Sustainable proposals to increase the provision of sports facilities within the Neighbourhood Plan area will be supported.

Proposals for an increase in the number of sports pitches, playing surfaces and sports-related facilities will be actively encouraged. An increase in the range and scope of sports facilities for all age ranges will be strongly supported including for sports such as cricket, football, badminton and rugby. Support will also be provided for proposals that provide for active leisure pursuits appropriate for older people.

Provision in the Green Belt If new sports facilities are proposed within the Green Belt then they must be in accordance with national Green Belt policy and ensure that:

In respect of preserving the openness of the Green Belt, it must be ensured that any building is not excessive in scale and height and is designed in a way that minimises its visual impact. If the building is to provide appropriate facilities for indoor sport or indoor recreation then exceptional circumstances must be proven for its location in the Green Belt, in line with national planning policy.

For more information, please visit the Caddington & Slip End Neighbourhood Plan