Norwich City Council has submitted plans for an artificial grass pitch and a new sports hub at Sloughbottom Park, seeking approval from the council’s planning committee.

Councillor Carli Harper, cabinet member for finance and major projects said: "Installing the all-weather pitch and sports hub is part of our wider plans to install some great facilities at the park and create more opportunities for young people to get fit, active and have some fun too!"

The application forms part of a wider £7.6m regeneration project for the park in Mile Cross.

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The full scheme includes an artificial grass pitch; a new sports hub with a Changing Places Toilet; refurbishment of the existing pavilion to add a café, public toilets and a community room; a destination play area; BMX track improvements and modular storage; upgrades to the car park, paths, signage and lighting; and repairs to Dolphin Path.

Residents can comment on the planning submission for the football pitch and sports hub at planning.norwich.gov.uk/online-applications/ and quote reference number 25/01441/F.

A consultation on the proposed new play area last year received 741 responses, with 68% of design votes coming from under-18s.

Option 2, Ecology Giants, was the preferred concept with 360 votes (49%). Option 1, The Great Owl, received 225 votes (30%), and Option 3, The Nest, received 159 votes (21%).