Blackpool's new £6.5m Revoe Sports Village scheme is set to be reviewed by Blackpool Council's planning committee on Tuesday, September 1. The scheme, which includes two 7-a-side synthetic 3G football pitches, two padel courts, a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), and associated floodlighting, is funded by £6.5 million from the UK Government's Town Deal.
The Revoe Sports Village scheme is a community sports village proposed for Blackpool, featuring two 7-a-side synthetic 3G football pitches with long fibers (40mm-60mm) infilled with sand and rubber crumb, designed for all-weather play. The scheme also includes enclosures, landscaping, car parking, and two storage containers.
According to the Planning, Design and Access Statement, "The scheme would benefit the local community through the provision of sports facilities in a high-quality environment." The facilities will be open daily from 9am to 9pm, and the pitches will not be in use during first-team home games to mitigate traffic impact. The scheme will regenerate a brownfield site and improve the public realm near the town center.
The economic impacts of the scheme are limited, but construction will generate some employment and support local businesses. The environmental conditions aim to maintain quality and achieve 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. The social impact is expected to be positive, with no unacceptable residential or highway impacts.
With the scheme set to be reviewed by the planning committee on September 1, Blackpool fans will be eager to see the development of the Revoe Sports Village. As the team prepares for the new season, currently standing 13th in League One with 60 points from 46 games, recent form WWWWL, and having won their last result 1-0 against Reading on May 2, 2026, the community will be looking forward to the potential benefits of the new sports village. Check the latest fixtures and standings to stay up-to-date with the team's progress.
The planning officer recommends approval of the scheme, and with the support of Blackpool FC and Blackpool FC Community Trust, the community sports village is set to become a valuable asset for the town. As the scheme moves forward, it will be interesting to see how it will impact the local community and the team's performance in the upcoming season.
