A full planning application has been submitted to the council for the development of Ipswich Town's training ground.

The redevelopment of the Playford Road site includes the creation of a first team building which will be state-of-the-art.

The plans also include the extension and refurbishment for the academy and women's teams.

Currently there are 13 pitches at the training centre, this will remain the same once the development is completed.

New areas will include extra staff facilities, a hydrotherapy centre and modernised gym, rehabilitation and performance locations.

Plans for the new training groundPlans for the new training ground (Image: Ipswich Town Football Club)

A new entry will be created for staff, visitors and players, with extra dining space and parking.

Work on the project is set to start in 2025 with the build set to be completed ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The main building at the training ground will be developed and refurbished and used by the academy and women's teams on a permanent basis.

Feedback from residents in the area have been considered in the plans.

The building entranceThe building entrance (Image: Ipswich Town Football Club)