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Farsley Celtic's homes plan gets green light from council
Cash-strapped football club Farsley Celtic's survival prospects have been given a potentially-crucial shot in the arm.
Celtic and Leeds-based property company Chartford Homes have won planning permission for 14 houses to be built on land the club owns behind its Throstle Nest ground.
It is hoped proceeds from the proposed development will help put Blue Square North side Farsley back on an even financial keel.
The Celts went into administration over the summer with debts of more than 200,000.
Celtic chairman John Palmer today said he was "delighted" that Leeds City Council had given the plans the go-ahead.
The finished scheme will also include a two-storey clubhouse and a number of five-a-side pitches.
Celtic's money problems partly stem from last year's rejection by the council of their proposals for a larger development of 26 houses and 31 flats next to Throstle Nest.
Councillors cited a number of concerns when they threw out that application, despite a recommendation from officers that it be approved.
They included the use of land designated as greenfield and a claimed under-provision of "affordable" accommodation.
Coun Andrew Carter, the local authority's deputy leader and ward member for Calverley and Farsley, has welcomed news of the green light for the revised scheme.
He said: "This much more limited housing development has met with a positive response from most residents.
"I think we all know how important the sports facilities (at Throstle Nest) and their long-term future are for the area."
Farsley have been under the control of their administrators, accountants Mazars, since late June.
John Palmer said today that discussions were "ongoing" with Mazars about a deal that would bring the club out of administration.
An investment package put together by Mr Palmer floundered in September amid reports of opposition from Celtic's principal creditor, HM Revenue and Customs.
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