A FOOTBALL club will find out today whether it can build a clubhouse.

Billingham Town FC wants to erect the building at its ground off Bedford Terrace, in Billingham.

Planning permission was granted in 1988 for a clubhouse, but building work started in the wrong place, and to a different design, to the one approved by Stockton Borough Council.

The club was forced to apply for planning permission for the revised site, but it was refused because it was too close to neighbouring houses.

The club has now reverted to the original site, and has submitted plans to the council for a slightly larger clubhouse with parking spaces.

Concerns have still been raised by some residents about noise and litter, but the council is recommended to approve the project.

The Northern Football League has backed the plan.

A spokesman for the league said: "Billingham Town is a very well run club within the Albany Northern League, with responsible officers and committee members, so much so that I am more than willing to give the league's support for this application.