Plan for artificial football pitch approved

Plans said the proposed pitch would "improve" the range of facilities in the area

Plans for an artificial grass football pitch in Countesthorpe have been given the go-ahead.

Blaby District Council has approved a planning application from LiFE Multi-Academy Trust to place a a floodlit 3G football pitch facility at Countesthorpe Academy, Winchester Road in Leicestershire.

According to planning documents, the Football Association (FA) has identified a "need" for a 3G pitch in the area and said it would be prepared to fund the introduction of an "appropriate" facility.

Plans said the proposed facility at the secondary school would also comprise of a spectator area, 14m (46 ft) high floodlights and fencing.

Documents added: "The introduction of this new proposal will expand and improve the facilities available at the site and within the wider community, thus encouraging a wider range of participants."