Paintballing Success

An estate owner in Kent contacted Acorus concerned that one of his tenants might not be able to continue without planning permission for paintballing operation; the paintballing operation was providing a useful income which helped in the upkeep of the estates woodland.

A report and planning application were prepared and submitted to the Local Authority including the arguments as to why planning permission should be granted, despite its rejection by the committee.

Acorus handled the subsequent planning appeal by way of public inquiry. The appeal was won and planning permission granted for the change of use of the woodland to a mixed use including paintballing.

In particular, Acorus overcame initial environmental objections as the site was within a Site of Nature Conservation Interest. It was proven, however, that the subject area was of less interest and could accommodate the operation without damage.

The car park and base camp utilised an old wood yard which again limited the impact.

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