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Wales Online
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Plans for semi-professional club in Wales to have VAR system installed
Plans for semi-professional club in Wales to have VAR system installed The Football Association of Wales has submitted a planning application to Pembrokeshire Council for the installation of a VAR video operations room at Haverfordwest County FC's home ground A match official checks a VAR screen (Image: Getty Images ) A proposal to install VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology at a Pembrokeshire football stadium used by a semi-professional team has been lodged with planners. The Football Association of Wales has submitted a planning application to Pembrokeshire Council for the installation of a VAR video operations room and related works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, the home of Haverfordwest County FC. An accompanying statement from agent Wardell Armstrong outlines: "The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league." It further details the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030, which includes plans to enhance the quality of club facilities, branding, and recognition in the Cymru Premier League, as well as bolstering the on-field product over the next six years. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . The statement adds: "The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences." The system, known as VAR, "comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision," it explains. Bridge Meadow in Haverfordwest (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) It adds: "VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. "From the 2025/2026 season, VAR Light will be implemented in all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light operates on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator." It further elaborates: "Footage from VAR camera installations will be transmitted to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be located. The match referee will conduct any suggested on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. "After reviewing the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium, it has been determined that the existing buildings cannot accommodate the Video Operations Room, necessitating the provision of new additional accommodation." The application will be reviewed by county planners at a future date. Article continues below
Pembrokeshire Herald
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
VAR could be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium
A CALL to site VAR Video Assistant Referee cameras and works at Haverfordwest County AFC's football ground has been submitted to Pembrokeshire planners. In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales seeks permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong says: 'The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league. 'The launch of the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030 has detailed plans to improve the standard of the Cymru Premier League's club facilities, brands, and awareness, alongside strengthening the Cymru Premier 'on pitch' product over a six-year period. 'The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences.' It says VAR 'comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision,' adding: 'VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. 'VAR Light will be deployed in the Cymru Premier from season 2025/2026 covering all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light works on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator.' It goes on to say: 'Imagery from VAR camera installations will be sent to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be situated. The match referee will undertake any recommended on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. 'A review of the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium has concluded that the Video Operations Room cannot be provided within existing buildings and as such it will be necessary to provide new additional accommodation.'
Western Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
VAR could be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium
In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales seeks permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong says: 'The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league. 'The launch of the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030 has detailed plans to improve the standard of the Cymru Premier League's club facilities, brands, and awareness, alongside strengthening the Cymru Premier 'on pitch' product over a six-year period. 'The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences.' It says VAR 'comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision,' adding: 'VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. 'VAR Light will be deployed in the Cymru Premier from season 2025/2026 covering all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light works on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator.' It goes on to say: 'Imagery from VAR camera installations will be sent to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be situated. The match referee will undertake any recommended on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. 'A review of the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium has concluded that the Video Operations Room cannot be provided within existing buildings and as such it will be necessary to provide new additional accommodation.' The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Housebuilder considering land near Meopham for 470 new homes
Initial plans for 470 new homes near a large Kent village are due to be considered ahead of a full firm Richborough is eyeing up land near Meopham for a proposal to build the homes across two sites close to each other in the submitted to Gravesham Borough Council on Tuesday by consultants Wardell Armstrong, on Richborough's behalf, set out the future of the homes across the two sites, totalling 52 acres, are set to be marketed as affordable and sold or rented below the market rate. Some 350 homes are proposed for agricultural fields east of Wrotham Road, near a parade of shops, and a further 120 on another parcel of land south of Longfield Road, according to the Local Democracy Reporting to the documents, the proposed development on the smaller site "has potential to provide a new school car park and drop off area".The documents are part of an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping report, with a planning application for the homes not yet consultants said "significant effects are not likely as a result of either scheme in isolation, or both in combination".Under planning rules, the council's planning department must respond with a decision within the next three has been asked when it will submit a full planning application.
