Plans have been submitted to Wealden District Council
The plans from Polegate Town Council include a new BMX pump track and climbing wall at Brightling Road Leisure Ground.
The application is for a BMX pump track, a cycle track, a play area, a skate park, an outdoor climbing wall and a tennis court, as well as lighting, power supply and other associated works.
You can view the plans here:- planning.wealden.gov.uk using the reference WD/2023/2808/MAJ.
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