A non-league football club based between Worcester and Evesham wants to build two new stands.

But neighbours fear the club is growing too big for the size of the village.

Inkberrow Football Club has applied to Wychavon District Council for planning permission for the improvements to its home in Sands Road, Inkberrow.

If approved, the new covered terraces would be located between the club’s existing stands and the home and away dugouts.

Next to the away dugout would be a stand with room for 70 standing supporters. Next to the home dugout will be seating for 50 people.

Documents submitted alongside the planning application say there is a proven need for the club to enhance the capacity and sustainability of its existing pitches.

Men’s, women’s and junior football teams of various age ranges are all based at Inkberrow, as well as a running club, Inkberrow Cricket Club and junior cricket sides.

Inkberrow FC 1sts play in the Midland Football League Division 2 and Sporting Club Inkberrow compete in Division One of the Hellenic League.

A couple of objections have been made by neighbours.

Rosie Lee said: “This club is growing way too fast for the size of the small rural village we live in. The applications being put in are for a town-sized club’s amenities.

“I live on a small rural road which is being swamped by this tiny club expanding beyond the size of the road it sits on. There is not enough parking as it stands without extra seating.”

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Lynn Moseley said: “I feel this football club is asking for more and more. It will be like [having] Birmingham City Football Club’s ground in the middle of a little village.

“I have spoken to other residents in Sands Road as to why they have not commented on this application and was told they are scared to say anything as they didn't want to be alienated in the village.

“Living in this what was once a quiet idyllic road in a rural village has become like living in a busy city, and our quiet Saturdays and Sundays in our gardens have lost their tranquility as I'm left listening to shouting and swearing football players.”