Permanent football fanpark at Oakwell Stadium, Grove Street, Barnsley

“This application has been submitted by an officer of BMBC for the creation of a permanent fanpark within the East Stand car park of Oakwell Stadium which is home to Barnsley Football Club. The proposal would involve siting container style units and perimeter fencing to define an area measuring 64 metres by 20.5 metres to be used before football matches at the Oakwell Ground for eating and drinking with entertainment including from a stage, display screens and a shoot-out…”

“The proposal will result in the loss of 74 parking spaces.”

“The application site lies within Oakwell Stadium just to the east of Barnsley Town Centre. The site forms part of the car park adjacent to the east stand of the stadium and is of tarmac and lined.”

“Application Reference Application description Status B/95/0517 Formation of extension to existing car parking involving landfill operations Granted B/97/0142 New north sand including Football Centre of Excellence, disabled stand, all weather pitches, etc Granted B/98/1033 Erection of new North Stand – revised plans Granted 2009/0227 Use of football club car park(s) for car boot sales Refused 2011/0310 Erection of photovoltaic panels to roof of all main stands and external…”

“Neighbour notification letters were sent to 64 surrounding properties; a site notice was placed nearby and a press notice placed in a local newspaper.”

“- Residents living closest to the fanpark already experience smoke, the smell of gas, noise and overlooking from the operation of the temporary fanpark, with the activity starting at 10 in the morning and finishing at 11 at night and this will all be made worse with the proposed permanent fanpark. - Residents already experience parking problems and antisocial behaviour on match days and a permanent fanpark will make it even more difficult to feel safe…”

“The Head of Planning and Building Control submitted a report on Planning Application 2025/0058 [Permanent Fanpark to be erected in place of temporary Fanpark in east car park. Fanpark to include shipping container style units for the sale of food and beverage with external seating areas, stage with display screens, perimeter fencing and associate works, Oakwell Stadium, Grove Street, Barnsley.]”

“RESOLVED that the application be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendations.”