Plans to build four small sided 3G football pitches at Withdean Sports Complex are moving forward, as a planning application has been submitted to the council.
If approved the pitches, with floodlighting for year-round use, would be built next year on the east end overflow car park.
Enclosed by high banks, Withdean Road and the athletics track, the area has been chosen to limit the impact on local residents.
The floodlights would be positioned much lower than the existing floodlights at the athletics track. The site is also close to the proposed new Padel courts.
Providing more 3G football pitches in the city is included in the council’s Sports Facilities Investment Plan, which sets out how sports will be developed in the city over the next 10 years.
The plan aims to develop Withdean Sports Complex into one of three major sport and leisure hubs within the city.
Ken Benham, CEO Sussex County FA, said:
“The Sussex County FA supports Brighton & Hove City Council’s plans for an all-weather facility at Withdean Stadium.
“The Local Football Facility Plan identified the need for more 3Gs in Brighton & Hove for grassroots football and this facility is a welcome addition to the recently installed 3Gs in the area.
"The all-weather pitches will counter this increased demand by providing more women and girls the opportunity to play for fun/recreationally on a quality surface.”
Over the last few years, pitches at Stanley Deason and Portslade have been refurbished by the council and are now regularly used for training by various clubs and charitable organisations.
Comments on the planning application must be submitted by December 8.
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