Football club hoping to expand facilities

An Island football club is hoping to be able to improve and expand its facilities.

Onchan AFC has put forward plans to build two new football pitches and increase the size of its clubhouse on land off Blackberry Lane.

In its application, the club says it's been advised by government bodies the clubhouse should have more accommodation for match officials, different genders and a bigger social area and welfare facility.

It adds, if approved, the construction of the pitches wouldn't involve removing any natural hedges or trees around the site.