Ipswich Town have confirmed that they have submitted a full planning application for the redevelopment of Playford Road.

Initial designs for the training centre were revealed back in March, with Mark Ashton recently stating that it was the top priority above any projects at Portman Road.

Now, the club have taken a big step forward by submitting their planning application, with hopes that work can begin next year so everything can be completed before the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

"The redevelopment of the Playford Road site includes the creation of a state-of-the-art first-team building along with a refurbished and extended building for our Academy and Women’s teams," Town said in a statement.

"The number of pitches at the training centre (13) will remain the same once the redevelopment has been completed. New areas will include extra staff facilities, a hydrotherapy centre, and modernised gym, rehabilitation and performance locations.

"A new clear point of entry will also be open for all players, staff and visitors, with extra dining space and parking.

"Work on the project is set to start in 2025, with completion the following year, ahead of the 2026/27 season.

"The current main building at the training ground will be developed and refurbished to then be used by the Academy and Women’s teams on a permanent basis.

"Local residents recently attended a neighbourhood engagement session with key club stakeholders and the project team to discuss the plans in greater detail. Feedback received has been considered in the plans submitted."