Football club submit plans for new stand at stadium after historic promotion

A football club has submitted plans to build a new stand and increase capacity at their stadium after sealing an historic promotion last season.

Needham Market will play their football in the National League North next season after winning the Southern League Premier Central title.

The club have now lodged plans with Mid Suffolk District Council to demolish one of its current stands and build a new one in its place.

Needham Market will play in the National League North next season (Image: Charlotte Bond)

The current stand, built in 1995, does not meet safety standards, has restricted views in some seats and does not offer access to anyone with mobility issues.

In its place, a more modern stand would be erected.

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A planning statement said it would contain a food service area, toilets, a spectator bar and two small corporate suites for directors and press.

An area dedicated for those who are visually or mobile impaired will be created.

The capacity of the stadium will increase slightly from 2,250 to between 2,360 and 2,400.

If approved, it is hoped the new stand could be constructed in about eight weeks.

For more information about planning notices visit the Public Notice Portal.