Thumbs up for new climbing wall next to skate park in Lancaster

Members of the city council's planning committee approved the proposals when they met on Monday.

The new 2.1m high wall will sit alongside the existing skate park at Green Ayre, which has been in place for around 20 years.

The wall will be 11.5m wide and separated from the edge of the skate park by a three metre wide earth ramp with a turf finish 15 metres wide.

To the front of the wall, it is proposed to finish an area of 2.5m by 11.5m in surface rubber material.

Council officers feel the development will provide public value to the existing skate park and to Green Ayre Open Space.

The scheme will promote health and well-being as well as enhancing opportunities for sport and recreational activities for children.