Policy information sourced from the Sutton Neighbourhood Plan

CF3: Community Facilities

(a) New community facilities or the expansion of existing community facilities is supported, subject to there being no significant adverse impact on the amenities of nearby residential properties, including through noise, disturbance, dust, vibration or additional traffic movements.

(b) Development leading to the loss of community facilities will not be permitted unless:

  1. similar facilities of equal or better quality and accessibility for users, are provided in close proximity, or:
  2. it can be demonstrated that the facility is no longer economically viable, including having marketed the site at market value for a period of at least 12 months.

(c) Local community facilities of particular importance are:

  • Sutton Village Hall and Grounds, High Street;
  • Church Field Recreation Ground, Church Road;
  • All Saints Church and churchyard, Church Road;
  • The John O’Gaunt Inn (Public House), High Street;
  • Sutton Voluntary Aided Lower School and Playing Field, High Street;
  • The Farm Shop and Café, Biggleswade Road (north side);
  • Clay End Allotments, Sutton Hill.

For more information, please visit the Sutton Neighbourhood Plan