Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

RA23 Motor Sports and Other noisy Recreational Activities

Planning permission will only be granted for motor sports and motor cycle scrambling facilities, clay pigeon shooting, paintball games and other noisy or intrusive recreational activities where all of the following criteria can be met:

  • The activity will not harm the amenity of any residential property;
  • The activity will not prejudice the functioning of any agricultural enterprise;
  • The activity will not have an adverse effect on the appearance and character of the local rural area including its environmental assets, landscape qualities and historical interest;
  • The activity will not harm the amenity value of the area for informal recreation;
  • The activity will not harm the biodiversity of the area;
  • It will not generate any demand for new buildings; and
  • It is in accordance with Policy RA28 New Development using Rural Roads and will not prejudice safety and convenience of road, bridleway and footpath users.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan