Football club redevelopment at Hebburn Town Football Club, Hebburn

The proposed works

Works at the football club including two 3G pitches, a new spectator stand, extensions to existing stands, a community hub conversion, new floodlighting, solar panels and extra parking.

“250745 Hebburn Town Football Club 16 South Drive Hebburn NE31 1UN Applicants: Hebburn Town Football Club Proposal: Proposed works including 2 x 3G pitches, new main spectators stand (including home changing room, 3 additional changing rooms, medical room, media room, kitchen, entrance lobby, admin room function hall, associated w/c), extensions to the north stand, extension to east stand, ground floor extension to existing pavilion below balcony deck, new vehicular site…”

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A site visit before the meeting

A site visit was carried out beforehand to view the site and consider the objections raised.

“A site visit was conducted on the 6 th March 2026. The site visit was carried out with the prior approval of the Chair. The need for the site visit in advance was to view the site and consider the objections to the proposals.”

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Who spoke

A councillor and two residents objected over car park access, parking, noise and antisocial behaviour; the applicant spoke of the club's community work and asked for approval.

Members' discussion

Members and officers discussed the car park access, a possible traffic order, antisocial behaviour, floodlighting hours, and the loss of grass pitches to artificial ones.

“Members sought clarification on the potential extent of the proposed traffic regulation order [TRO], did that just seek to protect the new vehicular egress onto South Drive? They also asked if the TRO could potentially be expanded, for example to cover more of the northern side of South Drive or parts of North Drive.”

“Some members raised concerns about the loss of grass pitches and their replacement with artificial ones. The presenting officer commented that Sport England had no objection to the proposal, subject to planning conditions and where those had been taken into account in the proposed recommendation.”

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Officers' recommendation

A councillor moved to accept the application in line with the officers' recommendation, seconded by another councillor.

“Cllr Keegan moved to accept the application (as per the officer recommendation) and this was seconded by Cllr McHugh. A vote was carried out with 10 votes in favour and 1 against.”

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Conditions and obligations attached

Approval requires a legal agreement to fund a traffic order for the new access, with permission issued once that agreement is completed.

“(1) The completion of a legal agreement pursuant to s106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure a financial contribution of up to £5000, to be used in relation to the provision of a Traffic Regulation Order (in respect of parking restrictions associated with the new vehicular access onto South Drive)”

“(2) With the Senior Manager – Planning being authorised to issue the planning permission following completion of the Section 106 Agreement, subject to the recommended planning conditions below (and subject to any minor drafting or typographical amendments to these being delegated to the Senior Manager – Planning, if necessary).”

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