Planning approved for Melvin Sports Centre extension
30 November 2023
Planning approval has been given for a proposed extension to the existing Sports Centre at Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane.
Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee at their monthly meeting held in the Council Chamber, Derry Road, Strabane, heard how the proposed new extension will provide a sports hall, changing places and storage area, along with associated car parking and landscape works.
Members of the committee were informed that planning officials, having considered all material considerations, were content to recommend approval for the application, subject to conditions.
Chairman of the Planning Committee Cllr Sean Mooney said this was hugely positive news for Strabane and evidence of the Council’s commitment to investment in leisure and sports facilities across the district.
He said this redevelopment project has the potential to transform the Melvin Sports Complex and provide users in Strabane with top class facilities for a range of sports and activities.