London Borough of Lewisham - Blackheath Common

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM BLACKHEATH COMMON
The London Borough of Lewisham has applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for consent under Section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on Blackheath Common. The Planning Inspectorate will decide the application on behalf of the Secretary of State. The works are the installation of a single non turf cricket wicket adjacent to Talbot Place, Blackheath SE3. The non turf wicket is an English Cricket Board approved system with a green finish. It measures 30m x 2.74m and lies flush with the surrounding ground.

A copy of the application form and accompanying documents can be inspected at: Wearside Service Centre, Greenscene Parks & Open Spaces, SE13 7EZ during normal office hours until the Date – 12th December 2025 – 28 days after publication. A copy of the application form and accompanying documents may be obtained by writing to: Greenscene Parks and Open Spaces at the aforementioned address or by emailing: David.Walton@Lewisham.gov.uk 

Any representation should be sent in writing ON or BEFORE that date to: The Planning Inspectorate, Commons Team 3A, Temple Quay House, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN or commonlandcasework@planninginspectorate.gov.uk  If you use artificial intelligence (AI) to create or alter any part of documents, information or data submitted with a representation, you should tell The Planning Inspectorate that you have done so when you submit it. See the detailed Use of artificial intelligence in casework evidence guidance for further information.
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David Walton, Sports and Leisure Manager, Place Directorate, 
Lewisham Council, Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Rd, 
Lewisham SE13 7EZ