Notts County Submit Planning Application To Develop Fanzone And Event Space
Subject to approval, the plans will transform the matchday experience on offer to supporters with a giant screen, state‑of‑the‑art sound system, large bar area and street food vendors making it the perfect matchday destination.
The venue will also prove invaluable on non‑matchdays, providing a fantastic space for our charitable arm, Notts County Foundation, to deliver and develop their range of projects while also allowing the club to provide a variety of events to the local community throughout the year.
Previously occupied by East Midlands Fabrications, the site of the proposed development is located on Iremonger Road and shares a boundary with the Derek Pavis car park. It offers 12,000 square feet of indoor space and also has a large outdoor area.
The Club’s chief executive, Joe Palmer, said: “After many months of planning, we’re excited to bring news of this major project to our fans and the wider community.
“With an average attendance of over 11,000, and work ongoing to drive even higher crowds in the months and years ahead, it was imperative that we sought to provide our growing fanbase with the exciting matchday experience they deserve.
“At present we’re unable to offer adequate food, beverage and entertainment facilities but, with these plans, we can look forward to providing one of the very best fanzones in the country – similar to Wembley’s Boxpark, where many of our supporters were accommodated for last summer’s play‑off final.”
Mr Palmer continued: “Away from matchday, the space will be made available to our Foundation to help them with their incredible work, while it will also significantly aid the club’s journey towards financial sustainability by enabling us to host events such as live sport screenings, food markets, beer festivals and much more.
“I’d like to thank Nottingham City Council for their guidance and cooperation and we look forward to updating supporters in due course.”
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