Multi-use sports area at Dysart Park, Houghton Road, Grantham

“1 Description of Site 1.1 The application site is an existing area of land used for leisure and recreation, located at Dysart Park, Grantham. Dysart Park is accessed off Houghton Road and Bridge End Road. The application site is on an area of the disused Bowling Green, central to the park and to the south of the Sports Pavillion and Play Area.”

“5 Conclusion 5.1 The planning history of the site was investigated and permitted development rights had not been removed by any previous permissions. The proposal would not result in the change of use of the land as an area or place for outdoor sports or recreation (Use Class F2 of the Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended). The proposed works do not exceed the limits in paragraph A (a) and (b).”

“4 Evaluation 4.1.1 The proposal is by South Kesteven District Council for the proposed use of a bowling green as a multi-use games / sports area (MUGA), and as such falls to be assessed against the criteria as set out in Class A, of Schedule 2 Part 12 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. Part 12, Class A – Development by local Authorities 4.1.3 Permitted Development A.”

“The proposal is for the installation of a multi-use games / sports area (MUGA), including the surfacing works, which are considered to be works required in connection with the operation of the land in order for its use for outdoor sports or recreation. In this instance, the erection of a multi-use games / sports area (MUGA) to improve the facilities at Dysart Park.”

“Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). • No comments received from Grantham Town Council. • No comments received from Environmental Protection. • Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways).”

“During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:”

“The Assistant Director of Planning and Growth reminded the Committee that the Lawful Development Certificate was to decide whether it was lawful for planning permission or not.”

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed works.”