East Meon Forge and Cricket Ground Protection Association ... Mr Fookes argued that the proposal was contrary to relevant planning policy. The cricket club, ‘an important village institution ...

The judicial review ruling was a victory for East Meon Forge and Cricket Ground Protection ... decking outside would be vulnerable and the cricket club would be liable for damage to the windows.

She asked the question when she was told that balls crossed the boundary line at East Meon's cricket ground. A lawyer at the hearing explained the rules of the game to the baffled judge.