circulate an email newsletter, and maintain a dedicated feedback line. When you tell us what’s on your mind—whether it’s a flicker of glare from a floodlight or the timing of a weekend tournament—we’ll respond swiftly and adapt our plans.
By combining empathy, open dialogue, and practical measures, we are committed to making Cheam Sports Club a responsible neighbour and a lasting community asset.
Expansion Plans for Cheam Sports Club
Ensuring Sport & Recreation Use
The proposed expansion safeguards the Club’s site solely for sports and recreational activities, preventing non-sporting development and preserving vital green space for residents.
Provides upgraded playing surfaces and multi-use courts while retaining open parkland
Secures year-round access to fitness, team sports, and community events
Encourages healthy lifestyles by hosting local leagues, coaching clinics, and family days
Sympathetic Modern LED Floodlighting
Introducing low-glare, energy-efficient LED floodlighting ensures late-evening use without disturbing neighbours or wildlife.
Directional, shielded fittings to minimise light spill into residential streets
Automatic dimming schedules to comply with local curfews and reduce skyglow
Around 60 % lower energy consumption compared to legacy lamps, cutting operating costs
Financial Stability & Peace of Mind
Revenue from extended evening bookings under the new lighting secures the Club’s finances, reducing reliance on external grants and preventing potential sale or redevelopment.
Additional court-time hires, evening tournaments, and corporate sports packages
Stable income stream funds ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and community subsidies
Neighbours gain reassurance that the Club remains financially viable and community-focused
Improved Traffic Management & Accessibility
A comprehensive traffic plan enhances safety and convenience for all visitors, including people with disabilities, cyclists, and parents with young children.
Reconfigured entrance and exit lanes to separate incoming and outgoing flows
Clearly marked drop-off zones
Dedicated cycle parking and walkways linking car park to main pavilion
Disability Access Enhancements
Reserved parking bays close to entrances, with levelled surfaces and tactile paving
Step-free routes, betteraccess to all sports areas, and accessible changing rooms
Upgraded signage with braille panels and high-contrast wayfinding