Haxted Cricket Ground, Haxted Road, Edenbridge, TN8 6PT

described on the application form as ‘change of use – outdoor sports field to agricultural. Erection of a polytunnel. The proposal is to convert the former cricket ground at Haxted to agricultural use for the purpose of growing flowers to sell. The land will be ploughed and cultivated to grow flowers. The polytunnel will be 20.12 metres long, 7.32 metres wide and 2.99 metres tall. Its position is marked on the site map. The polytunnel will be used for the germination and propagation of flowers as well as extending the growing season

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Price A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on playing field provision

What decided it

The cricket club's relocation to Starborough Manor with demonstrably improved facilities and management arrangements satisfied the policy requirement that any loss of playing field be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality.

Framework references: 98, 99

Plan policies cited: CSP13, DP18

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