Published: June 20, 2007
Burnham-On-Sea youth football club unveils expansion plans

Plans to convert an open field on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea into several new football pitches have been unveiled this week.

Burnbridge Wanderers Junior Football Club has applied for full planning permission to convert agricultural land opposite Middle Burnham Cottage in Stoddens Lane (pictured) into recreational facilities.

The application involves the formation of several new football pitches, access and car parking, plus the siting of a portacabin for changing rooms.

Club Chairman Frank Neill (pictured) told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "We're based at the nearby BASC ground at the moment, but often find it difficult to schedule matches during the summer when car boots and other sports, such as cricket, are held."

"We'd really like our own ground, which is why this application has been submitted. The field's owner is very supportive and understands how much it would mean to us," he added.

Burnbridge Wanderers were founded in 1999 and have over 170 young members aged between 6 and 16.

The proposals are due to be considered by Sedgemoor District Council's planning committee during the next few months.