Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Sports Facility Design Solutions
Established in 1992, Club Design has become a leading specialist in the design and project management of sports facilities across the UK. Our expertise spans from initial concept development to full project completion, encompassing clubhouse design, planning applications, funding strategies, and construction oversight. With decades of collective experience, our team has worked closely with national governing bodies such as the ECB, RFU, FA, and LTA to deliver tailored solutions for sports organisations. Our approach prioritises practical design, strategic funding acquisition, and risk-free relocation models that leverage land sales to finance new facilities. We maintain a high planning success rate through meticulous attention to regulatory requirements and client needs.Our directors, including former England cricketer Peter Lever and architect Barry Campbell, have built a reputation for integrity and technical excellence. We offer comprehensive services including drainage specifications, pitch design, feasibility studies, and 3D visualisations. Our track record includes over 2 million in secured grant funding for clients through structured applications. We specialise in seamless club relocations that protect organisational finances while delivering modern facilities. Our commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure is demonstrated through hundreds of completed projects nationwide.
Services
Sports Club Design
Grant Funding Assistance
Club Relocation
Natural Turf Surfaces
Artificial Surfaces
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years' experience in sports facility design and project management
- Our team includes former professional cricketers and chartered architects
- We maintain a 95% success rate in planning applications
- We've secured over 2 million in grant funding for clients
- Our relocation model protects clubs from financial risk during transitions
Services
Sports Club Design
We design modern sports clubhouses and facilities tailored to specific sporting requirements. Our services include architectural planning, planning applications, and construction oversight. Clients benefit from our expertise in creating functional spaces that meet both regulatory standards and practical needs.
Grant Funding Assistance
Our team specialises in developing successful grant funding applications for sports infrastructure projects. We help clients identify funding opportunities and prepare comprehensive proposals. This service has secured over 2 million for recent projects including pitch drainage and clubhouse construction.
Club Relocation
We manage complete club relocations using land sales to finance new facilities. Our process includes site assessment, planning applications, and financial risk mitigation. This service enables clubs to upgrade infrastructure without upfront capital investment.
Natural Turf Surfaces
We design and oversee construction of natural turf sports surfaces including cricket grounds and football pitches. Our expertise includes drainage systems and outfield specifications. Clients receive durable playing surfaces that meet sport-specific performance requirements.
Artificial Surfaces
Our artificial surface solutions include 3G pitches, tennis courts, and cricket practice areas. We specify floodlit installations that meet modern playing standards. Clients benefit from all-weather usability and reduced maintenance costs compared to natural turf.
People
Stuart Lever
Director
Stuart has led sports facility projects since joining the company in 1993. His expertise in planning applications and construction management ensures successful project delivery. He maintains strong relationships with national sports governing bodies.
Ray Bunting
Director
Ray oversees project management and client relations with 25+ years' experience in sports infrastructure. His technical knowledge ensures compliance with planning regulations and building standards across all projects.
Barry Campbell
Architect
Barry brings architectural expertise to sports facility design, focusing on functional layouts and aesthetic integration. His designs balance practical requirements with visual appeal in various UK locations.
Questions
What types of sports facilities do you design?
We specialise in clubhouses, cricket grounds, football and rugby pitches, tennis courts, and multi-sport facilities across the UK.
Can you help secure funding for sports projects?
Yes, we've successfully obtained over £2 million in grants for recent projects through strategic applications to sports funding bodies.
Do you offer full project management?
We provide end-to-end management from initial design through planning, funding acquisition, and construction oversight.
How do club relocations work financially?
We use land sales to fund new facilities, ensuring clubs avoid upfront costs while upgrading their infrastructure.
What surface types do you handle?
We design both natural turf and artificial surfaces including 3G pitches, with expertise in drainage and performance specifications.
