Village cricket club draws up plans for 'high quality' training nets

An artist impression of how it could look, which has been included in the design statement
An artist impression of how it could look, which has been included in the design statement
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PLANS for two cricket practice nets at Rainford Cricket Club have been submitted.

An application proposing the erection of two cricket practice nets at the site, on Church Road, has been submitted.

It is currently “awaiting decision”.

According to the design statement, the current site forms part of a larger area of designed open recreational space and is “currently characterised by its informal nature”.

It states existing use is limited primarily to dog walking and occasional informal recreational activities, reflecting the site’s “underutilised status”.

“The proposal seeks to provide two permanent cricket practice nets within a small section of the existing recreational field at Rainford Cricket Club,” it adds.

“Each net will measure a footprint 33.20m x 7.42m and will be enclosed by a purpose-built ball-stop netting structure.

“The facilities have been carefully located and orientated to integrate with the existing open space, while minimising potential impacts on neighbouring properties and the surrounding tree belts. The fencing is necessary for safe operation, ball containment, and site security.

“The development will support the club’s growing membership and improve local sporting provision, while retaining most of the field for public recreation, including dog walking, casual play, and other community activities. The proposal therefore enhances the site’s recreational function without resulti

“The proposal comprises two permanent cricket practice nets designed to provide a durable, safe and high quality training facility for Rainford Cricket Club. The enclosed system will provide dedicated practice lanes, with each lane independently netted to ensure effective ball containment and allow for ease of maintenance.

“The modular arrangement is supported by a robust galvanised tubular steel framework, providing a secure and long-lasting structure suitable for regular sporting use.”

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