Wasps have confirmed they have received permission to commence with plans to build a permanent training ground at Old Leamingtonians RFC.
According to CoventryLive, the Premiership club submitted a proposal to Old Leamingtonians with a view to developing a training headquarters at its The Crofts headquarters.
Old Leamingtonians held an Extraordinary General Meeting on Monday night which was attended by more than 100 of the club’s members.
Wasps’ proposal needed 75 per cent of Old Leamingtonians members’ approval, a figure that was comfortably achieved.
Nick Eastwood, chief executive of Wasps Group, said: “We are delighted that the members of Old Leamingtonians RFC have agreed a majority vote in favour of Wasps building a permanent training base at The Crofts on Bericote Road.
“We have established a very positive relationship with Old Leamingtonians and will now work closely with them to draw up, agree and submit a planning application.
“We are grateful for the co-operation of Old Leamingtonians along with other stakeholders and third parties, and look forward to working with them in the future to deliver a top-quality training centre.
“We continue to operate from the training base at Broadstreet RFC, and are very grateful to the club for the continued support in the use of their excellent facilities.”