Killinghall Cricket Club has applied to demolish its current “dilapidated” clubhouse and build a new two-storey pavilion that it says will be fit for the sport in the 21st century.

According to planning documents submitted to North Yorkshire Council, the current 1970s-era structure was made with single-skin brickwork and has poorly insulated single-glazed windows.

It has led to expensive running costs for the club, which plays in the Nidderdale league.

There are two small changing areas with communal showers, which offers little privacy and has discouraged players from using them.

Female cricketers and umpires have nowhere designated to get changed, so have to use communal areas, the toilets or come already changed.

The club submitted plans to build a larger pavilion in January but following feedback from a planning officer that it would be too large and overbearing, they have decided to submit a new application for a smaller building.

The latest plans, designed by KPP Architects, include a main function room that is connected to the kitchen, toilets and bar. A disabled toilet and shower will also be built on the ground floor.

The first floor will have two large changing rooms as well as a scorer’s board.

The current facilities for the scorers on match days are currently inside a wooden hut, which the club says is neither attractive nor very comfortable to sit in.

A players’ balcony will also be created for teams to watch the match.

Planning documents state the new pavilion will help grow the sport in Killinghall and offer a social space for villagers.

It says:

The council will make a decision on the proposal at a later date.

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