Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan
OS2 Playing Pitch Provision
The Council will seek to maintain its current level of playing pitch provision. Proposals involving the loss of any playing pitches will not be granted planning permission unless it can be clearly demonstrated that:
- The land does not meet the criteria set out for its designation as an area of Urban Open Land; or
- There is no longer a current demand for such a facility or any real prospect of a demand arising within a realistic timescale; or
- An alternative facility will be made available of equal or higher standard than the original. Any alternative provision must be made available before the commencement of development which involves the loss of the playing pitches and must be located in an appropriate location.
In areas where there is a lack of playing pitch provision substantial new developments (0.4 hectares and above) will be expected to contribute towards provision of new facilities.
For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan