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The High Court refused an application to quash a planning authority’s declaration that proposed redevelopment works to a longstanding private sports field, including installation of an artificial pitch and fencing, were exempted development not requiring planning permission. The court held that the planned works, although substantial, clearly fell within the scope of exempted development permitted for the laying out and use of land for sports, as the use did not involve any charge for public admission and no restrictive conditions applied. The court also found the environmental impact assessment (EIA) grounds unsubstantiated, concluding the works did not amount to an urban infrastructure project requiring EIA screening. The court acknowledged the disruption to the surrounding historical area but held that the planning authority had acted within its powers and in accordance with law.
planning and development – exempted development – artificial sports pitch – Section 5 declaration – environmental impact assessment (EIA) – residential conservation area – protected structures – laying out and use of land for sports – public admission – no planning permission required – interpretation of planning regulations – PDA (Planning and Development Act 2000) – PDRs (Planning and Development Regulations 2001) – judicial review – certiorari application – grounds for exemption
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