AFC BOURNEMOUTH'S proposed multi-million pound training complex at the former Canford Magna Golf Club has been given the green light.

The plans were unanimously approved by Borough of Poole's planning committee last month, however this was subject to referral to the Secretary of State Sajid Javid.

It has been revealed the proposals were not called in by Mr Javid, meaning Cherries now have formal permission to start work on the major scheme, which will take up the 57-acre site.

The club are planning a phased development, which upon completion, will see the first-team, development squad, academy and pre-academy training operations and facilities on one site.

Premier League chief Richard Scudamore backed the plans with a written letter to Borough of Poole.

The training ground will cost more than £10 million to complete, with more than a dozen outdoor pitches and an indoor pitch.