New figures show that Sport England protected or improved sports provision in 94% of planning applications affecting playing fields.

They are a statutory consultee for local councils on any planning application that would affect or lead to the loss of a sports playing field. Sport England object to any application unless it improves or protects sports provision.

Unless a developer can prove their proposal will improve or protect sports provision at the site, then they object to the plan.

To find out more click here; How Sport England are protecting playing fields