Doncaster City Elite Training Centre approved after local objections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Plans for the Doncaster City Elite Training Centre have been approved after initial concerns about green belt development. Football agent Willie McKay, who is developing the 37-acre site, has purchased homes from local residents who previously objected to the project. The facility, which will include five full-size pitches and a five-star hotel, aims to attract major teams for training camps. Support from local businesses and political figures also played a role in the decision by Doncaster Council, which had previously rejected the proposal. The project is now set to proceed following the resolution of local opposition.
- •Willie McKay is leading the DCETC development near Doncaster.
- •Initial objections from neighbors have been resolved through property purchases.
- •The facility will feature five pitches and a hotel for visiting teams.
- •Support from local officials and clubs facilitated the approval.
- •Previous objections centered on green belt land concerns.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Football centre gets go-ahead after green belt row
"Football agent agrees to buy homes of neighbours who had previously objected to his plans.
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