Bloomfields recently obtained planning permission for new light industrial commercial units at a successful local football club, currently providing a vital community facility through its existing and proposed sports facilities.

Working closely with our client and the Local Planning Authority, we successfully demonstrated that the new commercial units would not have an adverse impact on the local environment. Instead, they would generate additional income to the club to allow it to fund its existing services, as well as assist with the delivery of significantly enhanced new sports and recreational facilities for the benefit of the local community. We also highlighted within the application there was a lack of provision for the type of start-up, commercial units proposed in the area, and that the proposals would contribute to the prosperity of the rural economy through the development of the existing brownfield site. The design of the units would provide further benefit through the new roof providing cover at one end of the existing football ground to enhance supporters match day experience.

The approved development will provide significant economic and community benefit, and we are delighted with the outcome.