Plans for new fencing at Brighton Albion's Amex stadium

The proposal, submitted to Lewes District Council, outlines security upgrades at Brighton and Hove Albion's home ground in Falmer.

The plans indicate that two-metre fencing will stretch along part of the southern perimeter, covering approximately 160 metres of the site on Village Way.

A planning statement details that the primary purpose of the new fencing is to secure the stadium in case of any incidents requiring heightened security or in response to specific threats.

A map showing the proposed location of the new fencing (Image: CEP)

The statement stressed that it will be the intention to keep the gates and pedestrian doors open unless specific circumstances necessitate closure.

The statement describes four key elements of the proposed fencing, including:

• Two-metre fencing along the Village Way boundary between the existing hedge and trees
• A 12-metre wide gate with a side pedestrian door at the main entrance
• Another 12-metre wide gate with a side pedestrian door at the Coach and Bus Park entrance
• A single pedestrian gate next to the Operational Broadcast Compound

The fencing will be green in colour and will bear a design similar to the existing fencing around the southern part of the stadium and the University of Brighton campus.

The fencing and gates would be installed on Village Way (Image: Google)

The new development is designed to have no impact on the existing landscaping, as it will follow the same path as the current fencing between the tree and hedge line.

The proposal also includes gates that will provide entry to the coach park and main entrance.

These gates will remain open unless a situation arises that requires them to be closed.

The planning statement asserts that the proposal aims to minimise the American Express stadium's "vulnerability".

Drawings showing the type of fencing and gates being proposed (Image: Littlewood Group)

The fencing is also designed to be the minimum necessary, matching with existing fencing around the stadium estate and the University of Brighton campus.

Despite the anticipated security benefits, the planning statement suggests that the new fencing will have limited impact on all other aspects of the stadium.

The plans can be viewed using the reference LW/25/0495.