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Search the Public Notice PortalA century-old cricket club has been handed the go-ahead to expand, paving the way for more players to take to the field.
Cadnam Cricket Club bowled over planners at New Forest National Park Authority to secure an extension to its pavilion at Lambs Corner.
The approved scheme will create dedicated changing facilities for women and disabled people, removing a barrier to the club’s ambitions to grow its women’s cricket offer.
The small extension will be built on the western side of the existing pavilion, on land currently occupied by astroturf and picnic tables.
Founded in 1880, Cadnam Cricket Club has played at its current ground, east of the A337 Lyndhurst Road and south of Bartley Lodge Hotel, since the 1950s.
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It has more than 100 playing members and runs five Saturday adult mixed teams, a Sunday friendly side, a midweek team and four colts sides, alongside women’s softball and hardball teams.
Club chairman Paul Godfrey said the extra facilities were needed as the club looks to welcome more people into the sport.
He said in planning documents: “The application is to provide a small extension on the western side of the existing pavilion to deliver changing rooms for women and disabled persons as the club extends the opportunity to anyone who wishes to play cricket.”
The club had said its ability to increase women’s cricket was being held back by the lack of suitable changing provision required under England and Wales Cricket Board regulations.
Before the decision was made, Mr Godfrey said the club hoped to run two women’s hardball teams next season, subject to permission being secured.
The National Park Authority approved the plans on August 21, allowing the club to press ahead with the work.
Planning documents stated that the proposed extension would have a limited impact on the rural location, with no neighbouring properties close to the site.
The works are also expected to improve the appearance of the pavilion.
Cadnam Cricket Club said demand for its pitches continues to rise, particularly among junior and women’s teams, and that the new facilities will help safeguard the club’s future.
Mr Godfrey added: “It is believed that the continuation of the cricket club facilities at Cadnam will endure for the foreseeable future, providing the opportunity to play cricket for young and old, regardless of gender.”
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