Keyword Search
Although there are a number of fields that have been set up for
sport and facility type, using the keyword search can be invaluable
in refining your search or finding appeals, where the sports
facility type may not fit into the data model e.g. pavilion,
changing room etc. The keyword search picks up anything that is in
the proposal field, and you do not have to put in full sentences.
For example extension will pick up any proposals that include
extensions to clubs, grounds, pavilions etc.
Searching by Fields
Some of the fields are relatively new, such as Obligations and
Regional Spatial Strategy, so you may not find many appeal records.
In addition under Planning Policy, some of the PPS’s are new and
again, searching by them will not return that many records.
Returned Records
The system returns up to 20 records per page. To view more click
on the numbers under the last record, which correspond with the
relevant page. If you see a series or dots after the last number,
then there are more pages. Click on the dots to see more.
Q&A
Q. How many appeals are there on the database?
A. There are now approximately 3,500 appeals on the system
covering all written representations, inquiries and informal
hearings
Q. How far back do the appeal decisions go?
A. The database contains decisions back to 1990.
Q. How is the database maintained?
A. The database is maintained by Steven Abbott Associates, with
new appeals being loaded on as they become available
Q. What is the difference between the sports appeals database
and other appeals databases such as the service offered by
Compass?
A. A service offered by Compass is always likely to be more
comprehensive, because they receive every appeal decision, however
the difference is that the sports appeals database has been
specifically designed to pick up particular issues that concern
sports facility provision, and therefore it is likely to be easier
for the user to quickly zoom into the information that they
want.
Q. Is there any cost for using the appeals database?
A. No, access is free
Troubleshooting
Q.I press the start button to search but nothing seems to
happen?
A.Is your pop up blocker enabled? In Internet explorer go to
Tools, Pop Up Blocker and turn off the Pop Up Blocker.
Q. I press the start button to search and a screen appears
however it shows a ‘Server Error’
A. Are your settings on your browser set up to block cookies? In
internet explorer go to Tools, Internet Options, Privacy and adjust
the slider bar on Setting to it is set to Medium or below.
Q. I only seem to be able to see part of the screen?
A. Is your screen resolution set to 1028 x 768? To check, right
click on the desktop and click properties. On the box that appears
go to settings and adjust the sliding scale accordingly until it is
at 1028 x168.
Q. On some of the appeals not all of the fields as filled
in?
A. We have carried out an upgrade to the original database and
added a number of new fields. This means that on the older records
not all of the fields will have been filled in
Q. When I select date the drop down boxes below overwrite the
calendar for the date field, so I can’t select a date?
A. We are aware of this problem, and it occurs with browsers
below Internet Explorer 7. You can still enter the date manually in
the dd/mm/yyyy format
Q. I have run a search under Regional Spatial Strategy and no
records have been returned?
A. Some of the fields are new, and therefore very few appeals
will be on the system which are recorded under this category. Other
new fields include:
- Obligations
- Facility Type
Q. I click on view letter and nothing happens?
A. You must have Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed on your PC to view the letter. If you
already have this, but you still can’t read the document, go to the
Adobe site and install the latest version of Reader.