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Dundee FC submit fresh stadium plans that include 140 houses and 70 apartments near Camperdown Park

Dundee FC stadium and Dr Husam Al Waer
The proposed stadium design.

Dundee FC have formally submitted fresh plans to build a 15,000-seater stadium near Camperdown Park.

A huge development is being proposed for the site next to Camperdown Leisure Park, near Dundee Ice Arena – including 210 homes, a crematorium and restaurants.

The club first revealed plans to move from Dens Park in 2016 and in 2017 they submitted a proposal of application (PAN) notice to Dundee City Council, the first step in the process for any major new development.

The club’s current home at Dens Park.

But following a public exhibition of the proposals, they were never progressed.

Nothing happened until March this year when Dundee chief John Nelms set out his ambitions to have the new stadium in place by 2024.

Now, club bosses have submitted a fresh PAN to the local authority – the first step in getting permission for the construction of the stadium and the wider project.

What is included in the plans?

According to planning documents, the stadium would include:

  • A 100-bedroom hotel
  • Bars
  • Function suites
  • Ticket sales area
  • Museum
  • Dundee FC shop

There would also be a large area around the stadium featuring:

  • Restaurants
  • Crematorium
  • Public houses
  • Creche facilities
  • Gymnasia
  • Commercial activities
  • Local commercial services for housing
The stadium could be built next to Dundee Ice Arena.

In addition, there would also be:

  • 140 houses and 70 apartments built to the north of the stadium site
  • A football training facility on ground to the west of the site
  • An extension to the existing ice rink
  • Alterations to access roads, new parking, lighting and landscaping

Stadium proposals to go on public display

As part of the PAN process, Dundee FC must outline their proposals to the public and allow locals to have their say.

The first of these events will take place at The Landmark Hotel on Kingsway West on Monday September 26, from 2-7.30pm.

The second will take place virtually on Monday October 24 at the same time, which will be free to access online.

Architects have drawn up fresh plans for the stadium.

Representatives from the club will be available at the events to answer questions from the public.

The application has been submitted by Dark Blue Property Holdings Ltd which states it intends to apply to Dundee City Council for full planning permission at a later stage.

Controversy around Camperdown plans

When a video of the proposed new stadium emerged in March, it showed a slip road leading directly from the Kingsway into the car park.

But planning expert Dr Husam Al Waer said the club would likely have to “revisit” that idea.

The new planning documents do not set out details such as transport links yet.

Meanwhile, campaigners have previously said they are “horrified” by the extent of housing plans as part of the development.

Dens Park stadium tradition

The Dark Blues have called Dens Park home for 123 years with the Sandeman Street ground built in 1899.

Dundee is unique in that Dundee and Dundee United’s grounds are just yards apart and the players traditionally make the short walk over the road on derby days.

Any move would end the tradition but the club’s American owners have insisted a new ground near the Kingsway would push the club on.

John Nelms.

Nelms previously said redeveloping the club’s current 11,850-seater stadium would be “almost impossible”.

He also said the multi-million-pound development could be a “jewel to bring excitement and energy to the city”.

The club have been approached for comment.

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