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QPR submit revised plans for Ealing training ground

Queens Park Rangers have submitted a revised planning application for a new training ground at Warren Farm in Ealing.

The scheme will create a new purpose-built training centre for the club’s First Team and Academy, alongside a new community sports facility.

This application builds upon the scheme that was permitted in December 2013 and seeks approval for the design development that has been progressed in the last 12 months.

The plans include a dedicated QPR building for the First Team and Academy, including gym, medical, performance analysis, education, office and changing facilities.

As well as grass pitches, the facility will also have a 3G pitch, an indoor 3G pitch and cricket squares.

Earlier this year, QPR reported a reduced loss of £9.8mfor the year ending May 2014. Despite the club’s 2013 relegation, it managed to bring losses back up from £65.4m for the previous year.

A decision regarding planning consent is expected in the summer of 2015.

Les Ferdinand, QPR’s director of Football, said: “This is a vitally important project for the club and one in which I will have a hands on role.

“We are working closely with Populous and Ealing Council to ensure QPR has a state-of-the-art facility that brings the First Team, Academy and Community together in a unique hub.

“QPR has always been a club that takes pride in its local community and we will ensure that bond is strengthened with this exciting move to Warren Farm.”

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