Designs for Fakenham's pool and 3G pitch have been revealed

A project to build an extension at Fakenham's leisure centre, which will include a four-lane 25m community swimming pool and a new 3G artificial grass pitch, is finally under way after North Norfolk District Council submitted the plans to its own planning portal. 

The £11m bid includes designs that unveil what the new extension will look like. 

The designs can be found on North Norfolk District Council's planning portal (Image: Saunders Boston Architects)

Fakenham, which has not had a pool since 2014 after Fakenham Academy closed its facility, was given the go-ahead for the £11m project earlier in November.

The highly anticipated announcement came after plans were thrown into doubt when the new Labour government launched a review of its predecessor's pledge of £9.9m towards the project.

However, North Norfolk District Council said the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government had given it the green light after the recent budget.

What the new pool hall will look like according to the designs (Image: Saunders Boston Architects) In addition to a new pool, the extension to the Trap Lane recreation ground will include a 55-station fitness suite and a refurbishment of the existing studio spaces and changing areas.

A 3G pitch will also be developed and will be able to offer an all-weather outdoor sports facility.

The plans also reveal the design for the fitness suite (Image: Saunders Boston Architects) Saunders Boston Architects, said on behalf of the council application: "The existing school changing rooms will be refurbished and converted into outdoor change, with a new lobby and external door on the northern elevation to provide direct access to the 3G Pitch.

"The facilities will be adapted to increase the inclusivity of the spaces, introducing shower and changing cubicles, and will continue to be available for school use during school hours."

You can view the plans using the reference PF/24/2418.