Birmingham City's training ground damaged in 'severe' fire | ITV News
The club say members and staff have been told and that facilities will remain closed. ITV News Central
www.itv.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent public coverage.
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The Birmingham City training ground situation at Henley-in-Arden (EPIC training facility) has involved retrospective planning discussions around upgrades including a new hybrid grass pitch, undersoil heating, and related facilities. Some reports indicate councils are reviewing or granting retrospective permission for these works, with the club aiming to formalize approval for ongoing use. These items are part of a broader "EPIC" training site investment that encompasses the first-team and elite facilities at the Warwickshire base.[1][3]
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Separately, there has been longstanding reporting about Birmingham City’s broader development plans around a new stadium andSports Quarter, which would include upgraded training facilities as part of a larger campus. The project has been described by club owners as a long-term development intended to accompany a new stadium and broader community/commerce spaces, with timelines discussed for the late 2020s in multiple outlets.[2][5]
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- The coverage around planning permissions can be nuanced, with some articles noting retrospective approvals or ongoing assessments by local authorities. If you want, I can pull the exact planning references and council decisions from the latest planning portal entries or local council minutes to give precise status and dates.
- If you’re specifically interested in the Training Ground at Henley-in-Arden, I can compile a concise timeline of the upgrades, costs cited in the planning documents, and current permission status.
Would you like me to fetch the most recent planning decisions and provide a short, sourced update with dates and references?