Newcastle United have drawn up and submitted new plans to improve the club's training ground, Chronicle Live understands. The Magpies have drafted proposals for a single storey side extension to the north elevation of the building with the purpose of extending the gym area and creating additional office space - to be used by recruitment staff.
The new proposal comes after a transformational year at Newcastle's Darsley Park base. A wealth of changes have been made at the Benton facility, including the introduction of a bigger dressing room, hydrotherapy and plunge pools, a new state of the art kitchen, upgraded offices and a brand new building exterior to name just a few.
In the recent application, Newcastle explained the need for additional gym space and added offices, writing: "Modern professional football demands the provision of bespoke dedicated training facilities to enable teams to compete successfully at the highest levels nationally and internationally."
