West Witney Sports Club Refurbishment

Witney Town Council is delighted to have been granted planning permission for the refurbishment to West Witney Sports and Social Club Clubhouse on Burford Road.

The Council worked closely with the West Witney Sports Club Committee to develop the plans for improved facilities at this valued community and sports hub, used by multiple sports teams and organisations.

Phil Horne, Chair of West Witney Sports & Social Club said,

Our Chairperson and Secretary of West Witney Sports & Social Club have been working positively with Witney Town Council over the last few months to put together a plan for the refurbishment of West Witney Sports & Social Club.

We are over the moon to hear that planning permission has now been granted. This will give our members and the community an improved facility to carry on catering for all our sports clubs and other organisations that are currently using the club for sports and a social setting.  

We would like to thank Witney Town Council for their support and positive working relationship.

 

Funded by the Town Council and existing developer contributions, the West Witney upgrade represents a significant investment in local grass-root sports, enhancing a much-improved space for current and future generations of players.

The project will deliver upgrades to toilets and changing room facilities, provide a new lift to the first floor as well as external works for rendering, cladding and new windows. Along with upgrades to other facilities across the Council’s estate in recent years, this work highlights its continuing commitment to invest in the town’s infrastructure and heritage.

Cllr Ruth Smith, Leader of Witney Town Council,

“It’s high time this heavily-used and well-loved clubhouse and changing base got the renovations it needs. It’s been a long road, but once the current club committee hit upon these designs, everything felt achievable and more positive than it had in years.

I really look forward to the finished building and all the versatile ways it will support local sport. “

 

The approved plans can be seen here https://publicaccess.westoxon.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=S1JJWNRK0GL00

Work will begin at the site in 2024.