Aston Villa submitted plans for overnight accommodation at Bodymoor Heath
It's been sent to see if the plans will be approved.
Aston Villa’s plans to provide overnight accommodation for players and staff as part of a revamp of its training ground have been recommended for approval.
North Warwickshire Borough Council’s planning and development board – the panel of elected councillors tasked with taking such decisions – will consider Villa’s proposals for Bodymoor Heath at its meeting on Monday (September 2).
Planning documents produced by the council explain that much of the masterplan relates to improving provision for the club’s women’s and youth teams and permanent new office space for administrative and media staff.
However, a new two-storey rehabilitation centre will also include 40 bedrooms for players and staff to stay on site when they return from evening fixtures.
The council’s report, produced by a planning professional to help inform the decision taken by councillors, acknowledges this is the element that may not be deemed appropriate due to Bodymoor Heath being situated in the green belt.