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In a decision hailed as 'a victory for common sense', the government's Planning Inspectorate this week upheld an appeal by Playgolf Northwick Park against an enforcement notice alleging that the erection of baseball batting cages at the facility was a breach of planning controls.

Jimmy Wallace, general manager at Playgolf Northwick Park, said: "We are delighted. Our batting cages are unique in the UK and have been used by hundreds of schools, organisations and families in the Harrow area. They're clearly very popular and have created a much-needed facility in a part of London that was crying out for a world-class sports and leisure complex".

And David Piggins, chief executive of Playgolf Holdings PLC, said: "I'm very pleased the Inspector could see the value that we provide to the local community and greater London as a whole. There is a vocal minority of people living near the complex who are hell bent on trying to destroy a facility that is used and enjoyed by thousands of people every week – sometimes up to 4,000 people a weekend in Summer. I'm delighted the government has confirmed that its policy supports our stance. This is an innovative facility that is great for London and, in the case of the baseball and softball cages, great for the UK."

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