Planning approval gained for York St John

Watson Batty Architects are delighted to confirm planning permission has been received for new sports facilities at York St John University.

York City Council approved an application for this exciting phased development of the former Nestle Rowntree sports fields to include:

- two new full size floodlit all weather pitches for football and rugby

- new outdoor floodlit netball / tennis courts

- a new outdoor multi sports area

- new car/coach parking and improved vehicular/pedestrian access

Construction works are anticipated to commence late Summer/early Autumn 2013.

Once completed the University’s sports park will include modern sporting and recreational facilities set within mature, attractive and historically significant rural surroundings.

Watson Batty are also currently engaged to deliver a new sports hub building to complement the park potentially including team changing accommodation, fitness facilities, teaching space,

a sports lounge and dedicated spectator viewing areas.