Stanley start Crown Ground extension without planning permission

Accrington Stanley Rugby Club has failed to obtain planning permission before starting its Crown Ground extension, it has been revealed.

The Lancashire Telegraph reported that the npower League Two side did not have permission from Hyndburn Borough Council for the extension on the Coppice End of the stadium.

Earlier today Rugby Trade Directory reported how the work was required to bring the capacity at the ground up to 5,000 in order to satisfy Rugby League regulations.

But Hyndburn Borough Council