The DfE is planning to improve the winners’ enclosure at the Grandstand to provide a better spot for winners and spectators.
Currently the enclosure is partially enclosed by small patch of grass, but the plans would see that removed and replaced with hardstanding.
In its application, the department said the reason for the proposal is to “create more easily usable and functional space”.
“At present, the Winners Enclosure is part hardstanding and part grass with a kerbstone running through the centre between the two surfaces.
“This is inconvenient for use as the only useable space is the hardstanding and the grass can only be used to house spectators. Further, the kerb and grass are Health and Safety risks as the kerb is a trip hazard, and in wet conditions, the grass becomes slippery and muddy.
“The proposed development will remove these risks whilst improving the usable space of the Winners Enclosure thus enhancing the quality of the space.”
You can find the plans in full here.
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