There has been some discussion on High Royds Residents’ Facebook Page about the tennis courts. As there have been several incorrect comments we thought it helpful to share the current position with everyone.
To clarify matters residents do NOT pay for the running of the tennis courts via their service charge, as the sports facilities are NOT part of the estate managed by Trinity.
The sports fields on High Royds including the tennis courts, the site of the proposed social club plus the large car park off Ingle Lane, remain the responsibility of the developers Avant Homes.
Neither Trinity nor HRRA control the use of these areas.
The legal side
The 2005 Legal Agreement which formed part of the original planning permission for High Royds assumed that a new sports and social club would be formed to replace the one existing at that time. It stated that the clubhouse and facilities were to be primarily for the use of High Royds residents.
However, members of the original sports and social club and members of associated clubs (not necessarily residents) could use the facilities, as well as St Mary’s School, as agreed by the Sports and Social Club.
This agreement did not specify any rights for non-residents to the use of the facilities on High Royds other than by permission as described above.
The problem is that the new club was never established and the old club closed down during Covid-19.
Transfer of land
The new club building has not yet been constructed by Avant and the transfer of the land has not taken place, therefore the management of the sports facilities has not commenced.
It is hoped that a new sports and social club (SASC) will be built by Avant as required by the original planning application, in the coming year, and a group of residents have established a community interest company with the intention of taking ownership and control of these areas.
There is an urgent need for High Royds residents to show their support for the establishment of the new SASC to ensure that the promised facilities are provided and managed for our community.
High Royds Residents Association (HRRA) also needs support.
In addition to the discussions on the future of HRRA you can learn more about the current position and proposals from a member of the SASC at the HRRA Extraordinary General Meeting at 8pm on 20th July at St Mary’s School Hall.
Please join us – and help the HRRA.
High Royds Residents' Association 