Plans for more covered seating approved

Plans to increase covered seating at a stadium in Cornwall have been approved, Truro City Football Club has confirmed.

The club asked for permission to increase its 264-seat spectator stand to 508 seats and create a family seating area and increase extra disabled seating and wheelchair provision.

Cornwall Council approved the plans on 10 January and the cost of the works, about £180,000, is set to be funded by the Premier League stadium fund.

Truro City's executive chairman Eric Perez said: "We are super pumped to reveal the club's plans for ground improvements at the Truro City Stadium."

The club said the Eden Hot Tubs north stand would be doubled in size.

The current terraced areas would be pushed east and west and covered, adding further protection from the elements to supporters.

CAD Architects managed the planning application, the club said, and it would assess fixture schedules and contractor availability before a programme of works is devised and timescales set.

Truro City's stadium lead John Fabby said: "The club has engaged closely with the fans on this project.

"We believe this delivers the supporters' needs... fans will now have covered accommodation for almost the full length of pitch on the north side of the ground."

He added the stadium was "one of the most accessible grounds in non-league".

"The extra provision of facilities for disabled fans will further improve their overall match day experience."

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