A CRICKET club has been granted permission to create a new practice facility on its grounds.

Crossflatts Cricket Club, which was established in 1905 and also has youth teams, submitted a planning application for a practice facility consisting at its site off Keighley Road earlier this year.

The scheme included the installation of a two lane 33 metre artificial cricket wicket, which would be enclosed by secure metal fencing. It would be created on the site of a previous practice facility.

The application has just been approved by planning officers at Bradford Council.

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A planning report said:” The cricket net facility is a fairly common feature seen across the UK and is considered to be visually acceptable and appropriate for its setting, with a predominantly lightweight appearance.

“The playing fields are away from public views and well screened by mature protected tree belt It is not considered to result in any visual impact to the detriment of the character of the street scene or wider area.

“Located in the corner of the plot, it will continue to allow for maximum use of the remaining part of the playing field, which remains quite extensive.”