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Newcastle 'given planning permission for revamp of their Benton training ground this summer' with upgraded changing rooms, hydrotherapy pools and a players' lounge all on the agenda

Newcastle have been granted planning permission to significantly improve their Benton training ground this summer.

As reported by The Athletic, Newcastle intend to build a new training ground on a fresh site in the long-term but are currently focused on upgrading their existing facilities, which they moved to in 2002.

The training ground is need of a revamp as it is below the standards of most Premier League and some Championship bases.

Newcastle have been given planning permission for an upgrade of their training ground
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was consulted regarding the changes and gave his approval

Newcastle submitted their plans to North Tyneside council and work is already underway on making their Darsley Park training ground better.