CONTROVERSIAL plans for a £1m football stadium on Branksome Rec have been thrown out by Poole council planners.

The planning committee thrashed out Poole Town Football club's application for several hours at a packed meeting at Poole Port today – and the long awaited decision is finally in.

Councillors agreed with the planning officer’s recommendation, which was outlined in a 25-page report listing a series of reasons for refusal.

Their decision has delighted campaigners who have been fighting the plans since April last year.

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