Shinfield Neighbourhood Plan – Appendix K

Project 1: Deliver a Sports Hub at the Ryeish Green Site.

A sports hub, offering facilities for both the general community and existing organised sports clubs is planned for the playing fields at Ryeish Green. The old school and parish pitches will be developed to incorporate a sports centre and major improvements to the pitches. This concept grew from a survey conducted for the parish and borough council by Ploszajski Lynch Consulting and formal agreement was reached with Wokingham Borough Council in October 2013 to proceed with the outline plan.

The Project will include:

  • Development of the existing sports land around Ryeish Green.
  • Provision of a sports hall & pavilions.
  • Ground drainage improvements to ensure that the pitches can be used consistently through the winter months.
  • Access from Hyde End lane with suitable car parking facilities to accommodate the anticipated usage.

Project 2: Deliver a new dedicated cricket ground on land at the Manor.

The ‘Manor’ is the area behind St Mary’s Church in Shinfield. This areais proposed by the Development Consortium for sports use and will be used as location for the new home of Shinfield Cricket Club.

The Project will include:

  • A twelve wicket pitch for senior play.
  • A six wicket junior pitch.
  • A pavilion, practice nets & car parking with access from Bookers Hill.

Project 3: Deliver improvements to the Millworth Lane sports ground.

Improvements to Millworth Lane sports ground following relocation of cricket to the Manor site will allow Millworth Lane to be used for football all year round. Similarly, extra capacity for Shinfield Tennis Club is anticipated.

The Project will include:

  • Pitches for exclusive use by junior football players.
  • Extra court areas for the Shinfield Tennis Club.
  • A children’s playground.
  • Improved car parking & a pavilion with changing facilities for both sexes.

Project 4: Deliver a new large multi- use Community building located on a site adjacent to the proposed Shinfield Village centre.

The Project construction will include:

  • One or two multi use halls.
  • Meeting rooms.
  • An independent Police office.
  • A designated youth facility.
  • A cafe facility.
  • Offices for both the Parish Council & WBC.

Project 5: Develop existing community halls.

The Project will include:

  • Extending, modernising & improving the facilities on offer.
  • Balancing provision across the parish.

Project 6: Development of a coherent village centre for Spencers Wood.

Project 7: Development of GP / medical facilities for Spencers Wood / Three Mile Cross.

Shinfield Neighbourhood Plan – Appendix K