1970s restriction lifted opening up Yarm School playing fields for community use

A private school’s playing fields can be used by the community after councillors approved plans to end restrictions dating back to the 1970s.

The Yarm School playing field at Aislaby Road, Eaglescliffe has had approval since 1979 for pitches to be used by the school only and not to be hired or let out to others. A new plan proposed to remove this condition and allow partners, community groups and the wider community play sports at the site, with an extended 97-space car parking area.

Stockton Council planning service manager Simon Grundy said: “Overall the additional community use will bring a number of benefits, both to sports provision and access to sport for the local community. Controls are recommended with regard to the delivery of the car park and also a restriction on the number of occasions and hours of use.

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2023-07-07 09:49:20