The project, which includes a £58m housing development, has been put together by Burney Group & Sherlock Consultancy along with a housebuilder Keepmoat Homes. 

The development will see the creation of a £12m sports village at Combe Valley, which would also cater for cricket, hockey, rugby, American football and tennis. 

Hastings United hope the project will be completed by 2018 in time for the 2018/19 season.

“Hastings United FC believe the project is the largest sports related scheme the borough of Hastings will have ever seen or is likely to see,” the club stated.  

“The project is intended to produce increased participation in sport via improved facilities for all which will result in healthy living outcomes and savings to the NHS.  

“A substantial amount of new homes will be developed and there will be economic, social and community benefits arising plus inward investment and vitality at no cost to Hastings Borough Council or the public purse.”

Hasting United also hope that there will be plenty of community gains arising from the sports village and don’t feel there will be any adverse impacts to existing facilities. 

The club and its partners will work with Hastings Borough Council and Rother District Council and submit a planning application in early 2017. 

Hastings United will also be discussing plans with its supporters at a meeting at its existing clubhouse in Pilot Field on 10th November.