PLANNING permission has been granted for a football club in Prestatyn to build a new 100-seater stand and two dugouts.

Prestatyn Sports FC received the green light for its proposals from Denbighshire County Council’s planning committee on October 17.

The plans, at the club’s The Meadows ground, also involve the laying of associated hardstanding.

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Its senior team was demoted from the third tier of Welsh football in 2020 following a restructuring by the Football Association of Wales due to its ground not being able to comply with new rules.

Prestatyn Sports’ senior section folded in June, but now looks set to return.

A club statement read: “Today, our club has formally been granted by the council planning permission to build a 100-seat block stand, and lay hardstanding around half our pitch.

“This has been a year-and-a-half battle to get the permission in place. Its took a lot of hard work, most notably from Barbara (Smith, secretary)and Sion (Williams, secretary) to make this a reality.

“We would also like to thank the locals for their support for it, and even the ones that were against it or suggested changes.

“We took your views on board and made our changes accordingly all at our own cost as a club.

“I think the final plan suits everyone involved and will benefit the area and local football, and be a massive plus for the club going forward.

“When we start the first team again next year, and if it ever reaches those lofty heights of tier three, we know that can never be done or denied to our lads ever again.

“On to the next big challenge - the big one next - a full committee project.

“The club would like to go on record to thank Juile (Matthews) our local councillor, Emmer and Tim the planning officers, and Chris the architect for their help throughout the process.”

Prestatyn Sports was founded in 2013 by six former members of Prestatyn Rovers, and went on to claim seven trophies in 10 years.

Club chairman Jon Hargreaves said that losses to club staff, and the inability to attract new players in, were huge factors in the club’s decision to cease senior operation in June.