A CONSULTATION has been launched by Bath and North East Somerset Council regarding revised plans for the extension and refurbishment of Odd Down Sports Ground.

The council appointed a new design team after the initial plans were refused at a planning committee last year and the revised plans aim to address previous concerns.

They include an extension to the existing pavilion to create a new state-of-the-art gym and external training area; a new reception area, improvements to car parking, new LED floodlights for the 3G pitch and a mini cycle track for children to understand traffic rules.

The number of padel tennis courts planned for the site has been reduced from four to three, following concerns expressed by residents, and they will be positioned further away from neighbouring residential properties.

The design team has also developed a new site-wide landscape strategy, which includes a nature trail around the perimeter of the site with tree planting to replace ash trees that were recently lost and to improve the biodiversity of the area.

The strategy, which will be rolled out over the next few years, also focuses on improving the connections between the sports ground and the surrounding areas.

A face-to-face drop-in session will be held in the community room of the existing pavilion on Friday, June 20, from 12pm to 7pm.

The consultation will also be live online for four weeks from May 30 to June 26.

Councillor Alison Born, cabinet member for adult services, said: “We have worked hard to develop revised plans that will enhance the fitness and wellbeing facilities and offer users a new modern fit-for-purpose sports centre.

“Feedback from the previous engagement activity has fed into these proposals and I would encourage as many people as possible to visit the exhibition or add their comments to the online survey.”

The consultation can be viewed online.